Courtesy of DaytonFlyers.com Newport News, Va. – University of Dayton forward Josh Cunningham, was named Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Week for his performance in Dayton's 88-83 overtime win over Georgia State Saturday night in the Flyer's only game of the week. Cunningham turned in his fourth double-double of the season with 15 points and 13 rebounds…in the first … [Read more...] about Dayton’s Josh Cunningham Named A-10 Player of the Week
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Gunmundsson, Cunningham share Atlantic 10 Player of the Week honors
Courtesy of Atlantic10.com NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Davidson sophomore Jon Axel Gunmundsson and Dayton junior Josh Cunningham were chosen as the Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Co-Players of the Week. Additionally, Davidson freshman Kellen Grady and Duquesne freshman Eric Williams, Jr. were chosen as the league’s Co-Rookies of the Week. The awards, announced Monday are the first of … [Read more...] about Gunmundsson, Cunningham share Atlantic 10 Player of the Week honors
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
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
Dayton, Williams learning on the fly
By PAUL GOTHAM Xeyrius Williams can add one to his growing list of basketball experiences. In the closing moments of Dayton's 61-57 loss to then No. 17 Saint Mary's, the sophomore looked to cap a feverish rally when youthful enthusiasm intervened. Teammate Kyle Davis used the sideline to cut off the dribble of Saint Mary's Emmett Naar. A loose ball ensued deep in the … [Read more...] about Dayton, Williams learning on the fly