THE San Miguel Beermen’s lineup just got a further boost with 6’4” combo guard Chris Miller.
Coach Leo Austria said this as the Beermen continued preparing for Season 50 of the Philippine Basketball Association.
Miller is Filipino-American combo guard that Austria selected as the ninth overall pick in the recent 2025 PBA Rookie Draft.
“He is a good combo guard. He is somebody who can lead our frontline,” said Austria.
The 32-year-old Miller brings with him a decade of experience after having having played in various leagues in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Austria took him in after he signed a two-year rookie contract with the Beermen.
“The frontline of the other teams are getting bigger. So he’ll have a good spot with us,” added Austria.
Miller is expected to blend well with the Beermen’s other guards, Juami Tiongson, Chris Ross and Kris Rosales. Peter Atencio
The Beermen’s other picks include Royce Mantua, Justine Guevarra, Axel Iñigo and Jacey Cruz.
Their frontline will once again have June Mar Fajardo, who was the 2025 Philippine Cup Best Player of the Conference.
Then there’s C.J. Perez, the team captain, and Jericho Cruz, the reigning Finals MVP, along with Marcio Lassiter, Chris Ross, Don Trollano, and Moala Tautuaa.
The Beermen finished their Governors’ Cup regular season with a 17-8 record, placing them atop the standings.
They advanced to the semifinals, defeating Ginebra Kings, 4-2, and ultimately secured the championship against TNT. Peter Atencio
