One-on-one with Citadel signee Lawrence Miller

Citadel Huddle

Editor's Note: This is the fourth installment of an eight-part series that analyzes the 2010-11 Citadel basketball class. This week we will focus on Gastonia, N.C. native and guard Lawrence Miller. Next week will be an in-depth look at Suffolk, Va. native Ashton Moore.

Charleston, S.C.— Lawrence Miller was one of two players added from North Carolina during the fall signing period by Citadel Head Coach Chuck Driesell and his staff. Miller, a 6-1 guard from United Faith Christian Academy in Charlotte, is a heralded guard that captured the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) State Championship in the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons.

Miller, a combo guard, also gauged interest from Navy before his commitment to The Citadel. He leaves  highly successful United Faith squad that has an overall combined record of 71-17 (.807) , under coach Shaun Wiseman over the last three seasons. Miller’s teammates include current Florida State guard Ian Miller (no relation) and East Carolina commitment Paris Roberts-Campbell. The Falcons reached the NCISAA State Championship in each of the last three seasons, earning back-to-back titles and runner-up honors in 2010-11. They also made an appearance at the 2011 ESPN Rise Tournament, which features a collection of the nation’s top high school basketball programs, when they squared off with Oak Hill Academy (Va.).

Quick Facts

Name: Lawrence Miller
Hometown: Gastonia, N.C.
High School: United Faith Christian Academy

Q & A with Lawrence Miller

Q:  In the recruiting process what stood out to you about The Citadel?     

Miller:  “The entire basketball coaching staff, location, and reputation of The Citadel.”

Q:  What is your intended major at The Citadel and how did you reach this decision?   

Miller:  “Pre-med due to my mother’s career in health administration.”

Q:  What was your knowledge of head coach Chuck Driesell before making your decision to attend The Citadel?       

Miller:  “He was an assistant coach at Maryland and attended Maryland where his father used to be the head coach.” 

Q:  What was your familiarity with The Citadel before making your decision to attend?        

Miller:  “I knew of the school as being well-respected, structured and having a well-disciplined program.” 

Q:  List some goals that you have for the upcoming season.     

Miller:  “Win the Southern Conference Tournament and earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament.”

Q:  What is the biggest highlight of your basketball career to this point?     

Miller:  “When my team earned an invitation to the ESPN Rise Tournament in 2011 and we played Oak Hill Academy.”

Q:  Name some personal and team accomplishments that you have made during your high school playing career. (ex: Most Valuable player, State Championship, All-Time Leading scorer, etc.)   

Miller:  “Winning back-to-back state championships 2009 and 2010, finishing as the state championship runner-up in 2011, having the best free throw percentage (86%) during my junior year and being named best offensive player as a sophomore.” 

Q:  What is your earliest basketball memory? (ex: playing in the backyard, pick-up games, summer camp experiences, etc.)   

Miller:  “Playing recreational basketball at the YMCA starting at four-years old.” 

“Fun Facts”

Favorite TV Show: Sports Center
Favorite Movie: Love and Basketball and Coach Carter
Most Famous People I’ve met: Denzel Washington, Dwyane Wade, Muggsy Bogues, Hersey Hawkins and Kobe Bryant
Dream Job: Doctor, Playing in the NBA or College Basketball Coach. 
One thing I wish I were better at: Public Speaking