Avery Mills

The Liberty University Women’s Basketball Headshots are Photographed on Media Day on September 4, 2024. (Photo By: Kendall Tidwell)

Class:
Freshman
Position:
G
Height:
5-9
Hometown:
Milford, Del.
Prev School:
Liberty Christian Academy

2024-25 (Fr.)

The Lady Flames’ only freshman to appear in all 33 games
CUSA All-Freshman Team member
2-time CUSA Freshman of the Week (Nov. 18 and Jan. 27)
Shot well from the field (51.9 percent), three-point range (46.2 percent) and the foul line (91.3 percent), making 18 straight free throws to close the season
Scored in double figures nine times with a high of 19 points against both Tennessee (Nov. 16) and Randolph (Dec. 11), while also hitting a career-high five triples against Randolph
Excelled against FIU, tallying 14 points during a Jan. 25 home win and scoring a team-best 15 markers at FIU on Feb. 22
Reached double digits five times in the last eight games of the season. The span included the March 8 regular-season finale against Western Kentucky when she scored all 13 of her points during a 4:46 stretch spanning the third and fourth quarters of Liberty’s come-from-behind victory.
Led all players with 17 points during a CUSA semifinal triumph over Louisiana Tech on March 14
CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member

Prep

Graduated from Liberty Christian Academy (LCA) along with current teammate Emmy Stout
Helped her team claim its first-ever VHSL Class 3 state title as a senior after the Bulldogs won their first regional championship her junior year
Totaled 2,759 high school points, more than 1,000 rebounds and over 500 assists
First team all-state performer all three seasons she played at LCA (sophomore, junior and senior), averaging 22+ ppg each year
Scored 7.0 ppg as a freshman at Winston-Salem Christian, one of the nation’s top programs

Personal

Daughter of Michael and Heather Mills
Father played baseball at Delaware State and Delaware Tech
Birthday is Feb. 28
Communications major

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I loved everything about Liberty and knew it was the place for me as soon as I stepped foot on campus. The Christ-focused atmosphere, the amazing coaching staff, high level of competition, it had everything and more that I wanted in a school.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I pray and listen to worship music before every game, it gets my mind focused on why I’m doing this and prepares me mentally, spiritually, and physically.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents inspire me because they are awesome examples of a woman and man of God, they lead others to Jesus and are so humble.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning a State Championship my senior year.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I chose #1 because one of my favorite sayings is “Audience of One,” God is the One I’m playing for.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My dad played baseball at Delaware State and Delaware Tech.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite meal is snow crab legs.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Instagram

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Singing and playing piano.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a Chocolate Lab named Harper and a German Shepherd named London.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Steph Curry

What is your favorite possession and why?
A pair of custom Jordans that my brother got made for me. They have my favorite scripture and initials and LU written on it and it was a really special gift.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Tennessee Whiskey by Chris Stapleton

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Anywhere in Greece because it is so pretty.