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Men’s Hoops Welcomes Mercy Miller
11/9/2023 3:51:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Award-winning guard will join Cougars as freshman in 2024-25 out of Notre Dame High School
HOUSTON – Notre Dame High School star Mercy Miller has joined the University of Houston Men's Basketball program after signing a National Letter of Intent, Head Coach Kelvin Sampson announced Thursday.
Standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 185 pounds, Miller will compete as a freshman with the Cougars beginning in the 2024-25 season and have four years of eligibility.
Miller was listed as a 4-star recruit by ESPN and 247Sports while playing for Coach Matt Sargeant for his final two seasons at Notre Dame HS. He committed to the Cougars in August 2021 after being recruited by Minnesota and Missouri.
"I saw Mercy after his 10th grade season at a tournament in Houston. I was impressed with the way he made shots but also his unselfishness. Mercy is serious about his game. He wants to be the best player he can be. He comes from a family of high achievers," Sampson said. "Mercy understands what our culture is, and he wants to be a part of it. Those kids usually succeed here. We are really excited about bringing Mercy here."
This summer, Miller was one of 20 high school players to be invited to the Formula Zero Elite Camp.
A native of Sherman Oaks, Calif., Miller competed for his first two seasons at Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis, Minn., where he led the team to the state championship as a freshman in 2020-21.
Moving to Notre Dame High School as a junior in 2022-23, he led the team to its first CIF state championship with a win over Granada, scoring 17 points with nine rebounds, five assists and five steals in the title game.
Miller also posted 19 points in a win over Sierra Canyon High School in the CIF State Division I SoCal Regional Final.
"Mercy is an extremely aggressive player and is the best scoring guard in the country. He has great touch around the basket and knows how to get to the basket. He passes it well. For his size, he is one of the best rebounders I have ever seen," Sargeant said. "Overall, he is one of the more high-character kids I have ever been around. He is one of the more charismatic, kind-hearted, good-natured kids I have ever been around. Any teacher and administrator here would say the same thing."
UP NEXT
• The Cougars continue their season-opening homestand when they face Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, inside Fertitta Center.
• That game can be seen on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
• From there, the Cougars take on Stetson at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 13, inside Fertitta Center to close the homestand.
• That game will be shown on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the Varsity Network app.
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Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
For more information or to sign up, fans may visit uhcougars.com/5050club or click here. To join the 50-50 Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687).
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Standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 185 pounds, Miller will compete as a freshman with the Cougars beginning in the 2024-25 season and have four years of eligibility.
Miller was listed as a 4-star recruit by ESPN and 247Sports while playing for Coach Matt Sargeant for his final two seasons at Notre Dame HS. He committed to the Cougars in August 2021 after being recruited by Minnesota and Missouri.
"I saw Mercy after his 10th grade season at a tournament in Houston. I was impressed with the way he made shots but also his unselfishness. Mercy is serious about his game. He wants to be the best player he can be. He comes from a family of high achievers," Sampson said. "Mercy understands what our culture is, and he wants to be a part of it. Those kids usually succeed here. We are really excited about bringing Mercy here."This summer, Miller was one of 20 high school players to be invited to the Formula Zero Elite Camp.
A native of Sherman Oaks, Calif., Miller competed for his first two seasons at Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis, Minn., where he led the team to the state championship as a freshman in 2020-21.
Moving to Notre Dame High School as a junior in 2022-23, he led the team to its first CIF state championship with a win over Granada, scoring 17 points with nine rebounds, five assists and five steals in the title game.
Miller also posted 19 points in a win over Sierra Canyon High School in the CIF State Division I SoCal Regional Final.
"Mercy is an extremely aggressive player and is the best scoring guard in the country. He has great touch around the basket and knows how to get to the basket. He passes it well. For his size, he is one of the best rebounders I have ever seen," Sargeant said. "Overall, he is one of the more high-character kids I have ever been around. He is one of the more charismatic, kind-hearted, good-natured kids I have ever been around. Any teacher and administrator here would say the same thing."
UP NEXT
• The Cougars continue their season-opening homestand when they face Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, inside Fertitta Center.
• That game can be seen on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
• From there, the Cougars take on Stetson at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 13, inside Fertitta Center to close the homestand.
• That game will be shown on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC and the Varsity Network app.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference.
Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win as we begin Big 12 competition. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the 50-50-CLUB
Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
For more information or to sign up, fans may visit uhcougars.com/5050club or click here. To join the 50-50 Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
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