Prospect Spotlight: Andrew Mills (2020)
In the Baltimore County landscape, there are two teams that have separated themselves in terms of quality talent and depth. One is Dulaney and the other is New Town. Dulaney has the more attractive roster on paper because of the…
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Continue ReadingIn the Baltimore County landscape, there are two teams that have separated themselves in terms of quality talent and depth. One is Dulaney and the other is New Town. Dulaney has the more attractive roster on paper because of the strength that their starting lineup offers. New Town on the other hand not only has a solid starting five, but also can go three-to-four deep on the bench with quality reserves. One key cog in their starting lineup is junior wing Andrew Mills. The Titans have started off 5-1 through their first six games, four of which have been by double-figures.
“I think last year losing to Lake Clifton in the state tournament really put a chip on our shoulder coming into this season,” Mills told Prep Hoops. “I’m expecting for us to blow up this year and become the number one team in the county.”
The Titans lost a couple of key players to graduation from last year’s team, but fortunately, they were dealing with a young core who will look to blossom this season under new head coach Derek Wise.
“We have more heart this year,” Mills said in comparison to last year’s team. “We are more determined as a team defensively and it’s making games easier for us.”
In their five wins, New Town has won by an average of 32.4 points. Their closest game came in their season opener against Wise where they escaped with just a one-point victory. They’ll face a few tests before the season is over, but none will be bigger than the game against Dulaney on Jan. 23. By then, both teams will have had plenty of time to work on their identity and embrace their strengths. It’ll be a game that you won’t want to miss.
In terms of Mills is focusing on in his own game this season, he wants to improve on his ball handling and being more vocal on the defensive side of the ball. At 6-foot-5, Mills has great size and offers versatility with his athleticism. He is quick enough to stay in front of smaller, quicker guards for short periods of time and has the length to contest shots from taller players.
We last saw Mills against Randallstown where he finished with a team-high 16 points. He’s effective catching the ball on the wing and using one or two dribbles before finishing around the rim. He’s a capable three-point shooter off the catch, but that is certainly an area that will need to improve before he goes off to college in a little over a year. Mills moves well without the ball and finds openings in the defense where junior point guard Martaz Robinson can find him for easy looks.
No schools have inquired about Mills yet, but with continued production this season and a strong showing with Team BBC this spring and summer, they should start rolling in.
“I’m a do-it-all type of player,” Mills said when asked to describe his game. “I just try to be very coachable and respectable. I’ll do whatever it takes to help my team win and whatever it takes to prove that I belong. Whatever the role is, I’ll be willing to do it.”