College of Saint Rose Athletics

ABOUT SMALLS: Solid all-around backcourt player who should see time at both guard positions…Natural scorer with quick hands…Will add experience to the backcourt…Transferred from Schenectady County CC where he played in 2006-07…Did not play in 2007-08 due to an injury…Spent the 2005-06 campaign at SUNY Cobleksill.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three year varsity player and two-year starter at Schenectady High…Was among the Mountain Valley Conferences’ top-five players in scoring, assists and steals while at Cobleskill…Named the Male Student-Athlete of the Year at Schenectady County CC after averaging 26.5 points and 6.5 assists…Served as a team captain…Played his high school basketball for Mark Sausville.

GENERAL: Mentioned that Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan are the athletes he most admires…Said his parents are the people who have had the greatest impact on him…Hot dogs are his favorite food…Favorite movie is “Jumanji”…Works as a teacher assistant at the School at Northeast in Schenectady during the summer…Aspires to attend law school.

COACH BEAURY ON SMALLS: “Daniel is a great addition to our team as he comes to us from Schenectady County Community College. His hustle and understanding of the game make Daniel a very valuable player to this year’s squad. He comes to practice every single day to work on his game and get better. Daniel is a great student and will be a great addition for us as we continue to compete in one of the country’s most competitive conferences. We look forward to this season as Daniel brings more quickness and depth to our backcourt.”