The basics
McDaniel told 247Sports he is originally from Chicago and moved to Florida, where he plays for Prolific Prep. 247Sports lists him at 6-foot-7 and has him playing club basketball for Pro One. Listed as a SF at Prolific Prep, and he appears on the Florida board. Status: uncommitted.
The boards
ESPN ranks McDaniel No. 2 in the class and calls him a mature and unselfish competitor who is blossoming into an impactful two-way player, crediting his playmaking, his low and controlled handle, his rebounding, and his ability to turn deflections into points. ESPN compared his game to Jalen Williams and Derrick White, and wrote that he needs to keep developing his consistency to close the gap on Crawford. McDaniel told 247Sports he believes he can create his own shot and that he thrives in the midrange.
Production
247Sports reported McDaniel averaging 17 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.4 blocks a game through eight games on the U16 circuit.
The recruitment
He is uncommitted.
The look
247Sports reported McDaniel averaging 17 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.4 blocks a game through eight games on the U16 circuit. McDaniel told 247Sports he is originally from Chicago and moved to Florida, where he plays for Prolific Prep. ESPN compared his game to Jalen Williams and Derrick White, and wrote that he needs to keep developing his consistency to close the gap on Crawford.
He is uncommitted. The desk already filed the Gaskins vs. McDaniel head-to-head on this gym. Write McDaniel down as No. 2. Prolific Prep already handed you 17 points, 10.1 rebounds on a wing.
What to watch
How much of the midrange game he describes carries out to the three point line this season? Can he stay as productive on the glass against older frontcourts at Prolific Prep?
Sources: ESPN, 247Sports, and the CBR board as of 2026-08-22.
