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Douglas and Northern Illinois win 81-76 in OT against Dayton

David Douglas Jr. scored 27 points and Bennett Basich added seven points in the overtime as Northern Illinois knocked off Dayton 81-76

7 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Zaide Lowery - Dealing with foot injury Lowery (foot) is banged up for Dayton early in the 2026-27 season, per David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News.

Impact Lowery wasn't suited up for Dayton's loss to Northern Illinois on Saturday night. The guard was spotted with a protective boot on his foot, and there's currently no telling with the former Marquette Golden Eagle will be available for the Flyers.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Haynes - Warming up Saturday Haynes (knee) is dressed and warming up ahead of Saturday's game against NIU, David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News reports.

Impact Haynes appears set to make his season debut after sitting out Monday's opener with a knee injury. The 6-foot-8 senior transfer from George Mason averaged 14.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.8 steals across 36 starts last season.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Derkack scores 21 as Dayton beats NJIT 89-58 in the season debut

Aiden Derkack scores 21 points in Dayton’s season debut, leading the Flyers to an 89-58 victory over NJIT on Monday

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jalen Haynes - Out for opener Haynes (knee) is out for Monday's opener against NJIT, David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News reports.

Impact Haynes will miss the Flyers' season opener as he works back from a knee injury. The 6-foot-8 senior's next chance to see the court will be this upcoming Saturday against Northern Illinois.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rule Changes That Will Affect The 2026-2027 College Basketball Season

Here are the new rule changes that will affect the 2026-27 men's college basketball season.

OCTOBER 30 • FOX SPORTS

Rule Changes That Will Affect The 2026-2027 College Basketball Season

Jalen Haynes - Yet to practice Haynes (knee) continues to progress but has yet to practice, according to David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News.

Impact Given Haynes' absence from practice, he's a long shot to be available for the regular-season opener against NJIT on Monday, Nov. 2. Haynes missed the entire 2025-26 season due to a knee injury, so it seems the recovery process hasn't been as smooth as initially expected.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Grant Randall - In uniform Saturday Randall (undisclosed) is in uniform ahead of Saturday's exhibition game versus Morehead State, per David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News.

Impact Randall had missed the team's first two exhibition games due to an undisclosed injury but is seemingly healthy again. The 6-foot-9 forward transferred to Dayton this offseason from Quinnipiac, where he averaged 11.4 points and 6.6 rebounds across 32 games during the 2025 campaign.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jaiun Simon - Should be ready for next exhibition Simon (concussion) should be available for Dayton's final exhibition game Saturday against Morehead State, per David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News.

Impact Simon reportedly suffered a concussion in practice, but the guard should be ready to roll for the Flyers' final exhibition matchup. Last season, he took a big step forward for Dayton, averaging 5.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists while starting 16 of 36 games.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jaiun Simon - Inactive Saturday Simon (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's exhibition game against Notre Dame, per David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News.

Impact Simon is not in uniform for Saturday's game and was replaced by Jaiun Simon, who took his spot in the starting lineup. There is no official report regarding what prevented him from playing. His next chance to suit up comes against Morehead State on Oct. 24 in another scrimmage.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Haynes - Sidelined for Saturday exhibition Haynes (knee) is out for Saturday's exhibition game against Notre Dame, per David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News.

Impact Haynes' extended absence will continue, as a previous report noted that he has not been able to take the court while recovering from a knee injury. The 6-foot-8 forward will miss another exhibition game for Dayton, with his next chance to suit up coming against Morehead State on Oct. 24 for the team's exhibition finale.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Grant Randall - Sitting out Saturday's exhibition Randall (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's exhibition game versus Notre Dame, per David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News.

Impact Randall is set to miss a second consecutive exhibition game due to an undisclosed injury. He will look to make his return during the team's next exhibition matchup versus Morehead State on Oct. 24.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Evan Dickey - One minute in exhibition Dickey (undisclosed) recorded one turnover without attempting a shot in one minute during Wednesday's 82-76 exhibition loss to Xavier.

Impact Dickey had been dealing with an undisclosed injury dating back to last season, so it was encouraging to see him out ont he floor. The 6-foot-3 senior played just one minute, however, failing to attempt a shot and recording a turnover as his only counting stat. Dickey played a total of eight minutes across four appearances for the Flyers last season and is expected to have a similar end of the bench role heading into 2026-27.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jaron McKie - Held scoreless in exhibition McKie (shoulder) did not attempt a shot while grabbing one rebound in eight minutes during Wednesday's 82-76 exhibition loss to Xavier.

Impact McKie had previously been dealing with a shoulder injury that kept him out for his entire freshman season, but it appears he's ready to go heading into the 2026-27 season. The 6-foot-3 guard played limited minutes and did not attempt a shot on the day. It's unclear what his role will be or how involved he will be on this Flyers squad, but it's encouraging to see him out on the floor heading into the season.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Grant Randall - Held out during exhibition Randall (undisclosed) did not play during Wednesday's exhibition matchup agianst Xavier, per David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News.

Impact Randall was held out of the exhibition game due to an undisclosed injury, but head coach Anthony Grant indicated the injury is not expected to be long-term. The 6-foot-9 junior joined the Flyers in the offseason after transferring from Quinnipiac, where he averaged 11.4 points and 6.6 rebounds per game across 32 contests last season. The Flyers have another exhibition matchup against Notre Dame on October 17, which would serve as Randall's next chance to return to the floor.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Haynes - Hasn't returned yet Haynes is still not back on the court as he works back from a knee injury, with Dayton coach Anthony Grant saying Wednesday that the forward is expected to undergo a test next week...

Impact Haynes missed the entire 2025-26 season due to a knee injury, so this indicates he still has not been cleared for full on-court work entering 2026-27. His status remains unsettled until the results of next week's test are known, but it wouldn't be surprising if he isn't ready for the season opener in early November.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Why Travis Perry is Dayton's most important team transfer for 2026-27 During his nine seasons as head coach of the Flyers, Anthony Grant has continued what’s been a winning culture in Dayton. The program had pe...

AUGUST 5 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Javon Bennett - Granted year of eligibility Bennett has been granted a preliminary injunction in Ohio which gives him eligibility for the 2026-27 season, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Bennett is eligible to play a fifth collegiate season as a result of this court ruling. He spent the last three seasons as a regular started for Dayton, most recently averaging 15.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists across 34.5 minutes per game last season. The injunction opens up a transfer portal window in case he wants to find a new school, but he can still stay with Dayton if he chooses.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Former Iona player made permanently ineligible as part of NCAA point-shaving investigation

Former Iona basketball player Adam Njie Jr. is permanently ineligible for NCAA competition after acknowledging he said he would participate in a point-shaving scheme

JUNE 18 • Associated Press

Landen Joseph - Lands at Dayton Jospeh will transfer to Dayton, per Joe Tipton of On3.com.

Impact Joseph had a very solid freshman year with the Thundering Herd. He earned a bench role immediately, averaging 7.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists across 17.7 minutes. He also shot 41.3 percent from deep on 3.0 attempts per game. Now, the 6-foot-2 guard will take his talents to the Flyers with three seasons of eligibility remaining.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Grant Randall - Commits to Dayton Randall has committed to Dayton, according to PortalUpdates.

Impact Randall will transfer colleges from Quinnipiac. During the 2025-26 Bobcats' season, he not only logged 11.4 points per game but also averaged 6.6 rebounds. Randall will look to do the same but for an even bigger team in Dayton.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Tristian Ford - Commits to Dayton Ford (redshirt) has committed to Dayton, according to PortalUpdates.

Impact As part of Murray State, Ford redshirted his 2025-26 season. The freshman will transfer colleges.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Zaide Lowery - Commits to Dayton Lowery has committed to Dayton, The Field of 68 reports.

Impact Lowery spent the last three years of his career at Marquette, and the 2025-26 season was the best of his career since he averaged 8.1 ppg. He should contend for rotation minutes, and possibly start, at Dayton.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Haynes - Commits to Dayton Haynes (knee) committed to Dayton on Thursday, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Haynes will look to start fresh with the Flyers after missing the entire 2025-26 season with a knee injury. Prior to the injury, he was a double-digit scorer in back-to-back campaigns and will look to provide some scoring production in his new threads.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Travis Perry - Commits to Dayton Perry has committed to Dayton, David Jablonski of the Dayton Daily News reports.

Impact Perry has found his third school in as many years as he joins Dayton for his junior season. He made 35 appearances (16 starts) for Ole Miss his past season, averaging 5.3 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists across 16.5 minutes per game. He made 31 appearances (four starts) as a freshman for Kentucky. The former four-star recruit has a good chance to start right away for the Flyers.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

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