Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Darius Tiyon Miller is an American former professional basketball player known for his versatility and contributions at both collegiate and professional levels.
Player Profile
- Full Name: Darius Tiyon Miller
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: March 21, 1990
- Birthplace: Maysville, Kentucky, USA
- Height: 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters)
- Weight: 225 pounds (102 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 7 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
- Position: Small Forward
- Jersey Numbers: 2, 21, 12
- High School: Mason County High School (Maysville, Kentucky)
- Led Mason County High School to a state championship in 2008.
- Named Kentucky Mr. Basketball in 2008.
- College: University of Kentucky (2008–2012)
- Played 152 games, the most in the university’s history.
- Part of the 2012 NCAA Championship team.
- NBA Draft: 2012, 2nd round, 46th overall pick by the New Orleans Hornets.
- Professional Teams:
- New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans (2012–2014, 2017–2020)
- Brose Bamberg (Germany) (2015–2017)
- Oklahoma City Thunder (2020–2021)
- Championships:
- NCAA Champion with the University of Kentucky (2012)
- 3× Bundesliga Champion with Brose Bamberg (2015–2017)
- German Cup Winner (2017)
- Parents: Brian and Nicole Miller
- Siblings: Information not publicly available
- Children: Information not publicly available
Player Archetype / Play Style
Darius Miller fit the archetype of a versatile 3-and-D wing, a sturdy perimeter forward with enough size to slide between wing spots while helping a team without monopolizing the ball. Offensively, he was best as a floor spacer and connective piece: a spot-up shooter who moved well without the ball, made simple reads, and could attack a hard closeout when defenses overplayed his jumper. Defensively, he projected as a solid scheme wing rather than a pure stopper, using his frame, footwork, and discipline to stay in front of players and cover complementary assignments on the perimeter. Physically, Miller was listed at 6-foot-6 and 225 pounds by NBA.com, while draft measurements also highlighted his strong frame and near-6-foot-8 size in shoes, which helps explain why he looked comfortable as a bigger wing. In plain terms, his style was practical and winning-oriented: defend his spot, space the floor, keep the ball moving, and make life easier for the higher-usage players around him. (NBA)
Sources: NBA.com — “Darius Miller | Forward”; NBADraft.net — “Darius Miller”; Kentucky Athletics — “Darius Miller”; Sports Reference CBB — “Darius Miller College Stats”