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Daniel Orton

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Scouting Report on Daniel Orton

by Jerry Meyer - 05/30/2007
A huge physical presence, Orton does his best work on the defensive end, blocking shots and rebounding. Offensively, he feeds the post well from the high post, but has room for improvement as a low post scorer. He does have three-point shooting range.

Jerry Meyer serves as a national scout and recruiting analyst for Rivals.com. He played at Lipscomb University where be became college basketball's all-time career assist leader. Meyer earned Mr. Basketball honors in the state of Tennessee as a high school junior and senior. He has served as an assistant coach at Vanderbilt and also co-authored the book, "Basketball Skills and Drills."

Latest News

On the rise: Who's had the best offseason?5/22/2009 Rivals.com College Basketball

Kentucky's March sadness has transformed into April and May gladness. The Wildcats followed up the hiring of John Calipari by landing a recruiting class for the ages. Kentucky fans aren't the only ones with reasons to smile. Here's a look at the five teams that have enjoyed the best offseasons so far.

Class of 2009 post players scouting report4/13/2009Rivals.com College Basketball
Hood, Orton help lead Gold to DFC victory4/12/2009CatsPause.com
PHOTO GALLERY: Derby Festival Classic4/12/2009CatsPause.com
Orton talks recruiting upon DFC arrival4/10/2009CatsPause.com
PHOTO GALLERY: DFC Practice4/10/2009CatsPause.com
Orton reports a 'big misunderstanding'4/9/2009CatsPause.com
Coaching moves affect several recruiting classes4/3/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Calipari visits Orton4/3/2009CatsPause.com
Recruiting process a priority4/1/2009CatsPause.com
Orton family reacts to Calipari news4/1/2009CatsPause.com
Orton in 'wait and see' mode3/27/2009CatsPause.com
Derby Festival Classic rosters announced3/9/2009CardinalSports.com
DFC rosters include all 3 UK signees3/9/2009CatsPause.com
2009 Jordan Brand All-American Team2/16/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Jordan Brand All-American Team Announced2/11/2009NYCHoops.net
Wall ready to shine in Jordan game2/11/2009Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Florida in familiar spot atop SEC12/1/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Early signing period conference breakdown11/21/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Fastbreak Friday: Pure madness10/17/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Weekly Wrap: Five-star impact10/15/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Orton: Fans, title dreams led to UK10/12/2008CatsPause.com
Orton a Wildcat10/12/2008CatsPause.com
Fastbreak Friday: The madness begins10/10/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Fastbreak Friday: First official for No. 19/19/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Kansas moving up Orton's list9/18/2008JayhawkSlant.com
Orton gives high marks to Gillispie's home visit9/12/2008CatsPause.com
Latest on Self's visit with Orton9/11/2008JayhawkSlant.com
In-Home Visits Begin Today9/9/2008JayhawkSlant.com
Nike USA Select Sweep in Brazil8/23/2008NYCHoops.net
Cats have inside track for Orton8/14/2008CatsPause.com
Nike Select Team Heads to Brazil8/14/2008NYCHoops.net
Nike Global Games: semifinals8/10/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Orton, Cheek compete in UConn camp8/3/2008UConnReport.com
Latest from Orlando: Athletes First in spotlight7/27/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Super Showcase: Friday7/26/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
2008 Nike Global Challenge7/22/2008NYCHoops.net
Peach Jam: Sunday morning7/13/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Takes 5ive Classic draws talent, coaches7/8/2008CatsPause.com
Five-Star Orton talks about official visits6/25/2008JayhawkSlant.com
Orton excelled at NBA Camp6/24/2008BuckeyeGrove.com
Orton, Watford showcase skills at NBA camp6/20/2008CatsPause.com
NBA Players Camp: Session two6/19/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Orton: Kentucky made 'strong impression'6/14/2008CatsPause.com
Orton makes visit to Stillwater6/9/2008OStateIllustrated.com
Video: Daniel Orton Gets the Rebound6/9/2008Rivals.com
Boyd breaks down recruitment5/28/2008JayhawkSlant.com
MDC finals5/27/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Is KU an option for Five-Star Orton?5/15/2008JayhawkSlant.com
Ikard collects the hardware5/7/2008OKVarsity.com
April rewind: 2009 prospects in the news5/2/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Old School Super Regional on horizon4/16/2008HawgSports.com
Boo Williams eye catchers4/15/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Boo Ballers4/14/2008CarolinaBlue.com
Boo Williams comes to a close4/13/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Williams Invitational4/13/2008CatsPause.com
Boo Williams: Day One4/12/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Center of attention: Examining the 2009 Cs4/11/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Orton speaks on coaching change4/3/2008OStateIllustrated.com
Old School Super Reginal in Conway3/11/2008HawgSports.com
Schools tracking Orton2/18/2008Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
5-star Orton is taking it all in stride1/2/2008BuckeyeGrove.com
Clarke off to hot start12/24/2007HawgSports.com
Two schools at top of Orton's list12/4/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Top center for 2009 listing Cats early11/14/2007CatsPause.com
Orton in Stillwater for homecoming?10/25/2007OStateIllustrated.com
Fastbreak Friday: Final officials?10/19/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Orton has had numerous visitors10/11/2007BuckeyeGrove.com
Orton taking it all in10/3/2007SicEmSports.com
Orton Receives First Visitor9/12/2007JayhawkSlant.com
Fastbreak Friday: Huge weekend for visits9/7/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Peach Jam notes: Playoffs underway7/15/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Peach Jam notes: Recruiting scoop7/14/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Nike Peach Jam 17s player summaries, part I7/13/2007TheWolfpacker.com
Peach Jam Notes: Look out for Gaucho guards7/13/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Big man Orton likes the Bucks7/12/2007BuckeyeGrove.com
LeBron James: Sunday action7/9/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
NBPA camp: Friday morning action6/22/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Action starts at NBPA camp6/20/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Baylor Elite Camp leaves impression6/20/2007SicEmSports.com
NIKE Hoop Jamboree: Vol. 16/18/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
GA Blazers take the NIKE MDC5/28/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
PHOTO GALLERY: More sights from MDC5/28/2007CatsPause.com
Nike Memorial Day Classic: Day One5/27/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
PHOTO GALLERY: Memorial Day Classic5/27/2007CatsPause.com
Cactus Classic is best in the West5/17/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Arizona Cactus Classic Preview: Pool F5/16/2007GOAZCATS.com
Video: Daniel Orton shows his potential5/16/2007Rivals.com
Jayhawk Invitational: Friday5/5/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Henry puts on show5/5/2007JayhawkSlant.com
Daniel Orton has Cowboy offer5/2/2007OStateIllustrated.com
KU in the mix for another Five-Star prospect4/24/2007JayhawkSlant.com
KU prospects take the court in Houston4/21/2007JayhawkSlant.com
Ten national names to watch4/8/2007CarolinaBlue.com
Boo Williams: Saturday4/8/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Williams Invitational4/7/2007Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
2009 OSU legacy a top target12/13/2006OStateIllustrated.com
More visits, more camps10/20/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Semifinals set for Peach Jam7/15/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting
Boo Williams: Friday Night4/8/2006Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting