The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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50 ■ THE WOLFPACKER BASKETBALL PREVIEW 2018-19 Analysis: Daniels sat out last season, per NCAA rules, after transferring in from Utah. He is one of two wings, joining former UNC Wilmington star C.J. Bryce, that are expected to make a significant and immediate impact for head coach Kevin Keatts now that they are eligible. Daniels earned strong reviews while working with the scout team last year and is considered a savvy scorer. He will help add some length to the perimeter as well. Career Highlights: Started 26 games and played in 29 as a freshman at Utah … Was fourth on the team in scoring (9.9 points per game), and second in assists (78) and steals (25) … Shot 57.1 percent from the field, second best among Pac-12 freshmen and eighth overall in the conference … Had a career-high 24 points in a win over Washington … Played his last high school season at Prolific Prep in Napa, Calif. … Before that, attended Kalamazoo Central and averaged 16.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game as a junior. Personal: Son of Pete and Tiffany Daniels … Has a sister … Was a three-sport star at Kalamazoo, who also played football and ran track. STATISTICS Year G-GS MPG PPG RPG BPG FG% 3FG% FT% 2016-17* 29-26 26.9 9.9 4.6 2.7 57.1 40.0 71.9 * at Utah DEVON DANIELS 24 R-So. • Battle Creek, Mich. • 6-5 • 200 G T e n Q u e s t i o n s W i t h D e v o n D a n i e l s Who would you like to see in concert that you haven't seen yet? J-Cole. Who is your favorite NBA player? LeBron James. Who is your favorite NBA team? Whatever team LeBron James is on. [He is currently a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.] What is your guilty pleasure TV program? "Game of Thrones," "Westworld" and "X-Files." Who is your favorite athlete at NC State that is not a basketball player? Tziarra King [women's soccer]. What is the toughest road venue you have played in? Arizona — I loved it though. What's a long-term promise you have made to your family? I am going to take care of them. They just have to believe in me. Would you wear your NC State jersey in a social setting? Depends on the event. If the event calls for it I would. What is the worst movie you re - member seeing? The newest "Alien." When I was younger I was into "Alien vs. Preda- tor," stuff like that, and they messed it up. What is your go-to res- taurant for a date? Some sushi spot. PHOTO BY KEN MARTIN