Daniel Knause Class: Senior Hometown: Greenville, S.C. High School: Christ Church Episcopal Height: 5-10 Birthdate: 05/03/1987

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		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