History of Daniel Gafford in Timeline

Daniel Gafford is an American professional basketball player currently with the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 2019 after playing college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks. Gafford plays both power forward and center positions, showcasing his versatility in the frontcourt.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

October 1, 1998: Daniel Gafford's Birth

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: Recruitment offers

In 2015, Daniel Gafford, a four-star recruit in high school, 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 in his freshman season, Daniel Gafford announced he would return to Arkansas for his sophomore year rather than declare for the 2018 NBA draft. After his freshman season, Gafford was named to the SEC All-Freshman team.

March 18, 2019: Skipped National Invitation Tournament

On March 18, 2019, it was announced that Daniel Gafford would skip the 2019 National Invitation Tournament to prepare for the 2019 NBA draft.

July 8, 2019: Signed with the Chicago Bulls

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

October 26, 2019: NBA Debut

On October 26, 2019, Daniel Gafford made his NBA debut, coming off the bench in a loss to the Toronto Raptors.

2019: NBA Draft

In 2019, Daniel Gafford was drafted in the second round of the NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls.

2019: Named to SEC All-Defensive Team

In 2019, Daniel Gafford was named to the SEC All-Defensive Team, as well as a 1st Team All-SEC pick, after averaging 16.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game during his second year at Arkansas.