
UCLA’s efficient, team-first forward with a low-drama, high-IQ game
Lauryn Miller is a 6-foot-1 UCLA forward whose value has long come from efficiency, toughness, and doing the little things right; in her 2020-21 season, she played in 31 of 35 games, shot 54.3% from the field, and gave the Bruins steady frontcourt depth with hustle-rebound flashes and a smart, unselfish style. She’s the kind of player who helps a roster by being reliable, adaptable, and coachable rather than flashy, and her off-court reputation also points to maturity, leadership, and purpose—useful traits if you want a glue player who won’t hijack the room.