Peyton McDaniel, the standout guard who concluded her collegiate journey at James Madison University, has officially signed a professional contract with Landerneau Bretagne Basket in France. The agreement places her on the roster of the La Boulangère Wonderligue side, a league that saw the team advance to the quarterfinals in the 2025‑26 season.
From Virginia to Brittany
McDaniel’s move marks a significant step in her basketball trajectory, transitioning from the NCAA stage to one of Europe’s most competitive women’s leagues.
During her tenure with the Dukes, she helped the program capture its 11th conference tournament title and secure a spot in its 14th NCAA Championship appearance, earning the Most Outstanding Player award in the process.
Her statistical footprint is equally impressive: she finishes third all‑time in scoring with 2,325 points and fourth in rebounds with 1,025, while appearing in 154 games — the second‑most in program history. She also ranks fourth in free‑throw accuracy at 81.1% and eighth in career steals with 186.
Beyond the numbers, McDaniel’s leadership was on display at the Sun Belt Women’s Basketball Championship, where she averaged 25.0 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, guiding her team to the title.
Now, as she prepares for the upcoming season with Landerneau Bretagne Basket, expectations are high for the Virginia native to translate her collegiate dominance into professional impact.