[7] In May 2018, McDaniel joined the Mount Gambier Pioneers of the South East Australian Basketball League (SEABL).

[9] In August 2018, McDaniel joined Melbourne United as a development player for the 2018–19 NBL season.

[14][15] He played a key role on the defensive end during the season and helped Melbourne win the championship.

[16] On 1 July 2021, McDaniel signed a three-year deal with the Tasmania JackJumpers, a franchise entering the NBL for the first time in 2021–22.

[16] Following the NBL season, he joined the Hobart Chargers of the NBL1 South and helped them win the 2022 championship while earning grand final MVP honours.

[24] On 26 September 2024, McDaniel was ruled out of the 2024–25 NBL season after he aggravated a shoulder injury that was originally sustained during his stint with the Capitals.