Carl Miller (basketball player)
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| Position | Power Forward |
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| Height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Weight | 226 lb (103 kg) |
| Born | October 25, 1966 Manchester, England |
| Nationality | UK |
| College | Southern Nazarene University, USA |
| Pro career | 1984–present |
| Former teams | Leopards (2001- ) ; Derby Storm (1999-2001 ) ; Newcastle Eagles (1996-99) ; Estrelas Lisbon (Portugal) (1996) ; Thames Valley (1995-96) ; Leopards (1994-95) ; Kingston/Guildford Kings (1991-94) ; Manchester Giants (1990-91) ; Warrington/Manchester Utd (1984-86) |
| Awards | League winner, England International |
Carl Miller (born October 10, 1966 in Manchester), is an English former professional basketball player who played in the British Basketball League (BBL), and is founder of Esteem Through Sport.
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[edit] Basketball career
Miller played for a number of teams at the highest level of basketball in the UK and around the world, his career highlights include :
Leopards (2001- ) ; Derby Storm (1999-2001 ) ; Newcastle Eagles (1996-99) ; Estrelas Lisbon (Portugal) (1996) ; Thames Valley (1995-96) ; Leopards (1994-95) ; Kingston/Guildford Kings (1991-94) ; Manchester Giants (1990-91) ; Warrington/Manchester Utd (1984-86)
Throughout his career Miller played at almost every position on the basketball court, with his inside post moves and his ball handling skills he could start a game at centre and finish it playing point guard.
[edit] Basketball Honors
One of the greatest winners in UK basketball history Carl Miller won a number of awards.
League: Winner 1991-92, 1985-86 ; Runner-up - 1984-85 Championship: Winner - 1991-92, 1984-85 ; Runner-up - 1993-94 Cup: Winner - 1992-93, 1991-92 ; Runner-up - 1993-94 Trophy: Winner - 1991-92 ; Runner-up - 1992-93, 1990-91 International: England International (17 caps); Great Britain (27 Caps)
[edit] Statistics
- Points: 18.5
- Rebounds: 6.0
- Assists: 1.5
- Blocks: 2.0
[edit] Esteem Through Sport
Since retiring from playing the game, Miller set up Esteem Through Sport, a company which uses basketball to raise young peoples self esteem and give them the opportunity to participate in sporting events.
[edit] Blyth Renegades
Esteem Through Sport's own basketball club was set up in Blyth, Northumberland.
