Lady Gators add elite transfer guard Kiyomi McMiller via transfer portal
TL;DR
The Florida Lady Gators women's basketball team has signed elite transfer guard Kiyomi McMiller from Penn State. McMiller, a two-time All-Big Ten player, averaged 21.6 points per game last season.
Key points
- Kiyomi McMiller signed with the Florida Lady Gators
- She is a two-time All-Big Ten guard
- Averaged 21.6 points per game last season
- Ranked third in scoring in the Big Ten
- Coach Tammi Reiss has a long history with her
Lady Gators add elite transfer guard Kiyomi McMiller via transfer portal
The Florida women's basketball program signed two-time All-Big Ten guard Kiyomi McMiller through the transfer portal, coach Tammi Reiss announced on Monday.
The former Penn State Nittany Lion was the conference's third-highest scorer during her sophomore campaign in 2025-26, averaging 21.6 points per game over 29 appearances on 45.0% shooting from the field and a 35.4% mark from beyond the arc. Her 4.5 assists per game were eighth-best, and 1.8 steals per contest ranked 16th in the league, helping her earn a spot on the All-Big Ten Second Team.
"I have waited a long time for this day to come," said Reiss. "I was Kiyomi's first P4 offer when I was at Syracuse and she came to our Elite camp in the fifth grade. I knew then that she would be a special talent."
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 14: Kiyomi McMiller #23 of the Penn State Nittany Lions dribbles the ball during the third quarter of the NCAA women's basketball game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Colonial Life Arena on December 14, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Iowa center Ava Heiden (5) defends a shot attempted by Penn State guard Kiyomi McMiller (23) Dec. 28, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 31: Kiyomi McMiller #23 of the Penn State Nittany Lions shoots the ball in the second quarter against Charlisse Leger-Walker #5 of the UCLA Bruins at Rec Hall on December 31, 2025 in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 08: Kiyomi McMiller #23 of the Penn State Nittany Lions blocks a shot by Olivia Olson #1 of the Michigan Wolverines in the first quarter at Rec Hall on January 08, 2026 in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 08: Kiyomi McMiller #23 of the Penn State Nittany Lions grabs a rebound in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Rec Hall on January 08, 2026 in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Kiyomi McMiller #23 of the Penn State Nittany Lions shoots the ball in the second quarter against Mir McLean #10 of the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on February 12, 2026 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Kiyomi McMiller #23 of the Penn State Nittany Lions shoots the ball in the first quarter against Yarden Garzon #12 and Addi Mack #3 of the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on February 12, 2026 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Rutgers’ Kiyomi McMiller pulls up and shoots. Rutgers Women’s Basketball falls to Nebraska 69-62 in Piscataway, NJ on January 12, 2025.
Rutgers’ Kiyomi McMiller dribble across court setting up a play. Rutgers Women’s Basketball vs. Nebraska in Piscataway, NJ on January 12, 2025.
Rutgers Women’s Basketball Head Coach Coquese with Kiyomi McMiller in the background. Rutgers Women’s Basketball vs. Nebraska in Piscataway, NJ on January 12, 2025.
Rutgers’ Kiyomi McMiller pulls up and shoots. Rutgers Women’s Basketball falls to Nebraska 69-62 in Piscataway, NJ on January 12, 2025.
Rutgers’ Kiyomi McMiller pulls up and shoots in second half action. Rutgers Women’s Basketball falls to Nebraska 69-62 in Piscataway, NJ on January 12, 2025.
Rutgers’ Kiyomi McMiller works to stop Nebraska’s Britt Prince. Rutgers Women’s Basketball falls to Nebraska 69-62 in Piscataway, NJ on January 12, 2025.
Rutgers’ Kiyomi McMiller knocks away a shot by Nebraska;s Kendall Coley in first half action. Rutgers Women’s Basketball vs. Nebraska in Piscataway, NJ on January 12, 2025.
Rutger’s Kiyomi McMiller takes a long shot up court as third period ends. Rutgers Women’s Basketball falls to Nebraska 69-62 in Piscataway, NJ on January 12, 2025.
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Lady Gators add elite transfer guard Kiyomi McMiller via transfer portal
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 14: Kiyomi McMiller #23 of the Penn State Nittany Lions dribbles the ball during the third quarter of the NCAA women's basketball game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Colonial Life Arena on December 14, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
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Lady Gators add elite transfer guard Kiyomi McMiller via transfer portal
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 14: Kiyomi McMiller #23 of the Penn State Nittany Lions dribbles the ball during the third quarter of the NCAA women's basketball game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Colonial Life Arena on December 14, 2025 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Kiyomi McMiller's highlights prior to joining Lady Gators
Iowa center Ava Heiden (5) defends a shot attempted by Penn State guard Kiyomi McMiller (23) Dec. 28, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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PHOTOS: Kiyomi McMiller's highlights prior to joining Lady Gators
UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 31: Kiyomi McMiller #23 of the Penn State Nittany Lions shoots the ball in the second quarter against Charlisse Leger-Walker #5 of the UCLA Bruins at Rec Hall on December 31, 2025 in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Kiyomi McMiller's highlights prior to joining Lady Gators
UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 08: Kiyomi McMiller #23 of the Penn State Nittany Lions blocks a shot by Olivia Olson #1 of the Michigan Wolverines in the first quarter at Rec Hall on January 08, 2026 in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Kiyomi McMiller's highlights prior to joining Lady Gators
UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 08: Kiyomi McMiller #23 of the Penn State Nittany Lions grabs a rebound in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Rec Hall on January 08, 2026 in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Kiyomi McMiller's highlights prior to joining Lady Gators
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Kiyomi McMiller #23 of the Penn State Nittany Lions shoots the ball in the second quarter against Mir McLean #10 of the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on February 12, 2026 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Kiyomi McMiller's highlights prior to joining Lady Gators
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Kiyomi McMiller #23 of the Penn State Nittany Lions shoots the ball in the first quarter against Yarden Garzon #12 and Addi Mack #3 of the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on February 12, 2026 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
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PHOTOS: Kiyomi McMiller's highlights prior to joining Lady Gators
Rutgers’ Kiyomi McMiller pulls up and shoots. Rutgers Women’s Basketball falls to Nebraska 69-62 in Piscataway, NJ on January 12, 2025.
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PHOTOS: Kiyomi McMiller's highlights prior to joining Lady Gators
Rutgers’ Kiyomi McMiller dribble across court setting up a play. Rutgers Women’s Basketball vs. Nebraska in Piscataway, NJ on January 12, 2025.
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PHOTOS: Kiyomi McMiller's highlights prior to joining Lady Gators
Rutgers Women’s Basketball Head Coach Coquese with Kiyomi McMiller in the background. Rutgers Women’s Basketball vs. Nebraska in Piscataway, NJ on January 12, 2025.
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PHOTOS: Kiyomi McMiller's highlights prior to joining Lady Gators
Rutgers’ Kiyomi McMiller pulls up and shoots. Rutgers Women’s Basketball falls to Nebraska 69-62 in Piscataway, NJ on January 12, 2025.
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PHOTOS: Kiyomi McMiller's highlights prior to joining Lady Gators
Rutgers’ Kiyomi McMiller pulls up and shoots in second half action. Rutgers Women’s Basketball falls to Nebraska 69-62 in Piscataway, NJ on January 12, 2025.
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PHOTOS: Kiyomi McMiller's highlights prior to joining Lady Gators
Rutgers’ Kiyomi McMiller works to stop Nebraska’s Britt Prince. Rutgers Women’s Basketball falls to Nebraska 69-62 in Piscataway, NJ on January 12, 2025.
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PHOTOS: Kiyomi McMiller's highlights prior to joining Lady Gators
Rutgers’ Kiyomi McMiller knocks away a shot by Nebraska;s Kendall Coley in first half action. Rutgers Women’s Basketball vs. Nebraska in Piscataway, NJ on January 12, 2025.
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PHOTOS: Kiyomi McMiller's highlights prior to joining Lady Gators
Rutger’s Kiyomi McMiller takes a long shot up court as third period ends. Rutgers Women’s Basketball falls to Nebraska 69-62 in Piscataway, NJ on January 12, 2025.
Reiss continues, "I really want the opportunity to coach Ki and teach her the things that she will need to progress to the next level. Kiyomi is a relentless worker, lives in the gym, loves the game and wants to win. Obviously, she is extremely skilled, and her handle is the best I have ever seen from a female. She is a three-level scorer who can create her shot at any time and can really score.
"Ki is committed to becoming a leader and investing in her teammates. She is hungry to learn, hungry to work and hungry to win. Gainesville, we got a good one. Welcome to The Swamp and our Gators family Kiyomi!"
Before Penn State, the Silver Spring, Maryland, product was named to the All-Big Ten Honorable Mention Team after averaging 18.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists as a freshman for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Over the course of her two-year collegiate career, McMiller averaged 20.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.4 steals on 43.6% shooting from the field and 34.3% from 3-point range, along with a 75.0% mark from the free throw line in 50 total games played.
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Q&A
Who is Kiyomi McMiller and what are her achievements?
Kiyomi McMiller is a two-time All-Big Ten guard who averaged 21.6 points per game during her sophomore season at Penn State.
What impact will Kiyomi McMiller have on the Lady Gators?
Kiyomi McMiller is expected to significantly enhance the Lady Gators' scoring and playmaking capabilities, given her impressive stats and accolades.
Why did Kiyomi McMiller transfer to the Florida Lady Gators?
Kiyomi McMiller transferred to the Florida Lady Gators to join a program led by coach Tammi Reiss, who has a long history with her since her early basketball days.
What were Kiyomi McMiller's statistics at Penn State?
At Penn State, Kiyomi McMiller averaged 21.6 points, 4.5 assists, and 1.8 steals per game, showcasing her scoring and playmaking skills.
