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Mercury's Miller Has Big Performance In College
Phoenix Mercury fans cheer in the first half during Game 3 of WNBA semifinals at PHX Arena on Sept. 26, 2025. Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Kelly Miller was a talented guard, and she helped the Phoenix Mercury win a championship. She joined the team before the 2006 season, as the Mercury acquired her in a trade with the Indiana Fever. Miller played for the Fever for two years, and in her first season with Indiana, she won Most Improved Player. Her stats improved significantly, as she received a bigger role than she did with the Charlotte Sting. Miller was drafted by the Sting in 2001, and she played limited minutes. Then, when she was traded to Indiana, she began to flourish. When she came to the Mercury, she had her best season. She averaged 11.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and a steal. Then, the following year, Phoenix won a championship. Miller had a notable WNBA career, and before her time in the league, she was a college star. Phoenix's guard attended Georgia, and in her four years with the program, she averaged 16.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 2.2 steals. Her best year was her second season, as she averaged 18.5 points, six

This article first appeared on Phoenix Mercury On SI  and was syndicated with permission.

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