| Daniel Knause |
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 | Class: Senior
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 | Hometown: Greenville, S.C.
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 | High School: Christ Church Episcopal
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 | Height: 5-10
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 | Birthdate: 05/03/1987
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2007-08: Daniel Knause compiled a 13-10 singles record, playing primarily at no. 3 singles for the Paladins. He also teamed with partner Jason Basile to record a 4-5 doubles record during the 2008 season. He went undefeated in conference singles, posting a 9-0 record. During the fall season, Knause posted a 9-3 singles record and went undefeated in doubles with partner Jason Basile with a 3-0 record.
2006-07: As a sophomore, Knause continued to perform, posting a 15-11 singles record, and a 7-1 singles record in the Southern Conference. His season included victories over then-32nd ranked Tennessee and then-33rd ranked Kentucky, helping the Paladins to a 4-3 victory.
2005-06: Knause was another rookie who stepped into the Furman lineup immediately. He is a tremendous competitor who has proven he can compete at the collegiate level. Knause earned second-team all-conference honors in singles with an 8-1 record at the No. 5 position. He recorded two victories at the league tournament to help Furman win the crown and closed out the year on a five-match winning streak. He also had a very successful 2006 ITA Summer Circuit.
Prep/Personal: Knause was a key player in Christ Church Episcopal's four consecutive state championships. As a 16-year old, he was ranked among the top 35 in the country. He finished he prep career ranked No. 3 in the state of South Carolina and No. 3 in the South. Knause was born on May 3, 1987 and is the son of Terry and Lindy Knause. He is majoring in mathematics and economics.
| Knause's Career Dual Statistics |
2006 2007 2008 Total |
Singles 12-12 15-11 13-10 40-33 |
SoCon 8-1 7-2 9-0 24-3 |
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Doubles 0-0 0-0 4-5 4-5 |
SoCon 0-0 0-0 2-0 2-0 |
Getting to Know Knause...
Favorite Restaurant: Jason's Deli
Favorite Book: Rapid Interpretations of EKGs by Dr. Dale Dubin M.D.
Favorite Movie: Saw series
Favorite TV Show: Top Gear on BBC
Craziest Ambition: To play golf on the PGA Tour
Best Non-Athletic Talent: Trivial knowledge
First Job: Teaching tennis
Something People Don't Know About Me: I have a Black Belt in Karate
Proudest Athletic Accomplishment: Sweeping the SoCon regular season and tournament titles with my teammates and going undefeated at #3 singles in the SoCon individually last year
Most Famous Person I've Met: Kevin Garnett
If a movie were made about me, I'd want this actor to play me: Mark Wahlberg
Pro Player I'd Most Like to Play Against: David Ferrer, because he's the highest ranked player whose serve I could return
The Reality Show I'd Go On: The Big Break
If I'm Cooking, We're Having...: Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches