McDaniel went on to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA), signing as a free agent Sacramento Kings during the 1995-96 NBA season signing  with the Washington Wizards in the 1996–97 season but was later released. He has also played professionally in Europe and in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) with the Perth Wildcats and the South East Melbourne Magic.
McDaniel went on to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA), signing as a free agent Sacramento Kings during the 1995-96 NBA season, joining the Washington Wizards in the 1996–97 season but was later released. He has also played professionally in Europe and in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) with the Perth Wildcats and the South East Melbourne Magic.