As a Freshman in 2011-12: Appeared in 31 games, averaging 3.0 points and 2.1 rebounds per game... Averaged 2.3 points and 1.4 rebounds per game in BIG EAST play... Averaged 0.0 points and 1.0 rebounds per game in the BIG EAST Tournament... Notched a BIG EAST-high eight points against DePaul... Totaled 15 points and seven rebounds against Maine... Hit double digits with 11 points, five rebounds and three blocks against Wagner.
Before UConn: Completed a post graduate year at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla... The 10th ranked player overall and the No. 3 small forward in the class of 2011 according to Rivals.com... Rated the 19th-best prospect in the class of 2011 by Maxpreps.com... Selected for the prestigious Pangos All-American Camp... Attended Taft High School in Woodland Hills, Calif. before his time at IMG Academy.
Personal: DeAndre M. Daniels... Born April 15, 1992... Son of Laron Daniels and Kiljuana Thorpe... His stepmother is Venetia Esteen... Has six siblings, Romance Olivier, John Daniels, Justin Daniels and Keirstyn Daniels, Azhwalaee Oliver and Keyonna Walker.