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Danowski Picked Seventh In The NLL 2008 Entry Draft
9/8/2008 12:00:00 AM | Men's Lacrosse
BOSTON, Mass.?Four former Blue Devil men's lacrosse players recently were drafted by three different teams in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) 2008 Entry Draft at TD Banknorth Garden over the weekend. The NLL is North America's professional indoor lacrosse league, featuring 13 teams playing in the major markets in the United States and Canada.
Matt Danowski led the way as the No. 7 pick for the Colorado Mammoth. The Mammoth also picked up Michael Ward with the 31st choice. The Philadelphia Wings grabbed Tony McDevitt in the fifth round and 60th overall and Nick O'Hara went to the San Jose Stealth at the 70th pick. A total of 76 players were selected in the six-round Entry Draft, which features the best young talent from NCAA lacrosse programs as well as Canada's junior lacrosse system.
Danowski closed out his illustrious career with the Blue Devils as the all-time leading scorer in NCAA lacrosse history with 353 career points. In 2008, he led the nation in total points (97) and assists (56) while becoming the first player in NCAA history to register three seasons with 40 or more goals and 40 or more assists. A three-time USILA First Team All-American and three-time ACC Player of the Year honoree, the Farmingdale, N.Y., native was the Tewaaraton Trophy winner in 2007 and was a finalist in 2008. Danowski claimed USILA Player of the Year honors in both 2007 and 2008.
A defensive midfielder for the Blue Devils, Ward played in 19 games and registered nine points from two goals and seven assists in 2008. He picked up 41 ground balls his senior season and corralled 134 for his career. Overall, Ward finished his career as a Blue Devil with six goals and 12 assists for 18 points in 78 contests.
A second-team All-America pick in 2008, McDevitt started 19 games at longstick defense for much of his career. A defensive stalwart, he picked up 54 ground balls and was a leader on a defense that allowed just 7.3 goals per game in 2008. He garnered third-team All-America honors in 2007 and was a second-team pick in 2005. McDevitt played in 76 games, starting 66 of those, and finished with 198 ground balls and two points.
O'Hara was a two-time first-team All-American at longstick midfield. He saw action in 19 games and led the team with 88 ground balls. The Orchard Park, N.Y., native registered four goals and four assists for eight points as a senior and finished his career with 304 ground balls, 14 goals, and 10 assists in 80 contests. He garnered Scholar All-America honors in 2007 and was twice named to the NCAA All-Tournament Team.
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