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Clint McDaniel
Personal information
Born (1972-02-26) February 26, 1972 (age 53)
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
High school Booker T. Washington
(Tulsa, Oklahoma)
Listed height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight 180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
College Arkansas (1991–1995)
NBA Draft 1995 / Undrafted
Career history
1995 Sacramento Kings
1998 South East Melbourne Magic
Career highlights and awards
  • All-NBL Third Team (1998)
  • NCAA champion (1994)
  • Third- Team All-SEC (1995)

Clinton Eugene McDaniel (born February 26, 1972) is a former American professional basketball player. He played as a shooting guard. McDaniel played in the NBA for the Sacramento Kings. He also played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

In 2022, McDaniel was honored by his old high school, Booker T. Washington. He was added to their Ring of Honor during a special ceremony.

College Basketball Career

Clint McDaniel was a 6-foot-4-inch (1.93 m) guard. He played for the University of Arkansas. He was a very important player on the team that won the National Championship in 1994. They beat Duke University with a score of 76–72.

McDaniel grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was known as one of the best defenders in college basketball. He earned several awards during his college years:

  • NCAA All-Region (1994)
  • SEC All-Conference (1995)
  • NCAA All-Tournament (1995)

Playing Professionally

After college, McDaniel went on to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He joined the Sacramento Kings as a free agent during the 1995-96 NBA season. He also played for a short time with the Washington Wizards.

McDaniel also played basketball overseas. He played professionally in Europe. He also played in Australia for the National Basketball League (NBL). In Australia, he played for the Perth Wildcats and the South East Melbourne Magic.

Clint McDaniel was recognized for his great career. He received the special 2014 SEC Men's Basketball Legends Award. He is one of only two players in SEC history to get more than 100 steals in one season. He had 102 steals in a single season.

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