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Dash Daniels opens up on his move to the Phoenix, his US off-season, NBA Draft hopes and excitement for his first Throwdown.

21 Jul
NBL.com.au

NBL Next Star Dash Daniels has changed from Melbourne blue to green, after announcing this week he's joining the South East Melbourne Phoenix for NBL27.

The 18-year-old young gun sits down with former NBL champion Pete Hooley to discuss a fascinating off-season in the US and how much he's looking forward to the first Throwdown of the season.

>> Next Star's new team revealed

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