Last Updated on May 29, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Darius Miller built a reputation as a versatile wing who could contribute in a variety of ways, whether it was spacing the floor, moving the ball, or defending multiple positions. His steady approach and willingness to do the little things made him a useful role player throughout his professional career in both the NBA and overseas.
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”