ACADEMIC NOTES: Plans to study biology/sports medicine...Member of the Honor Roll in high school.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2011 graduate of Corona Del Mar High School…Played for Ryan Schacter…McDonalds All-America game nominee…Was rated the No. 18 overall recruit in the state of California and No. 52 shooting guard overall in the nation in ESPN Recruiting Rankings All-CIF Southern Section Division III second team…First-team All-Pacific Coast…BALLISLIFE Regional All-American…Ranked on ESPN recruiting page at No. 157 and No. 52 for position...Named one of top 15 area players by the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce…Three-time Newport Beach Dream team selection…Averaged 15.3 points per game as a senior…Reached playoffs three times…Averaged 13.6 points and 3.9 rebounds as a junior and led his team to a school-best 24-4 record and a CIF Southern Section quarterfinal appearance…Rated one of the Top 20 high school two guards in the western United States….He was an All-Orange County selection and All-CIF selection, as well as All- Pacific Coast League.

PERSONAL: Born Daniel Jerome Cheek April 20, 1993 in Washington, D.C…Son of Carlita and Kevin Ray…Has three brothers, Kevin, Kavon and Dakota…Also considered the University of Portland…Enjoys working on classic cars.