http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/ Sports news about the University of Dayton Flyers. en-us dharris@coxohio.com 2012-05-18T14:44:42-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/entries/2012/05/18/shaka_smart_talks_atlantic_10.html Shaka Smart, the VCU basketball coach, talked to the media for the first time about the move to the Atlantic 10 in a teleconference today. Here are a few of his thoughts: “The league is going to be ‘scary’ good.... 17408788@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/ 2012-05-18T14:44:42-05:00 dharris@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/entries/2012/05/17/charleston_classic_field_set.html The Charleston Classic announced the final team in the eight-team field for its tourney Nov. 15-18. Joining Dayton will be new entree Murray St. along with Auburn, Baylor, Boston College, Charleston, Colorado and St. John’s. Auburn replaced Southern Illinois. The... 17408755@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/ 2012-05-17T20:29:55-05:00 dharris@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/entries/2012/05/17/taylor_chooses_marshall.html Hargrave Military Academy star Ryan Taylor, who was recruited by Dayton, has signed with Marshall, the school announced. Taylor, who visited UD once and was trying to work out a second visit, also had offers from Cincinnati and Arkansas. It’s... 17408715@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/ 2012-05-17T11:32:43-05:00 dharris@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/entries/2012/05/15/miller_wabler_on_vcu.html The addition of VCU to the Atlantic 10 was applauded by Dayton basketball coach Archie Miller and athletic director Tim Wabler. It’s certainly a coup for the league and commissioner Bernadette McGlade, replacing Temple and Charlotte with VCU and Butler.... 17408643@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/ 2012-05-15T20:42:12-05:00 dharris@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/entries/2012/05/15/vcu_officially_joining_atlanti.html VCU is becoming a member of the Atlantic 10 on July 1, a year before Butler joins, which gives the conference two high-profile basketball programs to replace Temple and Charlotte. Here is the news release from the A-10 office: The... 17408610@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/ 2012-05-15T13:34:50-05:00 dharris@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/entries/2012/05/14/pierre_more_than_a_dunk_artist.html Dyshawn Pierre may not look like he fits the profile of a player Dayton desperately needs right now: another guard to fortify its backcourt. But the 6-foot-6, 210-pound leaper is capable of operating on the perimeter. “He’s a guy who... 17408585@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/ 2012-05-14T21:44:42-05:00 dharris@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/entries/2012/05/14/miller_discusses_sibert_new_si.html Dayton coach Archie Miller picked up a player who starred on the U-17 and U-19 Canadian national teams, 6-6 forward Dyshawn Pierre, and Miller was also able to discuss the addition of Jordan Sibert for the first time. I talked... 17408580@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/ 2012-05-14T18:17:52-05:00 dharris@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/entries/2012/05/07/more_on_sibert.html Dayton jumped to the head of the pack in the recruiting of Jordan Sibert apparently because it communicated how much of a priority he was. “The University of Dayton and coach Archie Miller, they said, ‘Hey, you’re it. We want... 17408267@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/ 2012-05-07T18:15:35-05:00 dharris@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/entries/2012/05/07/sibert_commits_to_dayton.html Jordan Sibert, an Ohio State transfer, will enroll at Dayton and begin playing in the 2013-14 season, he said today. Sibert played sparingly the last two seasons for the Buckeyes but the 6-4 guard was a top-50 recruit out of... 17408246@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/ 2012-05-07T12:29:52-05:00 dharris@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/entries/2012/05/02/its_official_butler_joining_at.html Butler will join the Atlantic 10 in all sports in 2013-14, replacing the departing Temple, the A-10 announced today. The move to land a team that reached the NCAA tournament final in 2011 and ‘10 was applauded at UD. Coach... 17408063@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/ 2012-05-02T12:54:34-05:00 dharris@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/entries/2012/05/01/hill_it_was_my_decision.html Ralph Hill is leaving the University of Dayton basketball team, but he wanted to clear up a misconception that he was forced out by the coaching staff and that his scholarship was b being pulled. It turns out, he had... 17408033@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/ 2012-05-01T16:36:59-05:00 dharris@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/entries/2012/05/01/ud_announces_hill_is_leaving.html Ralph Hill, the sophomore forward who saw limited playing time last season, is leaving the Dayton basketball program to search for a new opportunity. His departure opens a scholarship for the Flyers, who now have three left for the 2012... 17408024@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/ 2012-05-01T14:55:58-05:00 dharris@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/entries/2012/04/30/sibert_says_ud_high_on_my_list.html Jordan Sibert, the 6-foot-4 sophomore guard transferring from Ohio State, visited Dayton on Friday and came away impressed. “I really enjoyed it. I have a good connection down there. I enjoyed myself,” he said. Asked if he’s got UD among... 17407973@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/ 2012-04-30T12:41:51-05:00 dharris@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/entries/2012/04/27/daytons_hill_working_through_o.html Dayton sophomore basketball player Ralph Hill has been active on Twitter today, posting Tweets that indicate his future as a Flyer is uncertain. The Westerville North graduate wouldn’t comment to the Dayton Daily News, but his mother, Vickie Bradley, said:... 17407874@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/ 2012-04-27T17:44:51-05:00 dharris@coxohio.com http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/entries/2012/04/24/levert_visiting_ud_then_two_bi.html Caris LeVert, the Pickerington Central senior guard, will make an unofficial visit to Dayton on Thursday with his coach, former Ohio State star Jerry Francis. The 6-foot-5 standout averaged 22 points while leading the Tigers to the Division I state... 17407725@http://www.daytondailynews.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/dayton/daytonflyers/ 2012-04-24T23:41:26-05:00 dharris@coxohio.com