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Pasadena Memorial's Robert Miller III
READY TO GEAUX: Miller leaving it all on the floor before heading to LSU
Standing at 6-foot-11, the senior PF quite literally towers over the competition, and has done so since he was a child. However, it didn’t always come easily for the No. 2 ranked player in the state.
“I started playing at the YMCA, and I was going off on everyone,” Miller laughed. “Then my Dad moved me into AAU and I began to struggle on my first team. I feel like that experience built a lot of my character, because it helped me learn to take losses and work through adversity."
“As years went on, my Dad started making me play up an age group to teach me to play faster. When I got on the high school court, the pace was slower. I’ve been put in positions to make sure I’m ready for the next level.”
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His coach, Trent Oliver, understood Miller’s value to the program right away, after he transferred from Baytown Sterling his sophomore year.
“He (Miller) is definitely the best player I’ve ever coached,” said Oliver. “He has a great basketball IQ,and he’s always looking to make great plays and decisions. Miller is obviously an impressive shooter, bu the really takes pride on the defensive side of the ball, which makes him a great teammate."
“Honestly, I think he’s only beginning to tap into his potential. Imagine how good this kid can be once he maximizes that... when he’s provided with all of the resources and competition that collegiate ball can offer him.”
Speaking of, Miller will be joining a top-tier NCAA program at LSU following his graduation.
“I was drawn to LSU mainly because of the coaching staff,” Miller said. “They were adamant about making me a priority on the team, and that I could make an impact from day one. I took that into consideration, and because I used to live there and have family there, I know I won’t get homesick. I have people behind me.”
Another draw could’ve been the fact that his father, Robert Miller II, played defensive end at LSU before eventually becoming one of the football coaches at Pasadena Memorial. Additionally, his mother played basketball at Tulane,so it would appear this guy was always meant to be an athlete.
The stars of 2023-24 Pasadena Memorial BasketballBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Enough about LSU, Miller has unfinished business at Pasadena Memorial.
“I’m going to give it my all this year,” Miller said. “I’ve heard of a lot of stuff that is motivating me. I know what I need to do in order to go out on day one and be prepared to dominate on the floor.”
The Mavs finished third in the district a year ago before reaching the postseason. Could this be the year that Miller and company take that a step further?
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Pasadena Memorial's star Center, Robert Miller
Four On The Floor: Horton, Hadnot headlining the early season
Clear Falls' Orlando Horton (Senior--5'9 Guard)
Orlando Horton--Clear Falls
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In his senior debut, Horton flexed by scoring 40 points and racking up 11 assists. He has proven to be one of the best available unsigned seniors in the Greater Houston area. If Horton maintains this level of consistent play, he will be in the conversation as one of the area's top collegiate acquisitions.
Cypress Creek's Corey Hadnot (Senior--6'2 Guard)
Cypress Creek's Corey Hadnot
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Hadnot executed a game of separation in the RCS Season Opener. He efficiently scored at will and demonstrated why he is a DI player. The recent Purdue--Fort Wayne commit showed no hesitation in his game, as Hadnot’s mid-range jump shot looked elite Saturday afternoon in which he led all scorers with 33 points.
The Woodlands-College Park's Xander Singh (Senior--6'4 Forward)
College Park's Xander Singh
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In College Park’s first tournament of the season, Singh was named MVP of the Alamo City Hoops Classic. Leading the Cavaliers to a 4-0 record to start the season, this crafty forward is averaging just over 13 points per game, and is set to usher his team to a postseason berth.
Pasadena Memorial's Robert Miller (Junior--6'10 Center)
Pasadena Memorial's Robert Miller
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Miller demonstrated a skillful display of athleticism in game one of the season, with several college coaches in attendance, by finishing the contest with 27 points, 8 rebounds and 5 blocks versus The Woodlands.
The towering Miller was able to lead his team to victory by contesting everything at the rim and making his presence known on both ends of the floor, which is actually what Pasadena Memorial expects out of the young star. When it's all said and done, Miller will be one of the top recruits in the nation.
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