Ella Miller '22 Recruiting Profile
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Ella Miller Junio...portland game 2grand ledge game 1Ella Miller 2022Personal Statement
Hello!
My name is Ella Miller and I play on the East Lansing High School (East Lansing, Michigan) girls varsity basketball team. I’m a 6’1”, 160lb. center/power forward (Class of 2022) and I have started in the majority of our games. Last year, our team was ranked in the top 5 Class A teams in the State of Michigan. Sadly, as for so many other teams, our "dream season" was cut short and we missed the opportunity to achieve our goal of winning the state championship. We really had a great shot at it so it was heartbreaking. However, it also inspires me to work even harder for this season. We are currently ranked #2 in the state in the AP poll and I can't wait for the tournament to start next week!
I have played AAU basketball since 4th grade and currently play for Michigan’s Finest (Lansing, MI). My dad, a high school basketball coach for 20 years, was my AAU coach through 8th grade. He and I spend A LOT of time in the gym together, which I enjoy. While basketball is my passion, I also enjoy playing for my high school golf and tennis teams.
I currently have a 3.98 GPA and have taken several honors courses (math, science, English and history). When I’m not in the gym, I like to play golf and tennis, work on staying fit, and spend time with my family, friends and my cat, Luna. I also enjoy baking, movies, puzzles, word games, board games and being at the beach.
It is my goal to continue my basketball career at the college level with a successful team that truly enjoys spending time together. My high school teammates and I call each other "sisters", and I would love to feel as close to my college teammates as I do with my ELHS sisters. While I enjoy scoring and the challenge of taking the game-winning shot, I also take great pride in contributing to the success of my team with my defense, rebounding, assists and overall team play. I am currently leading my team in rebounds and assists, and I'm also the second leading scorer.
I believe that my GPA, positive attitude, strong work ethic, effective interpersonal skills and basketball IQ/skills will make me a valuable addition to your team. Thank you for taking the time to read about me and I am excited to learn more about your program!
Sincerely,
Ella Miller
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2020 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #33
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, Honorable Mention All-State
Team Awards
- Regional Champs, Quarterfinalist, Conference Champs
- 2019 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #33
Individual Awards
- Honorable Mention All-Conference
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Regional Champs
- 2018 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #20
Team Awards
- Conference Champs
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 8 seasons
- 2021 Michigan's Finest 2022 (Elite)
- 2020 Michigan's Finest DeCook (AAU Elite)
- 2019 Michigan's Finest (AAU Elite)
- 2018 Michigan's Finest (AAU Elite)
- This team is named Michigan's Finest Blue/Miller
- 2017 Michigan's Finest (AAU Elite)
- 2016 Michigan's Finest (AAU Elite)
- 2015 Capital City Express (CCE) (AAU Elite)
- 2014 Capital City Express (CCE) (AAU Elite)
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Rob Smith
- Travel / Club Coach
- Rob Decook
Events
- Camp/Event
- Bowling Green University Elite Camp
- 6/29/19 to 6/29/19
- Camp/Event
- Western Michigan University Elite Camp
- 6/22/19 to 6/22/19
- Camp/Event
- Central Michigan University Elite Camp
- 6/21/19 to 6/21/19
- Camp/Event
- Grand Valley State University Elite Camp
- 6/20/19 to 6/20/19
- Camp/Event
- University of Michigan Elite Camp
- 6/08/19 to 6/08/19
- Camp/Event
- USA Basketball U16 National Team Trials
- 5/23/19 to 5/27/19
- Camp/Event
- Saginaw Valley State University Summer Elite Camp
- 8/11/18 to 8/11/18
- Individual camp
- Camp/Event
- The Clash
- 7/26/18 to 7/28/18
- Played with Michigan Mystics 2022 and won the 15U division.
- Camp/Event
- 2018 Battle in the Boro
- 7/10/18 to 7/13/18
- Played with Legacy 2022 and won the 8th Grade Showtime Division.
- Camp/Event
- Grand Valley State University Team Camp
- 6/27/18 to 6/29/18
- Camp/Event
- Andre Hutson Basketball Camp
- 6/18/18 to 6/22/18
- Camp/Event
- Central Michigan University Team Camp
- 6/15/18 to 6/17/18
- Camp/Event
- Michigan State University Girls' Basketball Camp
- 6/27/17 to 6/30/17
- Camp/Event
- Andre Hutson Basketball Camp
- 6/19/17 to 6/23/17
- Camp/Event
- Michigan State University Girls' Basketball Camp
- 6/24/16 to 6/27/16
- Camp/Event
- Klarissa Bell Basketball Camp
- 6/20/16 to 6/23/16
- Camp/Event
- Andre Hutson Basketball Camp
- 6/13/16 to 6/17/16
- Camp/Event
- Andre Hutson Basketball Camp
- 6/08/15 to 6/12/15
- Camp/Event
- David Thomas Basketball Camp
- 6/09/14 to 6/13/14
- Camp/Event
- MGBR Capitol City Classic
- Made the All-Tournament Team
Training
- Make Shots Shooting Training with Coach Secor
- 1 year
Additional Sports
- Golf
- 3 years
- Varsity Team
- All-Conference Honors for 2019 season, All-State Honorable Mention for 2020 season, All-Area Dream Team for 2020 season
- Tennis
- 2 years
- Varsity Team
- All-Conference Team Award 2019, All-Conference Academic Achievement Award 2019, All-Conference Team Award 2021, All-Conference Academic Achievement Award 2021
Statistics
| Statistic | 2020 Varsity Team | 2020 Michigan's Fin | 2019 Varsity Team | 2019 Michigan's Fin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points/Game | 9.5 | 8 | 7 | 12 |
| Rebounds/Game | 7 | 5 | 5.6 | 8 |
| Assists/Game | 2.5 | 4 | 3 | |
| Blocks/Game | 3 | 2 | ||
| Field Goal Pct. | 52% | 74% | ||
| Free Throw Pct. | 82% | 85% | ||
| 3 Point FG's | 3 | 15 | ||
| 3 Point FG Pct. | 20% | 38% | ||
| Games Played | 15 | |||
| Season High Points | 22 | |||
| Steals/Game | 1 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Pre-AP English I Pre-AP English II Pre-AP US History Pre-AP GeometryAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP World History AP Environmental Science AP Psychology (12th grade) AP Statistics (12th grade)Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- Awards9th Grade: All A Honor Roll both semesters, Scholar-Athlete Award (for playing 3 sports and maintaining min 3.5 GPA, Academic All-Conference Award (Basketball & Tennis) 10th Grade: All A Honor Roll, Academic All-Conference Award (Golf & Basketball) 11th Grade: National Honor Society, Academic All-Conference Award (Golf, Basketball and Tennis), Scholar-Athlete Award (for playing 3 sports amd maintaining above 3.5 GPA)
- ActivitiesKey Club National Honor Society
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