Oklahoma Transfer Duke Miles Shocks Fans by Choosing Vanderbilt—What This Means for Both Programs

Mark Byington is at it again, reshaping the Vanderbilt basketball squad with a methodical spree of transfer portal moves that have fans buzzing—and for good reason. The latest addition? Duke Miles, a seasoned guard ready to lace up for what should be his final collegiate season. With a journey that’s wound through Troy, High Point, and Oklahoma, Miles brings valuable experience and versatility to a Commodores roster that’s rapidly reinventing itself ahead of the 2025 campaign. Byington’s relentless roster makeover, now boasting seven portal commitmets, reflects a strategic push to build a competitive edge in college hoops’ ever-shifting landscape. If you’re curious about how Miles fits into this evolving picture and what it means for Vanderbilt’s season, stick around—it’s a story loaded with late-breaking intrigue. LEARN MORE

Last season with the Sooners,  Miles averaged 9.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists after transferring to Norman, Oklahoma, from High Point.Here’s a look at Miles’ stats in his five collegiate seasons with Troy, High Point and Oklahoma:

As a transfer:

Byington has flipped the Vanderbilt roster with seven transfer portal additions following the commitment from Miles. The Commodores’ transfer portal class ranks 42nd according to 247Sports rankings.

Byington and the Commodores received a commitment from former Oklahoma guard Duke Miles. Miles, who is entering his sixth season of collegiate basketball, is playing in what should be his final year of eligibility. He has previous stops with Troy, High Point and the Sooners. He is the seventh transfer portal commitment for Byington.

Duke Miles stats

Here’s what you need to know about Miles, including his stats and 247 recruiting ranking:

• 2020-21 (Troy): 8.6 points on 45.3% shooting, 3.5 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game in 26 games (20 starts)
• 2021-22 (Troy): 8.4 points on 40.6% shooting, 2.8 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game in 17 games (5 starts)
• 2022-23 (Troy): 14.0 points on 47.1% shooting, 2.3 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 0.7 steals per game in six games (0 starts)
• 2023-24 (High Point): 17.5 points on 36.1% shooting, 3.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game in 33 games (27 starts)
• 2024-25 (Oklahoma): 9.4 points on 43.0% shooting, 2.0 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game in 34 games (34 starts)

Duke Miles 247 rating

Coming out of Percy L. Julian High School in Montgomery, Alabama, Miles was an unranked prospect by 247Sports’ Composite rankings. As a transfer, Miles is ranked the No. 231st player in the portal rankings and the No. 60 overall shooting guard this cycle.

• Star rating: Zero stars
• National ranking: n/a
• Positional ranking: n/a
• State ranking: n/a

Mark Byington‘s flipping of the Vanderbilt basketball roster continued on Monday.

• Star rating: Four stars
• Overall ranking: No. 231 overall
• Positional ranking: No. 60 shooting guard

Miles has had a busy offseason himself. Miles entered the transfer portal on May 3. He committed to Virginia on April 7, but reopened his commitment and flipped to new Texas A&M coach Bucky McMillan on April 11. He, however, requested his release on May 2 and was granted that by the Aggies on May 5.

Vanderbilt basketball transfer portal class

As a high school recruit:Here’s a look at the additions by Byington and Vanderbilt in the portal this offseason:

• Duke Miles (from Oklahoma)
• Tyler Harris (from Washington)
• Jalen Washington (from North Carolina)
• Mason Nicholson (from Jacksonville State)
• Frankie Collins (from TCU)
• Mike James (from NC State)
• AK Okereke (Cornell)