Raleigh Egypt Basketball: The Legacy of Maurice "Moe" Miller

Nov 06, 2025 0

The story of Raleigh Egypt basketball is intertwined with the legacy of individuals who have left an indelible mark on the program. Among these figures is Maurice "Moe" Miller, a name synonymous with excellence and dedication.

Maurice “Moe” Miller, who starred at Raleigh Egypt as a player before eventually coaching there, listens to his former coach Jimmy Adams’ remarks during a jersey retirement at a recent Raleigh Egypt vs. East game.

Miller returned to his Raleigh Egypt roots four years ago as a coach, where he’s had success in county championships and has a successful coaching record.

Now coaching at Arlington High, Miller is flanked by his family at Raleigh Egypt where he starred in high school. The school recently retired his jersey.

A Special Ceremony

During a recent special ceremony that included longtime Raleigh Egypt coach Jimmy Adams, Miller’s jerseys - both middle school and high school - have now been officially retired.

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Miller’s jersey was retired during “Alumni Night” at Raleigh Egypt, as the team fell to East High School, 58-71. But the game was a reunion of sorts: Not only did Miller play for Adams there, so did incoming coach Jeremy Holmes.

And who was on Adams’ coaching staff while Jeremy played? Jeremy’s older brother Javonte, who is now head coach at East High.

“I am speechless. I couldn’t imagine it,” said Miller, who recently took over as coach at Arlington High School. “To have (my jersey) retired in both middle school and high school.

The Influence of Jimmy Adams

Adams has been a fixture in local high school hoops. He won back-to-back state championships while he coached at Central High School. He also coached Division I ball at Ole Miss and at the University of Memphis under Larry Finch. After coaching collegiately, he returned to high school coaching.

Miller played for Adams at Raleigh Egypt, and while his coaching career didn’t start under Adams, it is where he got and continues to get his coaching philosophy. Miller is in constant contact with his elder, picking the brain of the veteran coach.

“(Leaving Raleigh Egypt) was extremely difficult,” he said. “It took a lot of talking to my loved ones and a lot of focus. But I couldn’t feel any better with Coach (Jeremy) Holmes taking over.

The occasion was a reunion on many levels. Current Raleigh Egypt coach Jeremy Holmes was pitted against his brother, current East High coach Javonte Holmes.

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Miller's Insights on Coaching and Recruitment

“It is rewarding,” Miller said. “It gives me a deeper understanding of the other side (of coaching). I know how hard it is, pushing and the daily focus of helping them to get to college and school.

“I was always recruited and I took it for granted,” Miller said. “I was recruited by a lot of schools. Now with me as a coach, trying to get kids in school is a process. You enjoy it and trust it.”

Now at Arlington, Miller enters a new phase of his coaching career.

College Career Highlights

As junior in 2009-10: Began campaign coming off bench...played total of 37 minutes in first three contests...after tallying six points, two steals and grabbing career-high seven rebounds against North Carolina State in Glenn Wilkes Classic, regained starting nod against Niagara...played 31 minutes and dished out five assists in APSU comeback win...remained starter over next 13 games...had five assists vs. Drake, while posting nine points...recorded third straight game with at least five assists, with seven dimes vs. Freed-Hardeman...matched then career-high with a perfect 4-of-4 free-throw effort against Ohio while playing 33 minutes...had season’s best shooting night making 4-of-5 field goals for eight points to go with six assists vs. Marian (Ind.)...recorded third straight game with at least four assists at Kentucky...also had three steals and five points against nation's No. 3 team...scored nine points, had four assists and three steals against Evansville...tallied nine points and dished out just eight assists-matching career high-in 22 minutes before fouling out at Missouri...also had just one turnover against Missouri’s vaunted pressure...nailed two free throws to force overtime at Morehead State, finishing with seven points...tallied six assists at Eastern Kentucky....scored season-high 14 points, going 5-of-10 from floor, against UT Martin...also matched career-best with eight assists...made it two straight games in double figures with 10 against Murray State, setting personal best with 8-of-8 free throws...was shifted back to reserve role at home against Tennessee State and remained reserve for all but two games during season's remainder...had five points and three steals off bench at Tennessee Tech...credited with career-high two blocks, but suffered a 2-of-7 free-throw shooting night at Jacksonville State...grabbed two steals to go with six points against Eastern Kentucky...tied career high with three steals against Morehead State...scored nine points off bench at UT Martin, to go along with four assists, two steals and zero turnovers...knocked down 7-of-8 free throws to finish with seven points at Murray State...also nabbed two steals for the fourth straight game....scored eight points off bench, including 4-of-6 at the free-throw line, to go with three assists and three rebounds at Tennessee State.... scored 11 points off the bench against Jacksonville State - his first double-digit effort since scoring 10 points against Murray State, Jan.

High School Achievements

In high school: Played guard for Jimmy Adams at Raleigh Egypt High School...as senior, averaged 16 points, 6.0 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game for the Pharaohs, who finished 30-5...earned all-city and all-region...was named district tournament MVP...also played in Memphis City All-Star game...ranked in the Top 25 Tennessee seniors, according to Rick Bolus' High Potential Basketball Recruiting Service..played in same backcourt as Georgia Tech signee Maurice Miller, Class AAA Mr. Personal: Health care management major...Athletics Director's Honor Roll member last spring...

Achievement	Details
High School	Played guard at Raleigh Egypt High School under Jimmy Adams
Senior Year Stats	Averaged 16 points, 6.0 assists, and 3.0 rebounds per game
Team Record	The Pharaohs finished 30-5
Awards	Earned all-city and all-region honors, named district tournament MVP
Rankings	Ranked in the Top 25 Tennessee seniors by Rick Bolus