Feb 25, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide forward Brandon Miller dribbles during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports - 20086785TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Three potential top-10 picks took the court on Saturday in front of several NBA scouts and executives as No. 2 Alabama defeated Arkansas 86-83 at home. Alabama star freshman Brandon Miller continues to play.
Miller was coming of a season-high 41-point performance in an overtime win over South Carolina last Wednesday night. Miller finished with 24 points and six rebounds and received thunderous cheers from the home crowd anytime he converted a bucket. On the other side was Miller's AAU teammate, Nick Smith Jr., who had one of his best games of the season after coming back from a minor knee injury. Smith Jr. finished with 24 points and six rebounds and was a key factor in the Razorbacks' nine-point lead at halftime.
"No one expected him to come back and play this season after his injury," one NBA scout told Yahoo Sports."So to see him playing and healthy against tough competition and guarding the best player on the court [Miller], was something positive and a reason why so many [NBA personnel] are here." Arkansas guard Anthony Black had a quiet night after committing two early fouls and unable to find his rhythm in the second half. Black was instrumental in Smith Jr.'s absence and is emerging as one of the best passers and facilitators in college basketball, averaging 4.3 assists per game, and remains high on NBA draft boards.
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