Who is Diamond Miller? 5 things to know about the Dallas Wings’ new forward

The Dallas Wings’ first season with star rookie Paige Bueckers hasn’t gone according to plan and Sunday marked a drastic move for the franchise.

The team traded guard/forward DiJonai Carrington to the Minnesota Lynx for forward Diamond Miller, guard Karlie Samuelson and a 2027 second-round draft pick.

Here are five things to know about Miller:

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1. The basics

Position: Forward

Height: 6-3

Date of birth: Feb 11, 2001 (Age 24)

Birthplace: Montclair, New Jersey

College: Maryland

2. High draft pick

Before arriving in Dallas, Miller was a top pick in the 2023 draft. The Minnesota Lynx took her with the No. 2 overall pick in the draft.

She was taken right after the Indiana Fever selected Aliyah Boston and just ahead of the Wings’ selection of Maddy Siegrist at No. 3 overall.

She went on to earn All-Rookie honors in 2023 as she started 32 games and averaged 12.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

However, Miller lost her starting role after her rookie year and has been unable to match the highs of 2023 since. She arrives in Dallas averaging just 4.1 points per game in less than 10 minutes per game off the bench.

3. A decorated college career

Miller had a decorated career for the Terrapins, leaving Maryland as the No. 10 scorer in program history. She was a three-time All-Big Ten honoree and an All-American in her senior year.

She led Maryland to Big Ten regular season and tournament titles in 2020 and 2021, along with two Sweet Sixteen appearances and an Elite Eight run in 2023.

4. Team USA experience

The Wings’ newest forward has successfully represented Team USA at various age groups. She won gold medals at youth levels as part of the squad at the 2017 FIBA Americas U16 Championship and 2019 FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup.

She made her debut for the senior squad the 2021 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup, where she won a gold medal alongside fellow top draftee Boston and former TCU standout Sedona Prince.

5. Elite high school pedigree

Miller was an elite five-star coming out of high school and ranked the No. 17 player in the country by ESPN in the Class of 2019.

She excelled at Franklin High School in New Jersey, even leading her school to an undefeated state championship her senior year. She earned various individual accolades as well, being named a McDonald’s High School All-American and earning various state player of the year honors after her senior year.

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