Clinton Eugene McDaniel (born February 26, 1972) is a retired American professional

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player. A 6'4" (1.93 m)

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from the

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, McDaniel was a key member of the 1994

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team that defeated Duke University, 76–72. Born and raised in

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, McDaniel was considered the best on ball defender in the country. McDaniel went on to play in the

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(NBA),signing as a free agent

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during the 1995-96 NBA season signing with the Washington Wizards 1996–97 season but later released. He has also played professionally in Europe and in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) with the

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and the

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/ref> McDaniel has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious 2014 SEC Men's Basketball Legends Award. McDaniel is the first of only two players in SEC history to ever record 100 steals in a single season(102). McDaniel was named to the AP 3rd Team All-Conference 1995, and named to the 1995 Final Four All-Tournament Team.

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