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LSU basketball just picked up a major commitment, as 4-star Texas power forward Robert Miller has announced his pledge to the program, according to 247Sports.
The 6-foot-10, 225-pound Miller is regarded by the 247Sports Composite as the No. 2 player from Texas and the nation’s No. 56 prospect in the Class of 2024.
Miller’s father Robert II is a former LSU player while his mom played at Tulane and then in the WNBA.
Breaking: LSU secures its first commitment of 2024 class and it’s a big one. Texas forward Robert Miller announced he’s joining the Tigers’ program.
“Knowing that I get to go back and carry on the Miller name, that’s exciting for me.”#LSU https://t.co/iIUnBM1GA1 pic.twitter.com/KE18qXCW2E
— Glen West (@glenwest21) September 22, 2023
“It’s real emotional for me because there’s a lot of family here and it’s just a name that I know that I carry,” Miller said. “Knowing that I get to go back and carry on the Miller name, that’s exciting for me.”
247Sports compares Miller to former Alabama standout Brandon Miller, who was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
“Prospects who can handle, shoot, and pass off a live dribble the way he does at his size do not come around often,” Recruiting analyst Brandon Jenkins said.
Miller visited campus for LSU’s football opener vs. Grambling and came away impressed with the staff’s commitment to pursing him.
“Throughout the journey, they’ve been really consistent, proving to me that they wanted me to be a big part of their program and to come in day one and make a big impact,” Miller said. “I’ve always kept that in the back of my mind and pulled the trigger on it.”
