History of Daniel Gafford in Timeline

Daniel Gafford is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. Drafted in the second round of the 2019 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls, Gafford played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He is a versatile player, capable of playing both power forward and center positions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

October 1, 1998: Daniel Gafford Born

On October 1, 1998, Daniel Gafford was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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August 1, 2015: Committed to University of Arkansas

On August 1, 2015, Daniel Gafford committed to the University of Arkansas.

2015: Received College Offers

In 2015, Daniel Gafford, a four-star recruit, received offers from multiple schools including Kansas, Vanderbilt, and Florida.

2018: Returned to Arkansas for Sophomore Year

In 2018, after averaging 11.8 points and 6.2 rebounds per game during his freshman season and being named to the SEC All-Freshman team, Daniel Gafford announced he would return to Arkansas for his sophomore year, foregoing the 2018 NBA draft.

March 18, 2019: Skipped National Invitation Tournament

On March 18, 2019, after his sophomore season, Daniel Gafford announced he would skip the 2019 National Invitation Tournament to prepare for the 2019 NBA draft.

July 8, 2019: Signed by the Chicago Bulls

On July 8, 2019, the Chicago Bulls announced they had signed Daniel Gafford.

October 26, 2019: NBA Debut

On October 26, 2019, Daniel Gafford made his NBA debut for the Chicago Bulls, coming off the bench in a game against the Toronto Raptors.

2019: Named to SEC All-Defensive Team and 1st Team All-SEC Pick

In 2019, Daniel Gafford, during his second year at Arkansas, improved his statistics and was named to the 2019 SEC All-Defensive Team and was a 1st Team All-SEC pick.

January 15, 2020: Injured Thumb

On January 15, 2020, Daniel Gafford injured his thumb early in a match against the Washington Wizards and was expected to be out for two to four weeks.