Quincy Miller
Encyclopedia
Quincy Cortez Miller is an American
college basketball
player for the Baylor University
Bears men's basketball team
. He was one of the top rated high school basketball players in the class of 2011.
, the #6 player in the ESPNU
100, and the #7 player by Rivals.com
. In June 2010, Miller was a part of the gold medal-winning team at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship. He made the game-winning 3-point
shot in the championship game against Brazil
. On August 5, 2010, Miller was selected to play in the 5th annual Boost Mobile
Elite 24.
In December 2010, Miller suffered a torn ACL
, ending his senior season, and high school career.
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
college basketball
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
player for the Baylor University
Baylor University
Baylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:...
Bears men's basketball team
Baylor Bears men's basketball
The Baylor Bears basketball team represents Baylor University in Waco, Texas, in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The Bears compete in the Big 12 Conference. The team plays its home games in Ferrell Center and is currently coached by Scott Drew....
. He was one of the top rated high school basketball players in the class of 2011.
High school career
He was rated as the #3 player by Scout.comScout.com
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, the #6 player in the ESPNU
ESPNU
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100, and the #7 player by Rivals.com
Rivals.com
Rivals.com is a network of websites that focus mainly on college football and basketball recruiting. The network was started in 1996 and currently employs more than 300 personnel.-Schools:The individual collegiate sites can be found...
. In June 2010, Miller was a part of the gold medal-winning team at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship. He made the game-winning 3-point
Three-point field goal
A three-point field goal is a field goal in a basketball game, made from beyond the three-point line, a designated arc radiating from the basket...
shot in the championship game against Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. On August 5, 2010, Miller was selected to play in the 5th annual Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile is a brand of wireless prepay service run by Sprint Nextel, operating within the Sprint Prepaid Group along with Virgin Mobile USA, Assurance Wireless, and payLo by Virgin Mobile. Boost Mobile uses GSMand iDEN networks...
Elite 24.
In December 2010, Miller suffered a torn ACL
Anterior cruciate ligament
The anterior cruciate ligament is a cruciate ligament which is one of the four major ligaments of the human knee. In the quadruped stifle , based on its anatomical position, it is referred to as the cranial cruciate ligament.The ACL originates from deep within the notch of the distal femur...
, ending his senior season, and high school career.
College career
On October 21, 2010, Miller announced on ESPNU that he will attend Baylor UniversityBaylor Bears men's basketball
The Baylor Bears basketball team represents Baylor University in Waco, Texas, in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The Bears compete in the Big 12 Conference. The team plays its home games in Ferrell Center and is currently coached by Scott Drew....
.