Oliver Miller, a center that helped in Arkansas to reach Final Four, die in 54

Oliver Miller, a wireless center that helped Arkansas progress to the last four before playing nine seasons in the NBA, died. He was 54 years old.

Several former Miller teams have announced his death on Wednesday, as well as the National Association of Players in Retired. The cause of death was not published, but Arkansas announced a tribute to his 1990 Final Four team during the event that Miller had cancer, and Miller thanked the team for his honor video while posting him on social networks last month.

Known as “Big O” for his 6-foot frame and 9, 280 pounds, which during his NBA, he balloned more than 300 pounds, Miller was highlighted in Arkansas from 1988-92. He an average of 12.2 points and 6.5 rebounds in four seasons, helping Naismith Hall of Fame coach Nolan Richardson 1989-90. Duke And earn a player of the southwestern conference in the year of honors in 1991.

“We are deeply sad about the passage of Arkansas legend Oliver Miller,” Arkansas said in a post on social media. “A key member of the 1990 Final Four team, the SWC Hall of Famous, NBA NBA Drawing and True Incarnation of the Spirit of Razorback. We love you Big O. Our thoughts are with his family.”

Miller drew Phoenix in 1992 with total number 22. He continued on average 7.4 points and 5.9 rebounds for Suns,, Detroit clips,, Toronto Raptors,, Dallas Mavericks,, Kings sacramento and Minnesota Timberwolves. He also played in Europe, the continental basketball association, the Basketball League of the United States is Harlem Globetrotters.

Raptors held a moment of silence before their home game on Wednesday night against Miller Philadelphia 76ers. Toronto chose Miller as the last selection of a 1995 extension draft.

“It retains a special place in our history as a member of our inaugural team in 1995, and we are so grateful for all its contributions,” Raptors said on social media. “We send the deepest condolences to the Miller family.”

Associated press reporting.

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