Jamelle McMillan Class: Sophomore Hometown: Seattle, Wash. High School: O'Dea H.S. Height / Weight: 6-2 / 180 Position: Guard Experience: 1V

Men's Basketball: Sun Devil Q & A with McMillan; Horse and donkeys (The State Press/9/11/08)

"Father and Son"--a feature on Jamelle and his father Nate in the Portland Oregonian, March 6, 2008 in PDF Format

SUN DEVIL DATA:Pure point guard who improved who progressed last year and made some big shots down the stretch, as you will see in other's bios that "best clutch shot" is answered by a few as Jamelle's left-handed drive in Tucson. With just over two minutes to play and the shot clock winding down and ASU leading by six, McMillan drove the lane and used the hoops as a protector to give ASU an eight-point lead (57-49) that would be the last field goal ASU would score in its come-from-behind win at Tucson on Feb. 11, marking ASU's first sweep of the Wildcats since 1995. Had a great summer experience, as he spent 16 days with Team USA in China as dad Nate was an assistant coach. One of the top point guard recruits on the west coast from last year who led his high school team to three state titles (2007, 2005 and 2004) in his four years and gained a reputation as a great lockdown defender and a terrific distributor. Once scored 64 points in Boys & Girls Club game...okay, it was second grade, but you get the feeling of how long he has been around the game. Played high school hoops in the talent-rich Seattle area and his team won more than 100 games in his four years. Last summer, in its "Best of the Pac-10" with regards to recruiting classes, Rivals.com gave McMillan its best defender award. He is the son of former NBA player and current Portland Trail Blazer head coach Nate McMillan and was ranked as the top point guard on the west coast by Rivals.com and was No. 99 overall player by Scout.com heading into last year.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2007-08): Played in all 34 games (setting ASU freshman record along with Ty Abbott and James Harden), started in 16 and averaged 14.2 minutes...posted 73 assists, third on the team...had season-high 12 points at Oregon State on final day of regular season which clinched .500 Pac-10 record as he was 5-of-7 from the floor in just 11 minutes...also had 11 points vs. Washington on Jan. 24...had five assists in California road win on Jan. 17, matching a season-high...played season-high 30 minutes vs. Washington State on Jan. 26...started first 10 games of the year

O'DEA HIGH SCHOOL: Played for coach Phil Lumpkin at O'Dea and for Jim Marsh for Friends of Hoop...led team to 25-5 mark in senior year as O'Dea won Class 3A state title over Bainbridge 56-31 at Hec Edmundson Pavilion...averaged 13 points, five boards and eight assists in junior year...averaged 8.4 points per game in sophomore season...earned four letters in basketball while establishing Washington prep records for state titles won (three) and appearances (four)...best game was against Cleveland High with 27 points, 11 assists and six boards in senior year...first-team All-Metro in final three seasons and first-team all-state as well...named the Gatorade Player of the Year in Washington in senior season.

ETC.: Born December 30, 1988, in Seattle...father is Nate and mom is Michelle...has a younger sister, Brittany...lists most exciting moment as winning state title as a freshman.

CAREER HIGHS FOR JAMELLE MCMILLAN
POINTS: 12 at Oregon State (3/8/08)
FG MADE: 5 at Oregon State (3/8/08)
FG ATT.: 12 at Oregon State (3/8/08)
REBOUNDS: 6 vs. Delaware State (12/5/07)
ASSISTS: 5, four times, at California (1/17/08)
MINUTES: 30 vs. Washington State (1/26/08)

GETTING TO KNOW JAMELLE MCMILLAN...
The main goal I want to reach this year is...the NCAA tournament.
Best clutch shot last year by a Sun Devil...Ty Abbott's three against UA at home.
The place I get the most studying done...my apartment.
The most interesting thing I did this summer was...went to Olympics in China.
The player who will surprise the most people this year is...Taylor Rohde.
The most underrated player on the team is...Rihards Kuksiks.
Before every game, I always...shower.
Sun Devil I want shooting a free throw to win the game...Derek Glasser.
Toughest loss last year...Pac-10 tourney against USC.
Best win last year...at Washington
This guy needs to clean his locker...Eric Boateng.
Best advice ever received is...pay now or pay later (dad).
Teammate who will be a good coach...Nico.
Favorite athlete to watch...Chris Paul
Favorite restaurant in the Valley...Olive Garden.
Best Sun Devil memory...sweeping Arizona.
Someone I really admire...Jim Marsh (AAU Coach).
What I like most about Coach Sendek...dedication and commitment to team.
Funniest teammate...Jerren Shipp.
Teammate who thinks he is funny but is not...Jeff Pendergraph.
The toughest adjustment to college basketball is...long daily schedule and long season.
The strongest player on the team is...Jerren Shipp.
Something people don't know about me is...I am left-handed.