Vanguard University

The athlete: Daniel will see action this season after redshirting a season ago?hails from Phoenix Christian High School?graduated from PCHS in 2009?played for Head Coach Ron Cornelius?named All-Conference and All-State as a senior?averaged 21 points per game and 10 boards per contest?has played basketball for 15 years, including one year playing for the Lake Show club team?also played tennis in high school?brings length to the Lions' roster?a big man who can step out and shoot the three or take his man off the dribble?could see action at the four of five positions this season.

The person: Daniel was born to parents Ron and Kim on May 11, 1990?birthplace is Switzerland?has one sister, Andi?plans on majoring in Communications at Vanguard?favorite place to eat is "Red Lobster"?likes the number 44 and the color blue?enjoys watching "The Fresh Prince of Bell Air"? favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13?roots for the LA Lakers and Phoenix Suns?sports hero is Amare Stoudemire?favorite actor is Megan Fox?likes to play tennis, sand volleyball, and golf?thinks that self-control is an important character traits?likes Philippians 4:13?most respects his dad, who taught him about life and basketball?has learned that life is a roller coaster?basketball has taught him that hard work pays off?career goal is to play basketball in Europe.

His thoughts: The best thing about Vanguard is the friendships.

Coach Soliday's Comments: Dan has good upside because of his size and skill. He can shoot with range and has soft touch around the rim. Dan's ability to impact our program will be largely determined by how much he improves over the next two years.