Prospect Spotlight: Daniel Wright (2020)
The updated 2020 prospect rankings will be released later this month, and 6-foot-6 Sergeant Bluff-Luton forward Daniel Wright will be making a high debut.
When asked about his playing style, the first thing he mentioned was efficiency. And with shooting clips of 53/43/89 this past season, the sophomore has established himself as one of the best shooters in Iowa.
“I like to be really efficient, I like to shoot at a high percentage. I’m more of a catch-and-shoot type guy out on the perimeter. But I can get to the basket, too, when I want to,” said Wright, who led the Warriors in assists as a sophomore.
“I like to pass a lot, too. I focus on getting my teammates involved more than anything. I think it’s more fun to get teammates easy buckets than to force shots myself.”
Wright burst onto the scene as a sophomore, his outstanding shooting, passing and rebounding were big reasons why Sergeant Bluff-Luton was able to make the 3A state tourney.
“My coach told me there was a spot to fill and I was going to need to step up, and I kind of just took on that challenge,” said Wright.
“Next year will be a lot of fun, we have Sam (DeMoss) and Conner (Groves) back, and a couple other guys — it’s going to be a fun season, I think.”
This spring and summer, Wright will be playing grassroots for the first time ever. He’ll run with Showtime Hoopers, playing up on the 17U team alongside SB-L teammate Conner Groves and Sioux City West point guard Cliff McCray.
“I play baseball, too, so it’s tough to try and fit all that in, but I’m going to give it a try this year,” said Wright.
Also a standout on the gridiron, Wright was the starting quarterback as a sophomore of the Warriors. Iowa State has inquired about him, also South Dakota State and North Dakota State.
As for what he wants to pursue in college: he doesn’t know just yet.
“My favorite sport is kind of always the one I’m in at the time. Football, we had a great season, and I don’t really know what I want to do yet. I just want to keep my options open,” said Wright.
“I love basketball, and football and baseball, and I’d love to get a chance to play any of those at the college level.”