Dash Daniels

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Dash Daniels
No. 4–Melbourne United
Position Point guard
League NBL
Personal information
Born (2007-12-18) 18 December 2007 (age 17)
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Career information
Playing career2025–present
Career history
2025–present Melbourne United
2025–present Sandringham Sabres
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
FIBA Asia Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2025 Saudi Arabia

Dash Daniels (born 18 December 2007) is an Australian professional basketball player for Melbourne United of the National Basketball League (NBL).

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Early life

Daniels was born on 18 December 2007. [1] He is the younger brother of NBA player Dyson Daniels. [2] He grew up playing basketball like his brother, training at the Hoop City facility owned by Melbourne United in Cheltenham. [3] Similar to his brother, Daniels was developed by the NBA Academy Australia. [4] He was one of 11 players invited to the 2024 NBA Academy Games and also was named the top defensive player at the Basketball Without Borders camp in 2025. [4] [5] Daniels was selected player of the tournament at Australia's 2024 U18 national championships. [6]

Professional career

Daniels had offers to play college basketball for top programs in the U.S., but declined to stay in Australia. [6] In December 2024, at age 16, he signed with Melbourne United in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL), becoming one of the league's youngest players ever. [7] He also joined the Sandringham Sabres, debuting in the NBL1 South in May 2025 with a 19-point performance. [8]

Daniels has been regarded as a top prospect for the 2026 NBA draft. [9]

International career

Daniels has played for Australian national teams at various competitions. [10] At age 14, he played six games and helped Australia win the title at the 2023 FIBA Under-16 Asian Championship, while at age 15, he participated at the 2024 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup and was the tournament's leader with 3.6 steals per game. [6] [10] He was named to the Australian Men's national Basketball team for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup. [11]

References

  1. ↑ "Dash Daniels (Australia) - Basketball Stats, Height, Age | FIBA Basketball". www.fiba.basketball. 1 August 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  2. ↑ Givony, Jonathan; Charania, Shams (13 December 2024). "Dash Daniels, brother of Hawks' Dyson, signs with Melbourne at 16". ESPN.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ↑ Uluc, Olgun (14 December 2024). "Family, growth, and the NBA: Why Dash's path to the top starts at United". ESPN.
  4. 1 2 Hollinger, Josh (18 February 2025). "NBA All-Star Game wasn't weird enough. Plus, scouting Dash Daniels". The Athletic .
  5. ↑ Wells, Jed (3 July 2024). "Dash Daniels, Jacob Furphy highlight 2024 NBA Academy Games". The Sporting News .
  6. 1 2 3 Cotton, Ben (14 December 2024). "Huge coup as top Aussie prospect Dash Daniels rejects college offers to join NBL". Fox Sports.
  7. ↑ "Daniels Dashes to NBL Next Stars". National Basketball League. 14 December 2024.
  8. ↑ "A Dash of class: Daniels shines in first appearance". National Basketball League. 19 May 2025.
  9. ↑ Bernucca, Andrew (3 June 2025). "Dash Daniels Could Be in the Perfect Environment with Melbourne United Next Season". Sports Illustrated .
  10. 1 2 "Dash Daniels". RealGM.
  11. ↑ "Dash Daniels headlines youthful Boomers squad". ESPN.com. 2025-07-30. Retrieved 2025-07-30.
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