David Jablonski

Dayton’s two freshmen learning how much of a grind college practices are The story of the 2025-26 Dayton Flyers began in the spring when the coaches started building the roster through the transfer portal.

My last feature following interviews last week with Dayton's seven newcomers focuses on freshmen Damon Friery and Jaron McKie. daytondailynews.com/sports/dayto...

Villanova transfer says Dayton has a team that will give its all Most of the players on the 2025-26 roster for the Dayton Flyers have plenty of incentives to win this season because of their experiences last season.

Villanova transfer says Dayton has a team that will give its all. .... My latest summer feature on the Flyers after interviews with Dayton's seven newcomers last week is on Malcolm Thomas. daytondailynews.com/sports/villa...

Dayton guard, still only 18, much stronger after one year in college basketball The transfer portal isn’t a real place, but entering it is a surreal experience for college athletes.

My latest summer feature on UD's newcomers: Dayton guard Bryce Heard, still only 18, much stronger after one year in college basketball daytondailynews.com/sports/dayto...

Top-100 recruit in 2026 class schedules visit with Dayton Cody Peck, a 6-foot-11 forward in the class of 2026, will visit the Dayton Flyers on Sept. 13, according to a report Friday by Dushawn London, of 247sports.com.

Cody Peck, a top-100 recruit in the 2026 class, will visit Dayton in September, according to a report today by Dushawn London. daytondailynews.com/sports/top-1...

Dayton adds transfer from Cal State Northridge Obi Toppin may have a future as a sports writer after his basketball career ends. He broke the news of the Dayton Flyers landing a commitment from Cal State Northridge transfer Keonte Jones, a 6-foot-...

Dayton adds Cal State Northridge transfer Keonte Jones, who announced his decision tonight. Obi broke the news of the commitment to the group of reporters who were interviewing him Wednesday at his camp. I also talked to DaRon Holmes II about Jones today. daytondailynews.com/sports/dayto...

Current, former Flyers unite for pickup basketball game on campus Dayton Flyers fans saw DaRon Holmes II walking through the parking lot at the Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken in Kettering and started buzzing with anticipation Thursday.

DaRon Holmes II on his impression of the current Flyers after pickup game: "I love the way they played. I thought they played great. I think if they can continue to play with that heart and passion, they’re going to be a very good team.” daytondailynews.com/sports/curre...

Dayton checks all the boxes for Georgia transfer De’Shayne Montgomery took more calls the first time he entered the transfer portal than the second time but had no shortage of coaches reaching out this spring after making the decision to leave the G...

Dayton checks all the boxes for Georgia transfer De'Shayne Montgomery daytondailynews.com/sports/dayto...

Toppin returns to Dayton for fifth annual basketball camp Obi Toppin did not give 100% effort against the kids who got to play him 1-on-1 on Wednesday at the UD RecPlex. He dunked a couple of times and blocked a shot or two but settled for a couple of fadeaw...

Obi Toppin talked about boxing in Miami, Dayton's growing NBA legacy, etc. in an interview today at his annual kids camp at the UD RecPlex. daytondailynews.com/sports/toppi...

PHOTOS: Fifth annual CareSource Obi Toppin Basketball ProCamp PHOTOS: Fifth annual CareSource Obi Toppin Basketball ProCamp on July 30, 2025.

PHOTOS: Fifth annual CareSource Obi Toppin Basketball ProCamp www.daytondailynews.com/sports/unive...

I forgot to ask Malcolm Thomas about this on Monday but remembered to ask Obi Toppin today. Toppin confirmed he did hear from Thomas and gave him his blessing to wear No. 1. www.daytondailynews.com/sports/archd...

Dayton basketball: Iona transfer gains valuable experience at Donovan Mitchell’s camp A video featuring Dayton Flyers guard Adam Njie Jr. started making the rounds Saturday on social media.

My second story in a series on Dayton's newcomers is about Adam Njie Jr., who talked about playing at Donovan Mitchell's Spida Elite Camp last weekend in California. daytondailynews.com/sports/dayto...

Dayton basketball interview: Jordan Derkack (July 28, 2025) Dayton basketball interview: Jordan Derkack (July 28, 2025)

VIDEO: Dayton basketball interview: Jordan Derkack (July 28, 2025) www.daytondailynews.com/sports/dayto...

Dayton guard working his way back after foot surgery in June All seven newcomers on the Dayton Flyers men’s basketball roster sat down for interviews with the Dayton Daily News on Monday in the Skuns Room at the Cronin Center.

This story on Jordan Derkack is the first in a series of Dayton basketball stories after seven interviews with UD newcomers yesterday. daytondailynews.com/sports/dayto...

Dayton picked to finish in top half of PFL The Dayton Flyers were picked to finish fifth in the Pioneer Football League preseason poll on Monday. They received one second-place vote and two third-place votes.

Dayton picked to finish fifth in PFL preseason poll. daytondailynews.com/sports/dayto...

Just interviewed all seven Dayton newcomers at Cronin Center. Stories coming in the days ahead. One piece of injury news: Jordan Derkack had right foot surgery in June. He’s now in a protective boot. He said it’s too early to tell if he’ll be back for start of preseason.

I think I should be sending the A-10 a gift for its 50th birthday, but it sent me one.

Archdeacon: New UD Flyer Malcolm Thomas ‘more than just a basketball player’ If you scour the internet, you’ll find videos of several impressive performances by Malcolm Thomas, the new, 6-foot-8 addition to the Dayton Flyers:

Tom Archdeacon: New UD Flyer Malcolm Thomas ‘more than just a basketball player.’ ... There's more UD coverage this week. I'm talking to all seven Dayton newcomers, one at a time, tomorrow at the Cronin Center. daytondailynews.com/sports/archd...

Dayton offers scholarship to 2026 forward from Iceland Heimir Helgason, a 6-foot-9 forward in the class of 2026, announced Wednesday he received a scholarship offer from the Dayton Flyers.

Dayton offers scholarship to 2026 forward from Iceland daytondailynews.com/sports/dayto...

Dayton basketball: Flyers again rank in top 20 in attendance The Dayton Flyers men’s basketball ranked 20th in average attendance (13,407) and 15th in cumulative attendance (241,328) in the 2024-25 season, UD announced Wednesday.

Dayton basketball: Flyers again rank in top 20 in attendance daytondailynews.com/sports/dayto...

‘Forever a Flyer’ — Riazzi, key Dayton player in 1950s, dies at 90 Carmen Riazzi committed to play basketball at the University of Cincinnati when he was a senior at Erie Tech High School in Pennsylvania. He had a full scholarship and was ready to go, his youngest so...

‘Forever a Flyer’ — Carmen Riazzi, key Dayton player in 1950s, dies at 90 daytondailynews.com/sports/forev...

Dayton offers scholarship to 2027 guard from Indianapolis Jahari Miller, a 6-foot-3 guard in the class of 2027, announced Monday he received a scholarship offer from the Dayton Flyers.

Dayton offers scholarship to Jahari Miller, a 2027 guard from Indianapolis daytondailynews.com/sports/dayto...

Carmen John Riazzi Obituary July 19, 2025 - Routsong Funeral Home and Cremation Services View Carmen John Riazzi's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

Carmen Riazzi, a great Dayton Flyer in the 1950s, died on Saturday at 90. www.routsong.com/obituaries/c...

Dayton’s L’Etang helps lead France to bronze in FIBA U20 championships Dayton Flyers forward Amaël L’Etang played a key role in leading France to a bronze medal in the FIBA U20 EuroBasket championships this month in Greece.

Dayton’s Amaël L'Etang helps lead France to bronze medal in FIBA U20 championships daytondailynews.com/sports/dayto...

Former UD stars Holmes, Brea turn in solid performances in NBA Summer League DaRon Holmes II’s agent, Aaron Reilly, summed up his performance in the NBA Summer League best.

Former UD stars Holmes, Brea turn in solid performances in NBA Summer League daytondailynews.com/sports/forme...

Luke Kennard’s annual basketball camp ‘getting bigger and bigger’ Luke Kennard carried his 15-month-old son, Porter, across the court at Camp Chautauqua as a group of junior high girls prepared for a game at the Luke Kennard Elite Basketball Camp on Saturday.

Luke Kennard recently had a home built in Springboro and will call that home in the offseason as he enters Year 9 in the NBA and his first season with the Atlanta Hawks. daytondailynews.com/sports/luke-...

Dayton will start series with CUSA program in 2025-26 season The Dayton Flyers will start a home-and-home series with Liberty University in the 2025-26 season, according to a source.

Dayton will start series with Liberty in 2025-26 season. First game at UD Arena in December. daytondailynews.com/sports/dayto...

The 80th Ohio University High School Journalism Workshop is underway. #HSJW2025

Holmes delivers strong performance in return to NBA Summer League DaRon Holmes II couldn’t have asked for much more Thursday as he returned to action in the NBA Summer League one year after suffering an Achilles tendon tear — except for a victory.

DaRon Holmes II delivers strong performance in return to NBA Summer League daytondailynews.com/sports/holme...

Former Flyer ‘blessed and honored’ to be with Phoenix Suns Koby Brea signed a contract with the Phoenix Suns on Monday while wearing a shirt from his most recent team, the Kentucky Wildcats. He did not forget his other college team, though, when he appeared a...

Koby Brea appeared at a press conference with other Suns rookies on Monday and said he's ‘blessed and honored’ to be with Phoenix. daytondailynews.com/sports/forme...

Grant ‘couldn’t be prouder’ of latest former Flyer headed to NBA Dayton Flyers coach Anthony Grant first talked about Koby Brea on National Signing Day in November 2019.

Anthony Grant ‘couldn’t be prouder’ of Koby Brea, latest former Flyer headed to NBA daytondailynews.com/sports/grant...