Clint McDaniel facts for kids
Personal information | |
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Born | Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
February 26, 1972
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 | |
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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.
See also
In Spanish: Clint McDaniel para niños