CHARLOTTE — Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller has worked to leave an impact on the basketball court, but also alongside his family through the Team Miller Foundation. Their key areas of focus include food, health, sports and education, in hopes of bridging the gap for families who are underprivileged or underserved.
Atlanta native Demon Madison learned in real time the impact of the foundation’s outreach.
The 30‑year‑old is among the first class of Miller Scholars, a program created through a partnership with Campus, an online college with classes taught live. Last fall, the Team Miller Foundation awarded eight scholarships of up to $20,000 each to help with tuition.
“When I found out I got the scholarship, at first I thought it was a joke,” he said.
Madison is on track to earn his associate degree next May. He started in business administration before switching to information technology, a move he says felt natural.
“I’ve always been a big computer guy. I love tech,” he said.
Team Miller said its goal is to double, if not triple, the number of scholarships it awards this year. For Madison, the support has been life‑changing.
“For them to allow me to continue to go to college and better myself, and to take that burden off me … I can’t even say the words. It’s been amazing.”
The Atlanta native added that the experience even changed his NBA allegiance.
“I love basketball, although I’m not a Hornets fan. I love the Hawks being from Atlanta, Georgia,” he said with a laugh. “I told him, you know what, I’m a Hornets fan for life now. You don’t have to worry about that. I’m switching ships.”
The Team Miller Foundation is accepting applications for its next class of Miller Scholars. The deadline to apply for the summer session is June 18 and the fall session, September 18th. You can apply by clicking here.
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