Dug McDaniel

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Dug McDaniel
Personal information
Born (2003-01-08) January 8, 2003 (age 21)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school Paul VI
(Chantilly, Virginia)
College Michigan (2022–2024)
Position Point guard

Dug McDaniel (born January 8, 2003) is an American college basketball point guard who is currently in the transfer portal. He previously played for the Michigan Wolverines.

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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 ultimilty decided to commit to play college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines. [4] [5]

College career

Michigan

2022-23 season

In McDaniel's first career start, he dropped 15 points, along with seven assists, and three steals, as he helped Michigan to a 90-75 win over Minnesota. [6] In a matchup against the Wisconsin Badgers, McDaniel dropped 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]

2023-24 season

In Michigan's season opener, McDaniel tallied 22 points and eight assists in a win over UNC Asheville. [9] In a matchup versus the Oregon Ducks, McDaniel knocked down seven threes, racking up 33 points. [10] In a matchup 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 suspenison. [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 decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [16] [17]

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References

  1. ↑ Lourim, Jake (8 October 2021). "Dug McDaniel, a basketball star, makes football look easy in Paul VI's rout of Potomac School". The Washington Post. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  2. ↑ Sang, Orion (17 June 2021). "Four-star PG Dug McDaniel becomes Michigan basketball's first 2022 commitment". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
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  4. ↑ Brown, Brandon (18 June 2021). "Dug McDaniel Commits To Michigan". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
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  6. ↑ Kahn, Andrew (9 December 2022). "Michigan freshman Dug McDaniel dazzles in first start, makes good on pregame text". MLive.com. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
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  8. ↑ "Dug McDaniel 2022-23 Splits". Sports Reference. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  9. ↑ Budin, Lindsay (10 January 2024). "Cutting the head of the snake: Dug McDaniel's struggles are Michigan's struggles". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  10. ↑ Kahn, Andrew (14 March 2024). "Michigan's Dug McDaniel reflects on his suspension, challenging season". MLive.com. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  11. ↑ Borzello, Jeff (18 March 2024). "Top Big Ten point guard Dug McDaniel to transfer from Michigan". ESPN. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  12. ↑ Borzello, Jeff (11 January 2024). "Michigan suspends PG Dug McDaniel for next six road games". ESPN. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  13. ↑ Garcia, Tony (10 January 2024). "Michigan basketball's leading scorer Dug McDaniel suspended indefinitely for road games". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  14. ↑ Garcia, Tony (27 February 2024). "Michigan basketball's Dug McDaniel suspension over: Leading scorer back for road games". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  15. ↑ "Dug McDaniel 2023-24 Splits". Sports Reference. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
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