11 Facts About Dan Werner

Dan Werner was born on October 9,1987 and is an American former professional basketball player.

Dan Werner played collegiately at the University of Florida and was a freshman member of Florida's 2007 national champion team.

Dan Werner was born in Middletown Township, New Jersey and attended Christian Brothers Academy in New Jersey.

Dan Werner originally committed to attend North Carolina State, but reopened the recruiting process after NC State coach Herb Sendek left the school and ended up signing with coach Billy Donovan at Florida.

Dan Werner played sparingly in the Gators' run through the 2007 NCAA basketball tournament and did not play at all in the team's victory in the championship game against Ohio State.

Dan Werner started most games at the forward position but struggled to score throughout his college career.

Dan Werner's team struggled over the next two seasons, missing the NCAA Tournament and finding themselves in the NIT in 2008 and 2009.

Dan Werner suffered a prolonged shooting slump during his senior year and was eventually replaced in the starting lineup by Chandler Parsons.

Dan Werner played 36 minutes in his last college game, scoring 4 points and grabbing 5 rebounds.

In September 2010, Dan Werner signed a 4-year contract to play for Virtus Bologna in the Italian Series A basketball league.

Dan Werner started regularly at forward, leading the team in rebounding and 3-point shooting percentage, and was named to the league's All-Star team.