Two basketball alumni standouts, Andre Mills ’24 and Bryce Dortch ’24, have been making names for themselves this college basketball season. 

After transferring from Texas A&M as a redshirt freshman, Mills has been producing significantly for the Maryland Terrapins.

The 6’4 guard has continued to be a key rotation player and has even started multiple games as a freshman. Mills functions as a multi-faceted contributor who can handle the ball, contribute on the glass, and add a level of physicality to the game. 

Currently, Mills is averaging 8.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists, an extremely solid statline for a Division I freshman. He’s had numerous games where he’s scored double-digit points, such as his efficient 16 points and 8 rebounds against Alcorn State, and 11 points and 5 assists against Old Dominion.

Millis is a valuable piece in the Maryland lineup, consistently developing under former Texas A&M coach Buzz Williams’ new staff.

Dortch, the 6’9 forward, is a sophomore at Rutgers University. The former 3-star recruit plays rotational minutes off the bench for Rutgers, using his height and physicality to be a standout rebounder and rim protector. 

Through 17 games, Dortch is averaging 2.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1 block per game. However, there is more to Dortch’s game than the stat sheet may show. His energy on the court has had a major impact on their success thus far. 

Dortch has showcased immense potential and has plenty of time to grow within the Rutgers system. He’s had multiple big games, like against the University of Pennsylvania, where he had a season high 5 blocks, a stat that’s extremely hard to achieve and showcases his versatility around the rim.

Rutgers has picked up some big wins recently, and Dortch has been a big part of their recent success. He has seen a recent increase in minutes, tallying 28 minutes in an overtime win versus Oregon, as well as his first collegiate start in a win against Northwestern.

As Dortch and Mills find early success in the Big Ten, they look to build off their performance and solidify themselves as potential professional prospects.