en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Dayton Flyers Basketball News https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/news Dayton's basketball team is set to play an outdoor preseason exhibition against Xavier in Mason, Ohio, marking a rare open-air college basketball event that echoes a 1972 cold-weather game played outdoors in Miami. The game is part of the CareSource Invitational hosted at a tennis center. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:28:33 GMT David Jablonski https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57230381 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57230381 true false Javon Bennett and Shawn Phillips Jr. are among 15 players challenging the NCAA eligibility rule. After a recent court ruling, they could get an extra college basketball season to compete for open spots. The NCAA plans to appeal, but this decision shakes up how eligibility is handled. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:41:42 GMT David Jablonski - Staff Writer https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57210020 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57210020 true false Dayton won’t be alone for the 2027 NCAA tournament’s opening days as Wichita, Kansas joins in hosting games thanks to the expansion from 68 to 76 teams. Wichita’s InTrust Bank Arena will host six games alongside Dayton, both cities embracing the reimagined start of March Madness. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:21:43 GMT David Jablonski https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57205675 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57205675 true false The Dayton Flyers are set to face Xavier in what could be the first-ever outdoor game for Dayton men's basketball on Oct. 7 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, part of a CareSource-sponsored doubleheader also featuring Cincinnati vs. Ohio State. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:03:46 GMT David Jablonski https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57204610 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57204610 true false The University of Dayton and Xavier University, along with CareSource, Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati, have announced the inaugural CareSource Invitational Ohio to be played outdoors at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:23 GMT University of Dayton Athletics https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57199801 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57199801 false false Two former Dayton Flyers will play in the NBA Summer League this month in Las Vegas, Nev. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:44:03 GMT David Jablonski https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57198818 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57198818 true false Jordan Talley joined the Dayton Flyers coaching staff in 2026 bringing experience from Florida, Duquesne, and James Madison while highlighting the team's talent, character, and chemistry during summer workouts. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:06:16 GMT David Jablonski https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57189729 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57189729 true false Dayton Athletics is now accepting national anthem tryout submissions Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:22:20 GMT University of Dayton Athletics https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57124041 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57124041 false false The Flyers recently offered scholarships to several top Ohio recruits including Keonte Smith, a highly ranked 6-foot-5 forward from Dayton, competing with other schools like Toledo and Pepperdine, showing UD’s focus on local talent in the 2028 class. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:24:57 GMT David Jablonski https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57133526 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57133526 true false Former Dayton Flyers guard Javon Bennett and fellow athletes filed a lawsuit challenging the NCAA's new age-based eligibility rules, seeking a fifth season of play after completing four seasons without redshirting under the old system. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:53:46 GMT David Jablonski https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57113045 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57113045 true false The Dayton Flyers will play The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on Dec. 15 at UD Arena, according to a report on Wednesday, June 24, by college basketball analyst Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:09:29 GMT David Jablonski https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57060054 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57060054 true false A longtime sports writer shares heartfelt moments from interviewing baseball figures and coaches, highlighting how the sport brings out deep emotions and life-changing memories for players and families alike. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:32:36 GMT David Jablonski - Staff Writer https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57077263 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57077263 true false Nick Irvin, recently hired as assistant coach at Dayton, has deep Chicago basketball roots and helped shape stars like Kyle Davis and Josh Cunningham, aiming to rebuild a strong Chicago-Dayton recruiting pipeline. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:09:34 GMT David Jablonski https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57060056 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57060056 true false The University of Dayton backs the Protect College Sports Act, aiming to fix transfer chaos and protect athlete rights with clearer eligibility and enforcement rules. Senate action is pending on this bipartisan bill, which could reshape college sports by stopping unlimited transfers and shady NIL deals. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:20:27 GMT David Jablonski https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57004014 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/dayton-flyers-basketball/articles/57004014 true false