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Kiyomi McMiller Becomes The First High School Athlete To Sign To The Jordan Brand

February 24, 2023
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Kiyomi McMiller just made history with the Jordan Brand.

According to a Nike press statement, the Silver Spring, MD native has inked a name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal with Jordan, making her the company’s first high school athlete.

 

 

“I’m inspired by both of my parents. I get my creativity from my dad and my grandmother, which carries over to my dribbling,” McMiller shared in a press statement. “I’m always in the gym with my mom and dad working on my game. It’s a dream come true being with the brand that stands for the same passion that I have for the game. I look forward to encouraging basketball players to use their creativity and platform to define their purpose.”

The point guard is on the team with Kiki Rice.

As previously reported, the UCLA Bruins standout was the first college athlete to sign a non-exclusive contract with Jordan Brand.

McMiller was a fantastic hooper prior to her new NIL contract. She previously attended Trinity Collegiate School in Darlington, South Carolina, and now attends Life Center Academy in Burlington, New Jersey.

According to ESPN, the high schooler is ranked sixth on the 2024 HoopGurlz Recruiting Rankings – Super 60 list. Furthermore, according to MaxPreps numbers, McMiller’s ball handling and scoring ability has led to her averaging 28 points per game.

McMiller is already narrowing down her selections for which schools to apply her talents to.

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, she has over 40 proposals and is attempting to reduce it down to 25 alternatives.

While McMiller’s collegiate future isn’t yet set in stone, as of this writing, she is certain when it comes to the type of player she wants to be known as.

“The greatest of all time, that’s really it,” McMiller told The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Like when they think of me, I want them to be inspired to be creative and be their own player; just think outside the box.”

 

 

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