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Ed Daniel
Daniel (with ball) at Murray State.
No. 2 – Maccabi Ashdod
PositionPower forward
LeagueIsraeli Basketball Premier League
Personal information
Born (1990-06-13) June 13, 1990 (age 34)
Birmingham, Alabama
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High schoolWoodlawn (Birmingham, Alabama)
CollegeMurray State (2009–2013)
NBA draft2013: undrafted
Playing career2013–present
Career history
2013–2014Pistoia Basket 2000
2014–2015Pallacanestro Varese
2015Vanoli Cremona
2015–2016Fortitudo Bologna
2016–presentMaccabi Ashdod
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-OVC (2013)

Edward "Ed" Daniel (born June 13, 1990) is an American basketball player who plays for Maccabi Ashdod. Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Daniel played college basketball at Murray State University.

College career

After starring at Woodlawn High School in Birmingham, Daniel committed to play college basketball for the Murray State Racers in Murray, Kentucky and was a key member of the winningest recruiting class in Racer history.[1] As a junior, Daniel was a starter on the Racers' 2011–12 team, which won 23 straight games to start the season and went 31–2 overall. As a senior the following year, Daniel averaged a double-double (13.2 points and 10 rebounds per game) and was named first-team All-Ohio Valley Conference.[2]

Professional career

After the close of his college career, Daniel worked out for several NBA teams,[3] but ultimately was not selected in the 2013 NBA draft. He signed with Pistoia Basket 2000, averaging 8.9 points and 7.5 rebounds for the 2013–14 season. For the 2014–15 season, Daniel signed with Pallacanestro Varese.[4] On February 12, 2015, he signed with Vanoli Cremona.[5] On July 19, 2016, Daniel signed with the Israeli team Maccabi Ashdod.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Winningest Senior Class Honored At Racer Basketball Banquet". Murray State Racers. April 16, 2013. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  2. ^ "Murray State's Canaan, Belmont's Clark and Byrd Earn Top 2012-13 OVC Men's Basketball Honors". Ohio Valley Conference. March 5, 2013. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  3. ^ Grant, Michael (June 18, 2013). "Murray basketball star Ed Daniel making the rounds in NBA". Louisville Courier-Journal. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  4. ^ Trapani, E. (July 21, 2014). "Pallacanestro Varese officially sign Ed Daniel". Sportando.net. Retrieved December 6, 2014.
  5. ^ Vanoli Cremona announces Ed Daniel
  6. ^ "Ed Daniel sign with Maccabi Ashdod". 20 July 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2016.