Mercy Miller has officially committed to play basketball next year at the University of Houston.
Proud father Master P shared the exciting news on Instagram this week, celebrating his son’s recent visit to the college.
“Everything big in Texas! My son @mercymiller on his high school Senior official visit at the @universityofhouston Where he’s already committed to playing basketball next year. ”
He continued, “My son @mercymiller humble and hardworking, but it’s his time to shine.”
Mercy’s brother, Romeo Miller, also expressed his pride in Mercy’s journey, stating that he wouldn’t have missed this day for the world.
“Wouldn’t have missed this day for the world. The baby of the family @mercymiller is off to college next year! Proud of you; you are conquering your dreams and will be playing on one of the best college basketball programs in the world after high-school. Back to where it all started. TyTy birthplace. HTOWN it’s up!!! #ForTyTy #ForTheCity #gocoogs @universityofhouston @houstoncougars #UofH”
Mercy Miller, a 4-star guard prospect, revealed that he chose Houston because of his strong connection with coach Kelvin Sampson.
“It was between Houston and Duke for me when I was growing up. When I went to Houston, I really fell in love with it. When they offered me, Coach Kelvin Sampson — he’s a great guy and the connection was there so I just felt might as well just wrap it up and get this over with,” Miller told TMZ Sports.
Master P briefly attended the University of Houston on a basketball scholarship before achieving fame as a rapper. He also played in the NBA preseason for the Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors in 1998 and 1999.
