Dyson Daniels

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Dyson Daniels
No. 3 – NBA G League Ignite
PositionShooting guard
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (2003-03-17) 17 March 2003 (age 18)
Bendigo, Victoria
NationalityAustralian
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight199 lb (90 kg)
Career information
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–presentNBA G League Ignite
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Australia
FIBA Oceania U15 Championship
Gold medal – first place 2018 Papua New Guinea

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

Early life and career[]

Daniels 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]

Professional career[]

On 21 June 2021, Daniels signed with the NBA G League Ignite, a developmental team affiliated with the NBA G League.[5] He turned down offers from several college programs and the National Basketball League Next Stars program.[6]

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.[7] On 20 February 2021, Daniels made his debut for the Australian senior national team at FIBA Asia Cup qualification.[8] He recorded 23 points, six steals and four assists in an 81–52 win over New Zealand.[9]

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.[10] Daniels' older brother, Kai, plays college basketball at Regis University.[11]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "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. ^ "International Standout Dyson Daniels Signs With NBA G League Ignite". NBA G League. 21 June 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Dyson Daniels (AUS)'s profile – FIBA U15 Oceania Championship 2018". FIBA. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "Dyson Daniels to emulate his father, Ricky, and play for Braves". Bendigo Advertiser. 22 February 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  11. ^ "Dyson Daniels". Pro Insight. 30 October 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
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