Next Star Daniels reveals off-season plan

Melbourne United Next Star Dash Daniels has signed with the Sandringham Sabres for the 2025 NBL1 South season. 

Daniels will join NBL26 teammates Tom Koppens and Campbell Blogg (injured), coached by former United player David Barlow. 

Daniels will soon return to Victoria from the USA and suit up for the remainder of the Sabres’ season. 

“The reason for this is really to just get some more running into my legs. I haven't played a proper game in a while, so it'll be good to get some games into me,” he said. 

“We've got Dave Barlow, who I'm pretty close with at Melbourne United, and he's been really good to me so far. Just to get on board with him will be great, I can't wait to get started.”

Daniels will become the fourth Next Star to play in both the NBL1 and NBL. 

“It's a great pathway. It's another one of those leagues that is very talented, it's got some great players in it. It can help you get to the next level,” he said.

“And that's what I'm trying to do right now, just go on to NBL1 and try and find my groove with the team and do as best I can, and then go into the NBL season confident.”