Dug McDaniel explained

Dug McDaniel
Number:0
Position:Point guard
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:175
Team:Kansas State Wildcats
League:Big 12 Conference
Birth Date:8 January 2003
Birth Place:Washington, D.C., U.S.
High School:Paul VI (Chantilly, Virginia)
College:Michigan (2022–2024)
Kansas State (2024–present)

Dug McDaniel (born January 8, 2003) is an American college basketball point guard for the Kansas State Wildcats. He previously played for the Michigan Wolverines.

Early life and high school

McDaniel attended high school at Paul VI Catholic High School. In his high school career, he played both basketball and football.[1] Coming out of high school, McDaniel was rated as a four-star recruit, the number 14 overall point guard, and the 83rd best player in the class of 2022.[2] McDaniel held offers from schools such as UConn, Michigan, Florida, Georgia, LSU and Penn State.[3] McDaniel ultimately decided to commit to play college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines.[4] [5]

College career

Michigan

Freshman season

In McDaniel's first career start, he scored 15 points, along with seven assists, and three steals, as he helped Michigan to a 90–75 win over Minnesota.[6] In a game against Wisconsin, McDaniel scored a career-high 20 points.[7] McDaniel finished his freshman season playing in 34 games with 26 starts, where he averaged 8.6 points per game, 3.1 rebounds per game, 3.6 assists per gamer, and 1.1 steals per game.[8]

Sophomore season

In Michigan's season opener, McDaniel scored 22 points and eight assists in a win over UNC Asheville.[9] In a game against Oregon, McDaniel knocked down seven threes, racking up 33 points.[10] In a game against the Florida, McDaniel scored 33 points, while also adding eight rebounds, and five assists.[11] On January 10, 2024, McDaniel was suspended for Michigan's next six road games due to academic issues.[12] [13] On February 27, McDaniel was reinstated from his suspension.[14] In the 2023–24 season, McDaniel played in and started 26 games for the Wolverines averaging 16.3 points per game, 3.7 rebounds per game, 4.7 assists per game, and 1.1 steals per game.[15] After the conclusion of the 2023–24 season, McDaniel entered the NCAA transfer portal.[16] [17]

Kansas State

On April 3, 2024, McDaniel transferred to Kansas State.[18]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Lourim . Jake . Dug McDaniel, a basketball star, makes football look easy in Paul VI's rout of Potomac School . . 8 October 2021 . 19 March 2024.
  2. Web site: Sang . Orion . Four-star PG Dug McDaniel becomes Michigan basketball's first 2022 commitment . . June 17, 2021 . March 19, 2024.
  3. Web site: Hawkins . James . Michigan basketball lands first 2022 commitment from four-star guard Dug McDaniel . . June 18, 2021 . March 19, 2024.
  4. Brown . Brandon . Dug McDaniel Commits To Michigan . Sports Illustrated . 18 June 2021 . 19 March 2024.
  5. Web site: Kahn . Andrew . Dug McDaniel, 4-star point guard, commits to Michigan basketball . MLive.com . 18 June 2021 . 19 March 2024.
  6. Web site: Kahn . Andrew . Michigan freshman Dug McDaniel dazzles in first start, makes good on pregame text . . December 9, 2022 . March 20, 2024.
  7. Web site: Kahn . Andrew . Through trauma and tragedy, Michigan basketball's Dug McDaniel emerges . . March 2, 2023 . March 20, 2024.
  8. Web site: Dug McDaniel 2022-23 Splits . Sports Reference . March 20, 2024.
  9. Web site: Budin . Lindsay . Cutting the head of the snake: Dug McDaniel's struggles are Michigan's struggles . . January 10, 2024 . March 20, 2024.
  10. Web site: Kahn . Andrew . Michigan's Dug McDaniel reflects on his suspension, challenging season . . 14 March 2024 . 20 March 2024.
  11. Web site: Borzello . Jeff . Top Big Ten point guard Dug McDaniel to transfer from Michigan . . March 18, 2024 . March 20, 2024.
  12. Web site: Borzello . Jeff . Michigan suspends PG Dug McDaniel for next six road games . . January 11, 2024 . March 20, 2024.
  13. Web site: Garcia . Tony . Michigan basketball's leading scorer Dug McDaniel suspended indefinitely for road games . . January 10, 2024 . March 20, 2024.
  14. Web site: Garcia . Tony . Michigan basketball's Dug McDaniel suspension over: Leading scorer back for road games . . February 27, 2024 . March 20, 2024.
  15. Web site: Dug McDaniel 2023-24 Splits . Sports Reference . March 20, 2024.
  16. Web site: Garcia . Tony . Dug McDaniel enters transfer portal after leading Michigan basketball in scoring . . March 18, 2024 . March 20, 2024.
  17. Web site: Hawkins . James . Dug McDaniel, Michigan basketball's leading scorer, enters transfer portal . . March 18, 2024 . March 20, 2024.
  18. Web site: Former Michigan basketball point guard Dug McDaniel finds new home at Kansas State . . Tony . Garcia . April 3, 2024 . April 5, 2024.

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