Miami has added another frontcourt piece, landing LSU transfer power forward Robert Miller, the school announced Friday. Miller will wear No. 6 for the Hurricanes.
The 6-foot-10 Miller arrives after a sophomore season at LSU in which he averaged 6.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks while shooting 65.7 percent from the field in 31 games and two starts. In the transfer portal, 247Sports ranks him as the 45th-best power forward and the 238th-best transfer.
Jai Lucas pointed to the kind of presence Miller brings inside.
"Robert gives us another athletic, physical presence in the frontcourt who can impact the game on both ends of the floor," head coach Jai Lucas said in a statement. "He plays with great energy, protects the rim and is an efficient finisher around the basket. He brings the type of toughness, versatility and experience that fits our program."
Miller’s best outing of the season came in LSU’s triple-overtime loss to Texas A&M on March 7, when he matched a season high with 12 points on 6-of-10 shooting and added eight rebounds, three assists, two steals and four blocks in 30 minutes.
His impact wasn’t limited to the box score. Kenpom listed Miller with a 116.8 offensive rating last season, and his 7.9 block percentage ranked 45th nationally. That gives Miami two top-50 shot blockers, with Georgia transfer Somto Cyril coming in at No. 12 nationally at 10.7 percent.
Before his time at LSU, Miller also spent his freshman season producing 4.5 points and 3.1 rebounds across 32 games and eight starts. He entered college as a former top-100 recruit in the 2024 class out of Pasadena (Texas) Memorial, where he was ranked No. 81 overall and the No. 13 power forward.
Miller’s commitment leaves Miami with 14 players for the 2026-27 season, one shy of the maximum 15. The last spot could go to former power forward Malik Reneau, who has signed an exhibit 10 contract with the Orlando Magic, is seeking a return to college, and has been working out at UM while waiting for a final ruling that would allow him to play a second season at Miami and fifth collegiate year.
Miami is coming off a 26-9 season and an NCAA Tournament berth. The Hurricanes open the new year Nov. 3 against Florida in Tampa.
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