His dad played tight end for one year with the Crimson Tide in 1991 and from there that became the family's school. Miller was a legacy recruit at Alabama, kind of. You can't go wrong with either of the two as they're both projecting to be future All-Stars. For instance, if Detroit jumps to the second selection, Henderson might not be the best choice with Miller available when you already have Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey. When drafting this high it's always draft the best player available but you'll likely see some teams decide here based on fit and need. 2 will be one of the great debates that will go into draft night. Drafting Scoot Henderson or Miller at No. Miller's burst and athleticism were leaps and bounds ahead of his competition in the SEC, one of the country's best conferences. Not only does he do all those things, but he also looks the part. His length (6-foot-9), his 3-point shooting (38.4%), impacting the game in multiple ways (8.2 rebounds per game) all are skills that analysts covet when it comes to a prospect. Miller is what the public would consider an NBA scout's dream. Now it would be a shocker if he wasn't called third or better on draft night.

It did not take long for him to establish himself as one of the stars of this class with his combination of size, ball-handling and ability to knock down shots. Ranked 14th in his recruiting class, having a long frame at the wing position and entering Nate Oats' system with Alabama set him up to have many of the prototypical skills expected of NBA prospects.

He wasn't even in consideration for being a lottery pick. A year ago Brandon Miller was not on anyone's radar to become a top-three pick in the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft.

Projections: NBC Sports Washington 3rd, Ringer 3rd, Athletic 3rd, ESPN 2nd, 2nd, Bleacher Report 3rd 5 things to know: Here is the latest in our series of draft prospects who could fall around where the Wizards will select. The Washington Wizards have the eighth-best odds in the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery. Brandon Miller would give Wizards youth at pivotal position originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington

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