https://daytonflyers.com/rss.aspx?path=mbballLatest news items for University of Dayton Athleticsen-us60https://daytonflyers.com/news/2026/6/3/mens-basketball-dayton-usf-announce-mens-basketball-home-and-home-series.aspxhttps://daytonflyers.com/news/2026/6/3/mens-basketball-dayton-usf-announce-mens-basketball-home-and-home-series.aspxMen's Basketball

The University of Dayton and the University of South Florida have jointly announced they will play a two-game series in men's basketball beginning in the 2026-27 campaign.]]>Promotional graphic announcing a home-and-home men's basketball series between the University of Dayton and the University of South Florida. The graphic features a red background with large white text reading "HOME & HOME." Dayton's Flying D logo appears on the left and South Florida's Bulls logo appears on the right. At the bottom, the first game is listed as taking place at UD Arena on Dec. 12, 2026, and the return game is listed at the Yuengling Center in 2027, with the exact date to be determined. Dayton, Nike, and Atlantic 10 logos appear at the top.Wed, 3 Jun 2026 14:00:00 EST446761https://daytonflyers.com/news/2026/5/29/mens-basketball-mens-hoops-adds-deneen-elevates-napier-for-2026-27.aspxhttps://daytonflyers.com/news/2026/5/29/mens-basketball-mens-hoops-adds-deneen-elevates-napier-for-2026-27.aspxMen's Basketball

University of Dayton head men's basketball coach Anthony Grant announced the addition of veteran strength and conditioning coach Lou DeNeen, as well as the promotion of former Flyer student-athlete and graduate assistant CJ Napier to video coordinator, on Friday.]]>MBB - Staff Updated 2Fri, 29 May 2026 11:55:00 EST446758https://daytonflyers.com/news/2026/5/21/mens-basketball-caresource-dayton-mens-basketball-partner-again-to-host-notre-dame-in-a-charity-exhibition-game-to-support-adolescent-young-adult-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention.aspxhttps://daytonflyers.com/news/2026/5/21/mens-basketball-caresource-dayton-mens-basketball-partner-again-to-host-notre-dame-in-a-charity-exhibition-game-to-support-adolescent-young-adult-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention.aspxMen's Basketball

CareSource and the University of Dayton will host an exhibition game between the Dayton Flyers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's basketball teams. The game will cap off the fourth year of community engagement events championing adolescent and young adult mental health and suicide prevention.]]>Graphic promoting “The Spotlight” charity exhibition basketball game benefiting Jay’s Light mental health awareness. The graphic features the Notre Dame and Dayton logos facing off with “VS” between them. Event details read: “Charity Exhibition – October 17, 2026 – UD Arena.” The Spotlight logo appears on the left with the tagline “To shine a light on mental health for Jay’s Light,” and CareSource branding is centered at the bottom on a red background.Thu, 21 May 2026 11:30:00 EST446754https://daytonflyers.com/news/2026/5/14/mens-basketball-announces-staff-update.aspxhttps://daytonflyers.com/news/2026/5/14/mens-basketball-announces-staff-update.aspxMen's Basketball

University of Dayton men's basketball coach Anthony Grant has announced several staff updates for the upcoming 2026-27 season, including the elevation of James Kane to associate head coach, as well as the hiring of Nick Irvin and Jordan Talley as assistants.]]>A graphic of coaches James Kane, Nick Irvin and Jordan Talley.Thu, 14 May 2026 11:45:00 EST446744https://daytonflyers.com/news/2026/4/13/general-14th-annual-rudys-awards-celebrates-student-athletes.aspxhttps://daytonflyers.com/news/2026/4/13/general-14th-annual-rudys-awards-celebrates-student-athletes.aspxBaseball, Football, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Softball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Track and Field, Women's Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Academic Services

R.U.D.Y.S. stands for Recognition and celebration of University of Dayton student-athletes Year-end Showcase.]]>2026 RUDYSMon, 13 Apr 2026 13:30:00 EST1346651https://daytonflyers.com/news/2026/4/13/mens-basketball-jaiun-simon-r-u-d-ys-2026-finalist.aspxhttps://daytonflyers.com/news/2026/4/13/mens-basketball-jaiun-simon-r-u-d-ys-2026-finalist.aspxMen's Basketball

(Editor's Note:  This is part of a series of stories of the RUDY Award finalists.  Two winners – one male and one female – will be announced at the conclusion of the end of the R.UD.Y.S. Awards Banquet on Monday.]]>Dayton Men's Basketball player Jaiun Simon plays offense looking to pass the ballMon, 13 Apr 2026 11:14:00 EST446643https://daytonflyers.com/news/2026/3/31/mens-basketball-javon-bennett-to-play-in-nabc-reese-all-star-game.aspxhttps://daytonflyers.com/news/2026/3/31/mens-basketball-javon-bennett-to-play-in-nabc-reese-all-star-game.aspxMen's Basketball

University of Dayton men's basketball player Javon Bennett has been selected by the National Association of Basketball Coaches to represent the Flyers in the 2026 NABC-Reese's Division I College All-Star Game.]]>A red graphic with Javon Bennett dribbling a basketball that says All-Star Game.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:01:00 EST446583https://daytonflyers.com/news/2026/3/25/mens-basketball-mens-hoops-falters-in-nit-quarterfinal-against-illinois-state-61-55.aspxhttps://daytonflyers.com/news/2026/3/25/mens-basketball-mens-hoops-falters-in-nit-quarterfinal-against-illinois-state-61-55.aspxMen's Basketball

The University of Dayton men's basketball team fell behind early in the National Invitational Tournament quarterfinal and never recovered despite a late rally, falling 61-55 to Illinois State on Wednesday night at UD Arena.   The loss ends the collegiate careers of Javon Bennett, Jacob Conner, Jordan Derkack, and Keonte Jones.]]>Dayton men's basketball player Jordan Derkack drives against Illinois State in the NIT.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:59:00 EST446563https://daytonflyers.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-welcomes-illinois-state-for-nit-quarterfinal.aspxhttps://daytonflyers.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-welcomes-illinois-state-for-nit-quarterfinal.aspxMen's Basketball

The Dayton Flyers return to the friendly confines of the Epicenter of College Basketball, UD Arena, to host the quarterfinal round of the National Invitational Tournament against Illinois State on Wednesday, March 25.]]>Dayton’s Keonte Jones, wearing No. 7, celebrates with a roar near the basket at UD Arena after a big play, turning toward teammate No. 4 for a high-five while another Flyer, No. 0 Javon Bennett, smiles nearby, with the red-clad crowd and cheerleaders reacting in the background.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:00:00 EST446555https://daytonflyers.com/news/2026/3/22/-udmbb-hosts-illinois-state-for-nit-quarterfinal-wednesday-night.aspxhttps://daytonflyers.com/news/2026/3/22/-udmbb-hosts-illinois-state-for-nit-quarterfinal-wednesday-night.aspxMen's Basketball

DAYTON – The University of Dayton men's basketball team will return to the friendly confines of Epicenter of College Basketball, UD Arena, for the National Invitational Tournament quarterfinal against Illinois State on Wednesday, March 25 at 7 p.m.]]>The University of Dayton Arena during the Flyers' game against ETSU.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:10:00 EST446551