History of Brandon Miller (basketball, born 2002) in Timeline

Brandon Miller (born 2002) is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA. He was a consensus five-star recruit before playing college basketball for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Miller was selected as the second overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft by the Hornets.

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November 22, 2002: Brandon Miller's Birth

On November 22, 2002, Brandon Jordan Miller was born. He is now a professional basketball player.

November 1, 2021: Committed to Alabama

On November 1, 2021, Brandon Miller committed to playing college basketball for Alabama, choosing them over Kansas and Tennessee State. He also considered playing professionally in Australia's NBL or the G League Ignite.

November 21, 2022: SEC Freshman of the Week

On November 21, 2022, Brandon Miller was honored as the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Freshman of the Week for the first time.

December 17, 2022: Scored 36 points against Gonzaga

On December 17, 2022, Brandon Miller scored 36 points and had six rebounds in a game against Gonzaga.

February 21, 2023: Testimony in Tuscaloosa Shooting Case

On February 21, 2023, a Tuscaloosa police officer testified that Brandon Miller brought a firearm to teammate Darius Miles, which was later used in the fatal shooting of Jamea Jonae Harris. Miller's attorney stated he had no knowledge of any intent to use the weapon, and he faced no charges as a result of the incident.

February 22, 2023: Freshman-record 41 points

On February 22, 2023, Brandon Miller scored an Alabama freshman-record of 41 points in a 78-76 overtime win against South Carolina.

October 25, 2023: NBA Debut

On October 25, 2023, Brandon Miller made his NBA regular-season debut with the Charlotte Hornets, scoring 13 points in a 116-110 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

January 29, 2024: Tied Career High

On January 29, 2024, Brandon Miller tied his then-career high by scoring 29 points in a 113-92 loss to the New York Knicks.

November 21, 2024: Scored Career-High 38 Points

On November 21, 2024, Brandon Miller scored a career-high 38 points in a 123-121 overtime win against the Detroit Pistons.

January 23, 2025: Ruled out for the season

On January 23, 2025, Brandon Miller was ruled out for the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist.