Carl Miller (basketball)

Carl Miller (born 25 October 1966, in Birmingham), is an English former professional basketball player who played in the British Basketball League (BBL), and later the EBL (English Basketball League). He is founder of Esteem Through Sport.

Carl Miller
Personal information
Born (1966-10-25) 25 October 1966 (age 58)
Birmingham, England
NationalityEnglish
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight226 lb (103 kg)
Career information
Playing career1984–2003
PositionPower forward
Career history
1984–1986Warrington / Manchester United
1990–1991Manchester Giants
1991–1994Kingston/Guildford Kings
1994–1995Leopards
1995–1996Thames Valley Tigers
1996Estrelas Lisbon
1996–1999Newcastle Eagles
1999–2001Derby Storm
2001–2002Leopards
2002–2003Tees Valley Mohawks

Basketball career

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A journeyman for much of his career, Miller played for a number of BBL teams in the UK and had a very brief spell in Europe with the Estrelas Lisbon basketball team where he was released, before returning to the BBL to join the Newcastle Eagles.

The full list of teams Miller played for include:

Tees Valley Mohawks (2002–2003) ; London Leopards (2001–2002 ) ; Derby Storm (1999–2001 );[1] Newcastle Eagles (1996–99) ; Estrelas Lisbon (Portugal – ) (1996) ; Thames Valley (1995–96);[2] Leopards (1994–95) ; Kingston/Guildford Kings (1991–94) ; Manchester Giants (1990–91) ; Warrington/Manchester Utd (1984–86)

Basketball achievements

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  • League (Team): Winner 1991–92, 1985–86 ; Runner-up – 1984–85
  • Championship (Team): Winner – 1991–92, 1984–85 ; Runner-up – 1993–94
  • Cup (Team): Winner – 1992–93, 1991–92 ; Runner-up – 1993–94
  • Trophy (Team): Winner – 1991–92 ; Runner-up – 1992–93, 1990–91
  • International: Great Britain (7 Caps)

References

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  1. ^ Sports Round-up: Basketball (1 Aug 2001)
  2. ^ "Sports Round-up: Bodybuilding".