Boys Basketball: Daniels going to be a major recruit for Taft

If De'Andre Daniels from Taft of Woodland Hills continues to improve at the rapid rate he is moving at right now, he could have his pick of colleges to go to come the 2011-2012 season.

Daniels could be the regions most improved player after scoring 25 points and grabbing nine rebounds in a summer league game against Agoura Monday night.

The 6'9 wing showed improved skills and a fluidness to his game not seen ever since he landed at Renaissance Academy in La Canada via Louisiana two years ago.

Daniels had potential but was raw his sophomore year and it is now just starting to come out.

Having to sit out of varsity competition because he transferred, Daniels must have been working on his game in secret.

He had a dunk in the second half that brought the crowd to its feet, showing his amazing athletic ability.

His father, LaRon, said Kentucky, Virginia, Memphis, UNLV, and Utah have offered scholaships and more colleges are expected to do so this week.

Daniles also received good news two weeks ago when the NCAA sent a letter confirming it will give Daniels an extra year to gain full eligibility for the 2012 season.

Daniels will play at Taft next year but will likely play the 2011 season not in California.