Boston Celtics
URI’s Will Daniels goes undrafted
12:45 PM EDT on Monday, June 30, 2008
The NBA Draft concluded last night without a team calling Will Daniels’ name.
The University of Rhode Island star was hoping to become the first Rams player to be picked since Lamar Odom in 1999, but now he’ll attempt to sign with a team for this summer as a free agent.
Daniels worked out for 11 pro teams, including the Celtics, Heat, Pistons, Bobcats and Wizards. He was seen by scouts as a player who could play either forward position and was looked at by several teams that held selections toward the end of the second round.
Reached before the draft, Daniels was sure of his next move regardless of whether he heard his name called.
“It’s important but not the end of the world. Not everything works in your favor,” he said. “Regardless of whether I get picked or not, I’ll go to the summer league and try to make it as an undrafted guy.”
Daniels finished his Rhody career with 1,678 points (eighth all-time) and 662 rebounds. Last season, he ranked fourth in the Atlantic 10 in scoring, averaging 18.6 points per game, and 11th in rebounding, at 6.5 a game.
Daniels says the scouts he has spoken with see his 6-foot-7, 230-pound frame and like his ability to shoot the ball and play either forward position.
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