Who are Brandon Miller's parents?

RISING basketball star Brandon Miller grew up in an athletic household.

On June 22, 2023, the 20-year-old's hard work paid off after he was officially drafted into the NBA.

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Who are Brandon Miller's parents?

Brandon Miller was born in Antioch, Tennessee, on November 22, 2002.

His father, Darrell, used to play football in high school, as well as college for the University of Alabama, while his mother, Angela Youlanda, used to be a track runner.

Although not much else is known about the couple's personal life, over the course of their marriage they have welcomed three children.

Brandon has one older brother and sister.

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Who is Brandon Miller?

Brandon has over 110k followers on Instagram - a number that is expected to increase with his experience in the league.

Before being drafted, Brandon was a consensus five-star recruit.

He was one of the top players in the 2023 class as a small forward for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

According to ESPN: "Miller averaged 18.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists while shooting 43% from the field and 38% from 3-point range. He also won the SEC tournament's MVP award and was named a second-team All-American."

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What NBA team was Brandon Miller drafted by?

On June 22, 2023, Brandon was selected by the Charlotte Hornets as a second overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft.

The rising athlete told ESPN: "I know we are going to go in and have as much fun as we can in Charlotte."

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Despite protestations from much of the team’s fan base, Brandon beat out G League Ignite guard Scoot Henderson for the position.

"It wasn't the easiest decision, but Brandon was our favorite all along," Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak said after the decision was announced.

"A lot of spirited discussions the last three or four days, which I welcome, and it's good for the basketball department to discuss pros and cons."