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
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Scoochie Smith, De’Monte Buckingham nab A-10 weekly honors
Courtesy of Atlantic10.com NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Dayton senior Scoochie Smith was chosen as the Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Player of the Week while Richmond freshman De’Monte Buckingham was selected as the league’s Rookie of the Week. The awards, announced Monday and presented by Come Ready Nutrition, are for games played Jan. 2-8. Smith led UD to its fifth straight win … [Read more...] about Scoochie Smith, De’Monte Buckingham nab A-10 weekly honors
Rebounds & Putbacks: Dayton 66 La Salle 55
First thoughts from the University of Dayton Flyers victory over the La Salle University Explorers. By PAUL GOTHAM Kendall Pollard paced four in double figures, and Dayton's defense held La Salle's shooters under 40 percent for the night as the Flyers opened Atlantic 10 play with a 66-55 victory. Right on Time Sidelined earlier in the season with a thigh injury, … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Dayton 66 La Salle 55
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
Rebounds & Putbacks: Dayton 77 Alabama 72
First thoughts after Dayton's come-from-behind victory on the road. By PAUL GOTHAM In what will be remembered as a resume-building triumph that turned sour, the Dayton Flyers erased a halftime deficit and defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide, 77-72 at Coleman Coliseum Tuesday afternoon. Senior point guard Scoochie Smith scored 13 of his game-high 20 points in the second … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Dayton 77 Alabama 72