Sam McDaniel
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26
198
cm
102
kg
G
Biography
A shoulder injury ended his 2024/25 season before it even started but the standout defender and ever-improving offensive threat will be looking to hit back hard at the Brisbane Bullets in NBL26.
Son of former NBL star Wayne and spent four years at college beginning with two seasons at Southeastern Community College before the last two at the University of Louisiana, Monroe.
Began as a development player with Melbourne United before being elevated to a full roster spot in NBL19 going on to be part NBL21 championship.
Moved to the Tasmania JackJumpers and was important in them reaching the Grand Final in NBL22 before being Grand Final MVP in the Hobart Chargers winning an NBL1 South championship.
Was NBL1 South Best Defensive Player in 2023 ahead of joining the Bullets in NBL24 and backed that up by being the NBL1 North MVP and leading the Brisbane Capitals to a Grand Final with 22.0 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists.
A shoulder injury ended NBL25 before it started but returned to the Capitals as part of a team that made the 2025 Grand Final and now is ready to return with the Bullets in NBL26.
