Historic NBA Draft 2026 for Spain! Baba Miller to the Clippers
After Aday Mara and Sergio De Larrea, another national player will be playing in the best basketball league in the world next season
Spanish basketball completed a historic performance in the NBA Draft 2026 with the selection of a third national player. After Aday Mara and Sergio De Larrea were selected in the first round, Baba Miller became the third Spaniard to hear his name called during the NBA Draft 2026 when he was chosen by the Los Angeles Clippers with the 36th pick, in the second round.
Miller's selection confirms the excellent moment of the Spanish basketball academy and puts the finishing touch to a generation that continues to gain prominence in international basketball. The 22-year-old forward from Mallorca arrives in the NBA after completing a brilliant season at the University of Cincinnati.
During the 2025-26 season, he played 31 games, all as a starter, averaging 13 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game. Additionally, he achieved a notable 52.9% field goal accuracy in nearly 32 minutes per game.
His impact was so significant that he led the Big 12 Conference in rebounds and achieved a historic milestone at Cincinnati. Miller became the first player since Oscar Robertson in the 1959-60 season to lead the university program in points, rebounds, and assists in the same season.
His performance earned him a spot on the Big 12's second-best team and the conference's All-Newcomer Team.
The Los Angeles Clippers expressed their satisfaction with the Spanish player's addition. Lawrence Frank, the franchise's President of Basketball Operations, highlighted the player's multiple qualities.
“Baba is an athletic power forward with great technical skills, excellent size, and a deep understanding of the game. He is a great passer, finisher, and rebounder, as well as a very versatile defender,” stated the executive.
Developed in Real Madrid
Developed in the lower categories of Real Madrid, Miller has been considered one of the most promising talents in Spanish basketball for years. His international career also includes winning the gold medal with Spain in the 2023 U19 World Cup.
With his selection by the Clippers, Spain places three players in the 2026 Draft, a number that reflects the strength of its development system. Following the selections of Aday Mara and Sergio De Larrea in the first round, Baba Miller completes a memorable day and takes a step closer to realizing his NBA dream.
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