Lorenzo Miles
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 22, 1985 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.) |
| College | Niagara (2003–2007) |
| NBA draft | 2007 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 2007–2008 |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 2007–2008 | Gothia Basket |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
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Lorenzo Miles (born February 22, 1985) is an American former college basketball player who starred for the Niagara Purple Eagles from 2004 to 2007. A 6-foot guard, he scored 1,312 points in 95 career games and was a key contributor to Niagara’s 2007 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) championship and NCAA tournament appearance.[1][2]
Early life and high school
Lorenzo Miles Jr. grew up in Northwest Washington, D.C., where he was raised within a close-knit seven-block neighborhood that shaped his values and work ethic.[3] He attended Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C., where he emerged as a standout guard. His performance at Gonzaga earned him a scholarship to Niagara University, where he began his collegiate basketball career in 2003.[4]
College career
Miles played four seasons at Niagara University, appearing in 125 games and averaging 11.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game.[5] During the 2005–06 season, he averaged a career-best 15.1 points per game and shot 39.2% from three-point range.
In 2006–07, Miles was named to the All-MAAC Third Team and MAAC All-Tournament Team. He scored 21 points in the conference title game to help Niagara secure an NCAA Tournament berth.[2]
College career statistics
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| Season | Team | Conf. | Class | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | PF | PPG | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–04 | Niagara | MAAC | FR | 32 | 0 | 17.9 | .344 | .333 | .742 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 5.2 | 167 |
| 2004–05 | Niagara | MAAC | SO | 30 | 30 | 33.7 | .391 | .389 | .690 | 3.9 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 8.9 | 267 |
| 2005–06 | Niagara | MAAC | JR | 29 | 29 | 37.1 | .386 | .392 | .746 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 15.1 | 438 |
| 2006–07 | Niagara | MAAC | SR | 34 | 34 | 34.3 | .388 | .341 | .708 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 12.9 | 439 |
| Career | 125 | 93 | 30.7 | .378 | .364 | .726 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 11.1 | 1,311 |
Miles’ collegiate performance is documented via Sports-Reference.com.[5]
Professional career
After going undrafted in the NBA Draft, Miles played professionally for Gothia Basket in Sweden during the 2007–08 season. He retired from professional basketball after one season.
Professional career statistics
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| Season | Team | League | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–08 | Gothia Basket | Basketligan (Sweden) | 14 | 15.3 | 3.8 | 2.6 | 1.5 | .468 | .360 | .721 |
| Career | 14 | 15.3 | 3.8 | 2.6 | 1.5 | .468 | .360 | .721 |
Miles's overseas statistics are documented via Eurobasket.com.[6]
Awards and honors
| Year | Honor | Organization | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | All-Met Basketball Team | The Washington Post/DC Basketball | [7] |
| 2007 | All-MAAC Third Team | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | [8] |
| 2007 | MAAC All-Tournament Team | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | [2] |
| 2007 | MAAC Champion | Niagara Purple Eagles | [2] |
Media coverage
- The Washington Post covered Gonzaga’s perfect summer league season in 2002, featuring Miles among the team’s top contributors.[9]
- The Washington Post reported on Miles' performance in Gonzaga's triple-overtime win in January 2003.[10]
- The Washington Post featured Miles as one of Gonzaga’s top scorers during the 2002–03 season.[11]
- The Washington Post featured Miles’ oral commitment to Niagara University in a March 2003 profile piece.[12]
- The Washington Post mentioned Miles in its 2003 All‑Met Player of the Year coverage.[13]
- PurpleEagles.com reported that Miles scored a career-high 28 points in a 101–88 win over St. Bonaventure on November 21, 2005.[14]
- GoRedFoxes.com reported that Miles led Niagara with 17 points in a February 2006 MAAC game against Marist.[15]
- ESPN included Miles in a 2006 story highlighting standout mid-major guards.[16]
- Niagara Gazette profiled Miles’ leadership role in the backcourt during his senior season.[17]
- MAACSports.com featured Miles in game recaps and tournament coverage during the 2006–07 season.[2]
Legacy
Lorenzo Miles finished his career with 1,311 points and was a key part of the Niagara team that won the 2006–07 MAAC title and reached the NCAA Tournament.[1][2] He was recognized by ESPN as a standout mid-major guard during his senior season.[16]
After playing professionally in Sweden, Miles founded a youth mentorship and consulting platform in Washington, D.C..[18]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Lorenzo Miles College Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Niagara Wins MAAC Title, Earns NCAA Berth". PurpleEagles.com. March 5, 2007. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
- ↑ "Meet the CEO – Lorenzo Miles". The MP Way. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ↑ "2006–07 Men's Basketball Roster: Lorenzo Miles". Niagara Purple Eagles. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Lorenzo Miles College Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ↑ "Lorenzo Miles Player Profile". Eurobasket. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ↑ "All-Met Basketball Team List". DCBasketball.com. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ↑ "MAAC Announces 2006–2007 All-MAAC Men's Basketball Teams". MAACSports.com. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
- ↑ "Gonzaga Polishes Off a Perfect Summer". The Washington Post. August 5, 2002. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ↑ "Win Takes 3 Times the Effort". The Washington Post. January 22, 2003. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ↑ "For Gonzaga, Winning Has Familiar Look". The Washington Post. February 17, 2003. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
- ↑ "Miles to Go … to Niagara". The Washington Post. March 31, 2003. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
- ↑ "Player of the Year: Linas Kleiza". The Washington Post. June 2, 2003. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ↑ "Marist Clinches Share Of MAAC Regular Season Title With Win Over Niagara". GoRedFoxes.com. February 11, 2006. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Big-time talents making their marks at mid-majors". ESPN.com. September 21, 2006. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ↑ "College Basketball: NU's Miles passing baton in backcourt". Niagara Gazette. November 8, 2006. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ↑ "The MP Way – About". The MP Way. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
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