Florida women’s basketball is off to a strong start this season, thanks in large part to junior guard Kiyomi McMiller, who has been leading the way.
After an impressive first week that included a historic scoring performance, McMiller earned an honorable mention for the Associated Press National Player of the Week award for games played Nov. 2-9. Along with McMiller, UConn's Sarah Strong and Princeton's Fadima Tall were also honorable mentions.
USC's JuJu Watkins took home the award, while Michigan's Te’Yala Delfosse was the runner-up.
McMiller wasted little time making her presence felt in Gainesville, opening her Florida career with 31 points on 14-for-25 shooting in an 83-60 victory over Bucknell. She also contributed six rebounds and five assists,
setting a program record for the most points scored by a player in their Gators debut.
However, the third-year guard was far from finished.
In Florida’s second game against in-state rival UCF, McMiller scored a career-high 42 points in a dominant 94-65 win. Her performance was the fourth-highest single-game total in program history, and her seven three-pointers on 10 attempts tied for third most in a game by a Gator.
McMiller also added six rebounds and four steals against the Knights, showcasing her ability to make an impact beyond scoring.
The standout guard rounded out her opening week with 16 points in a hard-fought 64-58 road victory over Chattanooga, helping Florida improve to 3-0 on the season.
Over those three games, McMiller averaged 29.7 points, six rebounds, four assists, and 2.3 steals per game.
Her strong start has put her among the nation’s top players, ranking second in scoring and leading the country with 32 made field goals.
With McMiller leading the charge, Florida has opened its campaign with three consecutive victories, and her early performances suggest she could be one of the SEC’s most dangerous offensive weapons throughout the 2026-27 season.
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