UNC women's basketball player Xylina McDaniel finds the beast within
Posted Jan 15, 2016
From the moment Xylina McDaniel arrived on campus, her intensity resembled that of a raging bull. In the mold of her father — former NBA All-Star Xavier McDaniel — the Columbia, S.C. native flashed a high basketball IQ and competitive drive. And with bulk inside and agility on the perimeter, the fleet-footed forward struck fear in opponents.
(Daily Tar Heel)
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