By PAUL GOTHAM Two games three months apart and the progress of a player. When Dayton's Xeyrius Williams rose up for his second 3-pointer in 12 seconds last Friday at Rhode Island, he not only clinched the Flyers fourth straight victory, the sophomore forward showed the value of opportunity. "Xeyrius has made a heckuva charge here for our team," Dayton head coach … [Read more...] about UD’s Williams making good on opportunity
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Darrell Davis defies statistics
By PAUL GOTHAM To some the numbers may not add up, but Dayton Flyers coach Archie Miller understands that conventional statistics have limitations. Darrell Davis contributes less than 10 precent of UD's scoring output. His one assist per game doesn't amount to much. But when it comes to minutes played, the junior guard is on the court more than 50 percent of the … [Read more...] about Darrell Davis defies statistics
Dayton pushes chips to the defensive end
By PAUL GOTHAM In order to get something, one has to be wiling to give up something else. Unless the quid pro quo involves the University of Dayton men's basketball team and their defense. Despite a lineup in a continual state of flux, Archie Miller's Flyers have found consistency on the defensive end and the numbers have the Flyers among lofty company. "We’re back to … [Read more...] about Dayton pushes chips to the defensive end
Rebounds & Putbacks: Dayton 75 Richmond 59
First thought after Dayton's 75-59 victory over Richmond in Atlantic 10 action, Thursday night. By PAUL GOTHAM Charles Cooke led five in double figures and keyed a decisive second-half run as the University of Dayton Flyers improved to 14-4 and 5-1 in conference play with a 75-59 victory over the University of Richmond Spiders. Threes of Separation Dayton's overall … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Dayton 75 Richmond 59
Mikesell earning trust of teammates
By PAUL GOTHAM Ryan Mikesell's increased playing time might not have been the original plan, but the Dayton sophomore is making good on the opportunity. Getting more than three times the run he did a season ago, Mikesell has found a role in Archie Miller's game plan. "He makes basketball plays for us," Miller said during the weekly Atlantic 10 tele-conference. "Whether … [Read more...] about Mikesell earning trust of teammates