Dyson Daniels

Dyson Daniels (born 17 March 2003) is an Australian professional basketball player who last played for the NBA G League Ignite of the NBA G League.

Dyson Daniels
Free agent
PositionGuard / Small forward
Personal information
Born (2003-03-17) 17 March 2003
Bendigo, Victoria
NationalityAustralian
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–2022NBA G League Ignite
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Australia
FIBA Oceania U15 Championship
2018 Papua New Guinea

Early life and career

Daniels was born in Bendigo, Australia and started playing basketball at age seven.[1] He signed with the Bendigo Braves, his father's former team, of the NBL1 for the 2019 season.[2] Later that year, Daniels joined the NBA Global Academy, a training center at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.[3] He helped Victoria win a silver medal at the 2021 Australian Under-20 Championships.[4] Along with basketball, Daniels was a talented Australian rules footballer in his younger years and represented his home state of Victoria at several national football championships[5] before giving up the sport to focus solely on basketball.

Professional career

On 21 June 2021, Daniels signed with the NBA G League Ignite, a developmental team affiliated with the NBA G League.[6] He turned down offers from several college programs and the National Basketball League Next Stars program.[7]

On 16 April 2022, Daniels declared for the 2022 NBA draft.[8] Daniels reportedly grew from 6’6” to 6’8” while preparing for the draft .[8]

National team career

Daniels represented Australia at the 2018 FIBA Oceania Under-15 Championship in Papua New Guinea. He averaged 8.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game, helping his team win the gold medal.[9] On 20 February 2021, Daniels made his debut for the Australian senior national team at FIBA Asia Cup qualification.[10] He recorded 23 points, six steals and four assists in an 81–52 win over New Zealand.[11]

Personal life

Daniels' father, Ricky, is from the United States and played college basketball at NC State before embarking on a professional career.[1] He was a two-time South East Australian Basketball League MVP with the Bendigo Braves, and his number was retired by the team.[12] Daniels' older brother, Kai, plays college basketball at Regis University.[13]

References
  1. "Boomers' phenom will have you shouting "Damn, Daniels!"". FIBA. 21 February 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  2. Iles, Kieran (26 February 2019). "Dyson Daniels keen to forge his own identity with Bendigo Braves". Bendigo Advertiser. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  3. Garlepp, Josh (1 March 2020). "Dyson Daniels is the NBA Global Academy's latest star, with an admirable goal in mind". Fox Sports. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  4. Bourke, Adam (8 May 2021). "Daniels dominates for Victoria at national championships". Bendigo Advertiser. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  5. Tuckerman, Raelee (3 June 2015). "Dyson sports Big V". Bendigo Advertiser. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
  6. "International Standout Dyson Daniels Signs With NBA G League Ignite". NBA G League. 21 June 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  7. Givony, Jonathan (20 June 2021). "NBA's G League Ignite sign first highly touted international prospect in Australia's Dyson Daniels". ESPN. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  8. "Australian guard Dyson Daniels, the No. 10 prospect in the ESPN 100, to enter the 2022 NBA draft". ESPN. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  9. "Dyson Daniels (AUS)'s profile – FIBA U15 Oceania Championship 2018". FIBA. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  10. Ward, Roy (19 February 2021). "'He's kind of unique, a throwback': Dyson Daniels follows in Ben Simmons' footsteps in making Boomers debut". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  11. Kidane, Benyam (20 February 2021). "Dyson Daniels leads young Aussie Boomers to impressive win over New Zealand in FIBA Asia Cup qualifier". Sporting News. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  12. "Dyson Daniels to emulate his father, Ricky, and play for Braves". Bendigo Advertiser. 22 February 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  13. "Dyson Daniels". Pro Insight. 30 October 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
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