Dayton's DaRon Holmes (No. 15) attempts a free throw against VCU in overtime on March 8, 2024 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (Rick Roshto (Custom Credit) /Rick Roshto)
UD moved up one spot to No. 24 after two wins last week at Saint Louis and an overtime home win over VCU. They are also ranked No. 24 in this week’s Top 25 Coaches Poll.
Dayton was ranked No. 25 in last week’s AP Top 25 poll.
The Flyers have been ranked eight straight weeks in the AP Top 25 Poll since January 15.
Dayton wrapped up the regular season with a 24-6 overall record, 14-4 in the Atlantic 10.
They are the No. 3 seed in this week’s Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Championship.
UD’s first game will be Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. They will play either No. 6 Duquesne, No. 11 Rhode Island, or No. 14 Saint Louis.
Pregame coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. on WHIO Radio. The game will also be carried here at WHIO.com.
Dayton head coach Anthony Grant embraces DaRon Holmes (15) after the game against VCU on March 8, 2024 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (Rick Roshto (Custom Credit) /Rick Roshto)
Dayton's DaRon Holmes (No. 15) attempts a free throw against VCU in overtime on March 8, 2024 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (Rick Roshto (Custom Credit) /Rick Roshto)
Dayton guard Kobe Elvis (No. 24) attempts a three-pointer against VCU in overtime on March 8, 2024 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (Rick Roshto (Custom Credit) )
Dayton guard Kobe Elvis (No. 24) drives to the basket against VCU in overtime on March 8, 2024 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (Rick Roshto (Custom Credit) )
Koby Brea (4) drives to the basket in the 1st half against VCU on March 8, 2024 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (RICK ROSHTO www.dblrphoto.com /Rick Roshto)
DaRon Holmes II (15) attempts a jumper against Saint Louis on March 5, 2024 in St. Louis, MO Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (RICK ROSHTO www.dblrphoto.com /Rick Roshto)
DaRon Holmes (15) of Dayton attempts a shot against Loyola Chicago on March 1, 2024 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (RICK ROSHTO www.dblrphoto.com /Rick Roshto)
Koby Brea attempts a three-pointer on Feb. 27, 2024 against Davidson Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (RICK ROSHTO www.dblrphoto.com /Rick Roshto)
DaRon Holmes (15) drives to the basket against Duquesne on Feb. 13, 2024 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (ric/Rick Roshto)
DaRon Holmes (15) attempts a jump shot against Fordham on Feb. 17, 2024 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (RIC/Rick Roshto)
DaRon Holmes (15) goes in for a dunk in the 2nd half against Fordham on Feb. 17, 2024 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (RICK ROSHTO www.dblrphoto.com )
DaRon Holmes (15) attacks the basket against Duquesne on Feb. 13, 2024 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (RICK ROSHTO www.dblrphoto.com /Rick Roshto)
DaRon Holmes (15) goes in for a dunk against St. Bonaventure on Feb. 2, 2024 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (RICK ROSHTO www.dblrphoto.com /Rick Roshto)
DaRon Holmes (15) goes in for a layup against St. Bonaventure on Feb. 2, 2024 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (RICK ROSHTO www.dblrphoto.com /Rick Roshto)
Dayton's DaRon Holmes (15) attempts a shot against George Washington on Jan. 30, 2024 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (RICK ROSHTO www.dblrphoto.com /Rick Roshto)
Javon Bennett (0) dribbles past a Richmond defender on Jan. 27, 2024 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (RICK ROSHTO www.dblrphoto.com /Rick Roshto)
DaRon Holmes (15) goes to the basket against Rhode Island on Jan. 20, 2024 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (ric/Rick Roshto)
Javon Bennett (0) handles the basketball against Rhode Island on Jan. 20, 2024 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (RICK ROSHTO www.dblrphoto.com /Rick Roshto)
Javon Bennett (0) drives to the basket against Rhode Island Jan. 20, 2024 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (RICK ROSHTO www.dblrphoto.com /Rick Roshto)
DaRon Holmes II (15) goes in for a dunk near the end of the Dayton-SLU game on Jan. 16, 2024 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (RICK ROSHTO www.dblrphoto.com /Rick Roshto)
University of Dayton's DaRon Holmes (15) with a dunk against UMass on Jan. 7, 2024 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (RICK ROSHTO www.dblrphoto.com /Rick Roshto)
DaRon Holmes II (15) drives for a dunk against Longwood on Dec. 20, 2023 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (RICK ROSHTO www.dblrphoto.com /Rick Roshto)
Javon Bennett directs the offense against Oakland on Dec. 20, 2023 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (Rick Roshto /Rick Roshto)
DaRon Holmes II dunks against Cincinnati on Dec. 17, 2023 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (RICK ROSHTO www.dblrphoto.com /Rick Roshto)
DaRon Holmes II makes a move against Cincinnati on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2023 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (RICK ROSHTO www.dblrphoto.com /Rick Roshto)
DaRon Holmes II dunks as Dayton plays Troy at the UD Arena Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (RICK ROSHTO www.dblrphoto.com /Rick Roshto)
Nate Santos (Dayton vs Grambling State) Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (RICK ROSHTO www.dblrphoto.com /Rick Roshto)
Dayton at Northwestern (DaRon Holmes II) Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (RICK ROSHTO www.dblrphoto.com /Rick Roshto)
Malachi Smith Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (Rick Roshto /Rick Roshto)
Dayton vs SIUE (DaRon Holmes II) Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (RICK ROSHTO www.dblrphoto.com /Rick Roshto)
Photo of Daron Holmes II against Cedarville Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (RICK ROSHTO www.dblrphoto.com /Rick Roshto)
Enoch Cheeks shoots jumper against Ohio State on Oct. 22 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (RICK ROSHTO www.dblrphoto.com /Rick Roshto)
Coach Anthony Grant on the sidelines in "The Spotlight" exhibition against Ohio State on Oct. 22, 2023 Photo courtesy Rick Roshto - www.dblrphoto.com (Rick Roshto /Rick Roshto)