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Jersey Number 11
Baba Miller
- Year:
- Sophomore
- Height:
- 6-11
- Hometown:
- Mallorca, Spain
- Weight:
- 204
Bio
BABA MILLER'S CAREER HIGHS
PTS: 14 vs. Wake Forest (1-9-24)
REBS: 11 vs. USF (12-9-23)
BLKS: 3 vs. UNLV (11-20-23), vs. Wake Forest (1-9-24), at Notre Dame (1-13-24), at Louisville (2-3-24), vs. Virgrinia (2-10-24)
ASTS: 5 vs. Virginia Tech (1-6-24)
STLS: 3 vs. Central Michigan (11-13-23), vs. Colorado (11-21-23), vs. Virginia Tech (1-6-24)
Games Led Team In Scoring: 1 (12 at Clemson, 2-15-23)
Games Led Team In Rebounding: 7 (4 vs. Clemson, 1-28-23), (6 at Clemson, 2-15-23), (4 at Virginia Tech, 3-4-23) (11 vs. USF, 12-9-23), (10 vs. Virginia Tech, 1-6-24), (8 at Miami, 1-17-24), (7 vs. NC State, 2-27-24)
Double-Doubles: 1 (11 pts and 11 rebs vs. USF, 12-9-23)
HONORS
2023 All-ACC Academic Men’s Basketball Team
2023 ACC Academic Honor Roll
2023-24 ACC Breakout Player (College Hoops Today)
2024 All-ACC Academic Men’s Basketball Team
2024 ACC Academic Honor Roll
WHY I WEAR MY NUMBER
I wear No. 11 at Florida State because I believe that the only person that can stop me from growing and getting better is myself. I identify 1 as myself, so 11 is the representation of me vs. me.
Baba Miller is the 27th player in school history to wear uniform No 11. Sheldon Hilaman was the first player to wear No. 11 for the Seminoles as a member of Florida State’s first two teams in 1948 and 1949. He scored 65 points in 18 games in two seasons as one of the building blocks of Florida State Basketball.
MY HOMETOWN
My hometown of Mallorca is a unique place. It has everything you need, including beautiful beaches, the best food you can find, and a lot of good vibes all around!
ON MILLER
Completed his two-year and 48 game career at Florida State at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season…entered his name for consideration in the 2024 NBA Draft process and the NCAA Transfer Portal on March 29, 2024…withdrew his name from the from the NBA Draft process and committed to Florida Atlantic on May 29, 2024…participated in the NBA G-League combine in 2024…exhibited the incredible potential during his career as a Seminole…a wonderfully dynamic player who played with the U19 Spanish National Team in the FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Hungary, June 24-July 2, 2023...missed the first 16 games of his collegiate career to begin the 2022-23 season at Florida State because of an NCAA imposed suspension handed down to him after he received travel expenses from his native country to the United States and back to attend a training camp in the summer of 2021 and prior to his commitment to the Seminoles...Miller and his family repaid the benefit upon learning of the violation, but the NCAA Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement denied Florida State's final appeal...committed to Florida State and Head Coach Leonard Hamilton on June 6, 2022 as the final member of the Seminoles’ highly touted 2022 recruiting class…a nine-inch growth spurt beginning at age 14…has only enhanced the perimeter (shooting and passing) skills he developed as a guard before his growth spurt…has a great handle, can pass and shoot from the outside and his versatility is off the charts...will continue to grow as his body fills out…considered to be one of the top international prospects in the world...began play in the Real Madrid Organization at age 12…represented the Spanish National team in the Under-18 European Championships in Turkey during the summer of 2022 – after his commitment and prior to his arrival at Florida State…represented Spain internationally at the Under-18 FIBA European Challengers in 2018…reminds astute basketball followers of 2022 NBA First Round Draft Lottery pick and 2023 NBA Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero...named to the 2023 and 2024 ACC Academic Honor Roll…named to the 2024 All-ACC Academic Men’s Basketball Team.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2024)
Averaged a career-high 7.6 points (fifth on the team), a career-high 4.9 rebounds (third), a career-high 1.2 blocked shots (first) and a career-high 0.9 steals (third)…established career-high statistics for games played (33), games started (32), field goals made (92), field goals attempted (205), 3-point field goals made (24), 3-point field goals attempted (82), 3-point field goal shooting percentage (.283), free throws made (44), free throws attempted (79), free throw shooting percentage (.557), offensive rebounds (39), defensive rebounds (123), total rebounds (162), average rebounds per game (4.9), assists (46), blocked shots (37), steals (30), total points scored (316), average points scored per game (6.6), total points scored (818) and average minutes player per game (24.8)…scored his career-high of 14 points in Florida State’s win over Wake Forest (Jan. 9)…six of his career-high 14 points in the second half to lead the Seminoles to their second consecutive ACC win…his career-high of 11 rebounds cam as a double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds against USF in the Orange Bowl Classic…his 11 rebounds against the Bulls marked one of four times he led the Seminoles in rebounding during his sophomore season – 11 against USF (Dec. 9), 10 against Virgina Tech (Jan. 6), 8 against Miami (Jan. 17) and 7 against NC State (Feb. 27)…scored 9 points with 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals as a starter in Florida State's 94-67 win over Kennesaw State at the Donald L. Tucker Center (Nov. 10)...totaled 11 points with 6 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 assists in Florida State's 97-64 win over Central Michigan in the first round of the Sunshine Slam at the Donald L. Tucker Center (Nov 13)...totaled 9 points with 5 rebounds and 2 assists in Florida State's game against Georgia in the ACC/SEC Challenge in Tallahassee (Nov. 29)...scored with 12 points to go with 4 rebounds in Florida State's ACC opener at North Carolina at the Dean Smith Center (Dec. 2)...totaled his first career double-double with 11 points and a career-high 11 rebounds in the Orange Bowl Classic against USF...totaled 10 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists in Florida State's 91-75 win over North Florida at the Donald L. Tucker Center (Dec. 19)...a stat sheet stuffer with 8 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals in Florida State's 77-74 victory over Virginia Tech in Tallahassee...totaled a career-high 14 points with a career-high tying 3 blocked shots and 3 rebounds in Florida State's 87-82 win over Wake Forest in Tallahassee...scored 5 points with 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocked shots in Florida State's 67-58 win at Notre Dame (1-13-24)...totaled 9 points with a team-leading 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals in Florida State's 84-75 victory over at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables (Jan. 17)...totaled 12 points with 3 rebounds and 1 steal in Florida State's road win in the ACC at the JMA Wireless Dome (Jan. 23)...tied his career high with 3 blocked shots with 4 points and 4 rebounds on the road in ACC play at Louisville (Feb. 3)...totaled 8 points with 3 rebounds, 3 blocked shots and 2 assists in Florida State's game against Virginia in Tallahassee (Feb. 10)...scored 9 points with 3 rebounds and 1 assist in Florida State's road game in AC play at Virginia Tech (Feb. 13)...totaled 12 points, 6 rebounds and 2 steals in Florida State's game on the road in ACC play at Clemson (Feb. 24)...scored 8 points, with a team-high 7 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 blocked shot in Florida State's 90-83 win over NC State in Tallahassee...scored 13 points with 4 rebounds, 2 blocked shots, 1 assist, and 1 steal against Georgia Tech on the road in ACC play (March 2)...totaled 7 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 blocked shot in Florida State's 86-76 win over Virginia Tech in the second round of the ACC Tournament at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (March 13)...scored 7 points, with 4 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 blocked shot in Florida State's game against North Carolina in the second round of the ACC Tournament at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (March 14).
AS A FRESHMAN (2023): Averaged 4.3 points (seventh on the team) and 3.7 rebounds (second) while playing in 15 of Florida State’s 32 games...served a 16-game NCAA imposed suspension to begin the year...made his debut against Wake Forest with his first career game coming on the road in ACC play...led Florida State in scoring with 12 points against Clemson (Feb. 15)...topped the Seminoles in rebounding three times – with four rebounds against Clemson at home (Jan. 28), at Clemson on the road (Feb. 15) and at Virginia Tech (March 4)...scored in double figures twice with both scoring outputs of 11 points (Jan. 28) and his season-high of 12 points (Feb. 15) coming against Clemson...averaged 11.5 points, averaged 5.0 rebounds, shot .615 percent from the field (eight of 13), and .500 from the 3-point line in two games against the Tigers...totaled 6 rebounds in Florida State’s victory at Notre Dame (Jan. 17) and at Clemson at Littlejohn Coliseum...his season-high of 8 rebounds came in his first ACC Tournament game against Georgia Tech at the Greensboro Coliseum (March 7)...made his career collegiate debut with 4 points, 4 rebounds and 1 blocked shot at Wake Forest (Jan. 11)…totaled 4 points and 6 rebounds in Florida State’s win at Notre Dame on the road in ACC play…scored 5 points, with 3 rebounds and 1 blocked shot in Florida State’s 71-64 win over Pitt at the Peterson Events Center in ACC play on the road (Jan. 21)…scored 6 points with 2 rebounds and 1 steal in Florida State’s game against Miami at the Donald L. Tucker Center (Jan. 24)…totaled 11 points with 4 rebounds and 1 assist in 21 minutes of play against Clemson in the Donald L. Tucker Center (Jan. 28)…totaled 2 points, 4 rebounds and 3 steals in Florida State’s road game at NC State in Raleigh (Feb. 1)…led Florida State in scoring with season-high 12 points and with 6 rebounds in Florida State’s game at Clemson in Littlejohn Coliseum…totaled 3 points, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 blocked shot in Florida State’s 85-84 win over Miami at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables (Feb. 25)…scored 6 points with 3 rebounds and 1 assist in Florida State’s game against North Carolina in Tallahassee (Feb. 27)…scored 5 points with 4 rebounds and 1 blocked shot in Florida State’s final game of the regular season at Virginia Tech (March 4)…totaled 4 points and a season-high 8 rebounds in Florida State’s game against Georgia Tech in the ACC Tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum (March 7).
FIBA U-19 WORLD CHAMIONSHIPS (2023): Led Spain to the Championship of the FIBA U19 World Championship in Hungary...Spain won the title with a 73-69 overtime victory over France...Spain finished the seven-day competition with a perfect 7-0 record...Miller was the third leading scorer for Spain, as he averaged 9.4 points, was its second leading rebounder with a 6.0 rebounds per game average, while averaging 0.7 blocked shots, and 0.6 steals per game...totaled 2 points and 6 rebounds in Spain’s 83-56 win over Canada (June 24)...was a starter in the win over Canada with 5 defensive rebounds and 1 blocked shot...a starter with 14 points, 3 rebounds and 1 steal in 25 minutes of play in Spain’s 88-69 win over France (June 27)...was 4 of 5 from the 3-point line with 2 free throws made against France...one of five members of the Spain team who scored in double figures...totaled 9 points, a team-high 10 rebounds and a team-high 7 assists in an 83-74 victory by Spain over China (June 27)...played 26 minutes as a starter and totaled a personal tournament-high 10 rebounds (2 offensive and a team-high 8 defensive rebounds...Spain’s win over China allowed it to finish in first place in group A as the group leaders in points scored (84.7 ppg), fewest points allowed (66.3 ppg), and a scoring advantage of +55 points...scored 8 points, totaled 6 rebounds (tied for the team-high with 5 defensive rebounds), 1 steal and 1 blocked shot as a starter in 14 minutes played in a 102-20 victory over Lebanon in the round of 16 (June 28)...totaled a team-high 18 points (on 7 of 9 shooting from the field) with nine rebounds (a team-high tying five defensive rebounds) as a starter in 23 minutes as a starter in Spain’s 85-47 win over Argentina...totaled 4 points in 4 minutes as a starter in 18 minutes of play in Spain’s 83-51 win over Turkey to advance Spain to the championship game of the 2023 FIBA U-19 Tournament...earned one blocked shot and one assist in the semifinal game...Spain topped France, who defeated the United States, 89-86, for the championship on July 2...totaled 11 points and 5 rebounds as a starter in 22 minutes played in Spain’s championship game victory over France...tied for the team lead with 4 defensive rebounds and earned 1 steal...was a starter in each of the four quarters and the overtime period in Spain’s championship clinching victory over France.
BEFORE FLORIDA STATE: Began playing for the Real Madrid organization when he was 12 years old…brings six years of experience with Real Madrid to Florida State’s roster…averaged 11.3 points and 5.3 rebounds a playing for Real Madrid in the Spanish Basketball League (Liga EBA) during the 2021-22 season…spent most of the 2021-22 season playing with Real Madrid’s B Team in the EBA)..he was called up and played with the Real Madrid senior team in December 0f 2021 and made his Euroleague debut as a 17-year old against CSKA Moscow…averaged 11.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists while playing for the Spanish National Under-18 Team in the 2021 FIBA European Challengers tournament…shot 64 percent from 2-point range and 50 percent from 3-point range…the Spaniards finished with an undefeated record in the Challengers…helped the Real Madrid Under-18 team to victories at the 2021 ADIDAS Next Generation Tournament and the 2021 Istanbul Tournament.
PERSONAL: Born February 7, 2004…his full name is Papa Ababacar Bartolome Miller…grew up in the Mediterranean Island of Mallorca…his maternal grandparents are from the United Kingdom…was 6-2 at age 14 and is now 6-11 at age 19…chose Florida State over Gonzaga…major is social science.
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