BALTIMORE, Md. (Jan. 3, 2022) -- Morgan State senior guard Malik Miller has been named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Men's Basketball Player of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola, the league announced today.
Miller was one rebound shy of a double-double against Hartford, dropping a game-high 28 points to go along with nine boards, six steals, three assists and a blocked shot. His all-around effort came on 10-for-21 shooting (.480), a 2-for-4 effort from behind the arc and six of nine made free throws and helped the Bears secure their first road win of the season.
This is no surprise for Miller, as he returns to the 2022-23 season after being nominated to the preseason All-MEAC Second Team. Miller is contributing on both defense and offense and is currently close to averaging a double-double. Through the first 13 games he leads the Bears averaging 17.8 points, 9.0 rebounds and is shooting 52.5 percent from the field (85-162 FG). Miller also leads the teams in assists (3.8 apg) and steals (2.4 spg).
It is the second weekly honor this season for Miller. He was named MEAC Defensive Player of the Week on Nov. 23.
Miller is also one of 16 players in the nation to record a triple-double this season. On Dec. 7, 2022, he recorded 16 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in 25 minutes versus Penn State Wilkes Barre.
Morgan stands 5-8 overall and looks to finish off its non-conference slate when they host the Goucher College Gophers on Wednesday, Jan. 4th. Tip-off at Hill Field House is set for 6:00 p.m (EST). The game will be streamed live on morganstatebears.com.
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