Dayton Flyers Men’s Basketball is one of the most storied programs in the NCAA. With a long history of success on the court, the Flyers have become synonymous with basketball excellence. The team has won 26 conference championships, made 14 NCAA Tournament appearances, and had two Final Four appearances in 1967 and 1984.
The Flyers have also produced an impressive list of alumni, including Hall of Fame players Donnie May and Roosevelt Chapman. Over the years, the Flyers have continued to be a consistent contender in the Atlantic 10 Conference, and have become a perennial NCAA Tournament team. With a passionate fanbase and strong tradition, Dayton Flyers Men’s Basketball is one of the top programs in the nation.
1. Obi Toppin
Power forward
Career
- NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2022)
- National college player of the year (2020)
- Consensus first-team All-American (2020)
- Karl Malone Award (2020)
- Atlantic 10 Player of the Year (2020)
- 2× First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2019, 2020)
Obi Toppin is an American power forward who played collegiately at Melbourne Central Catholic and Ossining. He was drafted by the New York Knicks in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft, and made his professional debut with the team in November 2018.
In May 2019, he recorded a triple-double with 28 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists during a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
At 23 years old, Toppin is one of youngest players to ever record a triple-double in an NBA game; he was also only third player to achieve this feat since 1985 (after Karl Malone and Shaquille O'Neal).
In July 2020, he won gold medal as part of USA Men's National Team at FIBA World Cup Qualifier tournament in Belgrade, Serbia. He registered 20 points (8 field goals), 11 rebounds (+6), 7 blocks against Croatia， helping USA win 80–72 after trailing 63–60 at halftime.
Obi Toppin is a 2020 NBA draft pick who played college basketball at Dayton.
Obi Toppin won the National College Player of the Year award in 2020 and was also named to the First-team All-American squad that year. Obi Toppin has appeared in two Atlantic 10 championships with Dayton and won both titles in 2019 and 2020.
In addition, he has been selected to participate in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest twice – winning it on his first attempt back in 2022. Overall, Obi Toppin looks set for a successful professional career, with plenty of accolades already under his belt from collegiate play alone.
2. Jalen Crutcher
Career
- High school: Ridgeway, (Memphis, Tennessee)
- College: Dayton (2017–2021)
- NBA draft: 2021 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2021–present
- 2021–present: Greensboro Swarm
- 2× First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2020, 2021), Third-team All-Atlantic 10 (2019), Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team (2018)
Jalen Crutcher is a 23-year-old point guard who played college basketball at Ridgeway. He was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in the second round of the 2019 NBA draft, but he opted to sign with their G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm.
In his rookie season with Greensboro, Crutcher averaged 12 points and five assists per game. He was named to both the G League All-Star Game and Rising Stars Challenge roster. Crutcher has also represented Team USA at various international tournaments, including FIBA U19 World Cup (2017) and U20 European Championships (2018).
Jalen Crutcher is undoubtedly one of the most promising young players in American basketball and looks set for big things in future seasons Jalen Crutcher is a talented college basketball player who was drafted in the 2021 NBA Draft.
He started his career with the Greensboro Swarm and has continued to play well since then. His highlights include being named an All-Atlantic 10 First Teamer in both 2020 and 2021 as well as being a part of the Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team in 2018.
Jalen Crutcher is someone to watch for upcoming seasons because he has shown great potential throughout his career so far.
3. Jim Paxson
Career
- High school: Archbishop Alter (Kettering, Ohio)
- College: Dayton (1975–1979)
- NBA draft 1979 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
- Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
- Playing career: 1979–1990
- Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
- Number: 4
- 1979–1988: Portland Trail Blazers
- 1988–1990: Boston Celtics
- 2× NBA All-Star (1983, 1984), All-NBA Second Team (1984), Consensus second-team All-American (1979)
- Points: 11,199 (14.3 ppg)
- Rebounds: 1,593 (2.0 rpg)
- Assists: 2,300 (2.9 apg)
Jim Paxson was a shooting guard and small forward who played in the NBA for 11 seasons. He was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in 1979 and spent his entire career with them, winning two championship rings.
In 1990, he retired from playing basketball to focus on his coaching career with the Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves. Jim Paxson is currently an assistant coach for the Orlando Magic of the NBA. Paxson played 19 seasons in the NBA, all with the Portland Trail Blazers.
He won two All-Star games and was a Second Team All-NBA player. Paxson retired after the 2003 season and has since worked as an analyst for Fox Sports Northwest. Paxson is married to television personality Lisa Ling and they have three children together.
In 2012, Paxson published his memoir entitled "Just Give Me The Ball: My Life Inside The NBA" which tells his story from childhood through his career in the league.
4. Devon Scott
Dayton Flyers men's basketball
Career
- High school: Northland (Columbus, Ohio)
- College: , Dayton (2012–2015), Philander Smith (2015–2016)
- NBA draft: 2016 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2016–present
- 2016–2017: Wellington Basketball Club
- 2017–2018: CEB Puerto Montt
- 2018: Super City Rangers
- 2018: Ohio Bootleggers
- 2018–2019: Club Deportivo Hispano Americano
- 2019–2020: Minas Tênis Clube
- 2020: Hapoel Eilat
- 2020–2021: Ironi Nahariya
- 2021: Incheon Electroland Elephants
- 2021–2022: Basket Torino
- 2022: Indios de San Francisco de Macorís
- 2022: Fuerza Regia de Monterrey
- 2022: San Miguel Beermen
- 2023–present: Daegu KOGAS Pegasus
- All-NBB Team (2020)
Devon Scott is a 28-year old power forward/center who played college basketball for Dayton. He was not drafted by an NBA team, but he has since signed with the KBL's Daegu Pegasus.
Devon Scott is 6'9" tall and weighs 225 pounds. He plays primarily as a center, but can also play power forward in smaller lineups.
Devon Scott has been playing professional basketball for two years now and has had some success in Korea, averaging 14 points and eight rebounds per game this season with the Pegasus.
In 2016, Devon Scott participated in the NBA draft but was not selected anywhere due to his age (he would have been 23 at the time) and lack of experience overseas in Europe or Asia Minor leagues prior to that year's KBL season starting up again later that summer.
Devon Scott will likely continue playing professional basketball overseas for another year or two before trying to make an impact on an American team either domestically or internationally.
5. Malachi Smith
Career
- High school: , Belleville East, (Belleville, Illinois), Belleville West, (Belleville, Illinois)
- College: , Wright State (2018–2019), Chattanooga (2020–2022), Gonzaga (2022–present)
- Lou Henson Award (2022), SoCon Player of the Year (2022), First-team All-SoCon (2022), First-team All-SoCon – Coaches (2021), Second-team All-SoCon – Media (2021), Horizon League All-Freshman Team (2019)
Malachi Smith is a shooting guard for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. He was born on December 6th, 1999, in Evansville, Indiana. Smith attended Belleville East and Belleville West high schools.
As a junior at Belleville West, Smith averaged 19.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. As a senior at Belleville East, Smith averaged 24.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game.
Smith was named to the All-West Central Region first team as a senior. Smith was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 44th overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft. In March of 2018, Smith signed a multi-year contract with the 76ers.
Smith made his NBA debut on October 17th, 2018 against the Boston Celtics. Smith has played in 30 games for the 76ers, averaging 4.8 points, 1.5 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game.
6. Chris Johnson
Dayton Flyers men's basketball
Career
- High school: Brookhaven (Columbus, Ohio)
- College: Dayton (2008–2012)
- NBA draft: 2012 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2012–present
- 2012–2014: Rio Grande Valley Vipers
- 2013: Memphis Grizzlies
- 2014: Boston Celtics
- 2014: Philadelphia 76ers
- 2014–2015: Rio Grande Valley Vipers
- 2015: Utah Jazz
- 2015: Milwaukee Bucks
- 2015–2016: Utah Jazz
- 2016–2017: Rio Grande Valley Vipers
- 2017–2018: BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque
- 2018–2019: Hapoel Jerusalem
- 2019–2020: JL Bourg
- 2019–present: Hapoel Holon
- All-Champions League First Team (2022), Israeli League champion (2022), Israeli League Best Defender (2021), Israeli Cup winner (2019), NBA D-League champion (2013), NBA D-League All-Star (2014), NBA D-League All-Rookie Second Team (2013), NIT champion (2010), NIT Most Valuable Player (2010), Atlantic 10 Most Improved Player (2010), Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team (2009)
Chris Johnson is a 32-year-old small forward and shooting guard who has played in the Israeli Premier League, the NBA, and the Euroleague. Johnson attended Brookhaven High School in Columbus, Ohio and played college basketball for Dayton.
He was undrafted in the 2012 NBA draft but was signed by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA D-League. Johnson joined the Memphis Grizzlies for the 2013–14 season. He then moved to the Hapoel Holon of the Israeli Premier League for the 2014–15 season.
Johnson has averaged 10.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in his career. He is a two-time Israeli Premier League champion and a two-time Euroleague champion. Johnson is a member of the USA national team. He has played in the 2013 World Championships and the 2016 Olympics.
7. Chris Wright
Dayton Flyers men's basketball
Career
- High school: Trotwood-Madison (Trotwood, Ohio)
- College: Dayton (2007–2011)
- NBA draft: 2011 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2011–2019
- Position: Power forward
- 2011: Maine Red Claws
- 2011–2012: Golden State Warriors
- 2012: →Dakota Wizards
- 2012–2014: Maine Red Claws
- 2014: Milwaukee Bucks
- 2014–2015: Turów Zgorzelec
- 2015–2016: Maccabi Rishon LeZion
- 2017–2019: Oklahoma City Blue
- Israeli League champion (2016), All-NBA D-League Second Team (2014), NBA D-League All-Defensive Second Team (2014), 2× NBA D-League All-Star (2013–2014), All-NBA D-League Third Team (2013), NBA D-League All-Defensive First Team (2013), NIT champion (2010), First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2010), Second-team All-Atlantic 10 (2009), Third-team All-Atlantic 10 (2011), Atlantic 10 All-Freshman Team (2008)
Wright was drafted in the 2011 NBA draft, but did not sign with an NBA team. He played for the Dakota Wizards for two seasons. In 2014, Wright signed with the Maine Red Claws.
He was named to the All-Star team in his first season with the team. Wright played for the Golden State Warriors from 2012 to 2014. He averaged 8.1 points and 5.8 rebounds per game over that time.
Wright signed with the Maccabi Rishon LeZion in 2019. He is averaging 24.3 points and 13.3 rebounds per game for the team. Wright played college basketball at Maccabi Rishon LeZion in Israel before being drafted in the second round of the 2014 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks.
Wright has played for several teams in the NBA Development League, most notably with the Oklahoma City Blue. Wright has also played for the Israeli national team and was a part of the team that won the 2016 Israeli League Championship.
Wright is known for his defensive ability, and has been named to both the NBA D-League All-Defensive Second Team and the NBA D-League All-Star team. Wright is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
8. Negele Knight
Career
- High school: Saint Martin de Porres, (Detroit, Michigan)
- College: Dayton (1985–1990)
- NBA draft 1990 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall
- Selected by the Phoenix Suns
- Playing career: 1990–2002
- Position: Point guard
- Number: 32, 11
- 1990–1993: Phoenix Suns
- 1993–1994: San Antonio Spurs
- 1994: Portland Trail Blazers
- 1994–1995: Detroit Pistons
- 1998: SAV Vacallo
- 1998–1999: Olympique Antibes
- 1999: Toronto Raptors
- 2001–2002: Phoenix Eclipse
- First-team All-MCC (1990), MCC tournament MVP (1990)
- Points: 1,699 (6.2 ppg)
- Assists: 780 (2.8 apg)
Negele Knight was a point guard in the NBA for a decade. Knight was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the 1990 draft. He played for the Suns for six seasons before being traded to the Chicago Bulls.
Knight then spent two seasons with the Bulls before being traded to the Detroit Pistons. Knight spent the final two seasons of his career with the Pistons. Knight retired from the NBA in 2002. Knight has since worked as a broadcaster for the Suns.
Knight is married and has two children. Knight is a Detroit native. Knight was born in Johannesburg, South Africa on October 1, 1973.
Knight was the second overall pick in the 1993 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs. Knight played for the Spurs for six seasons before being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in 1998.
Knight spent two seasons with the Trail Blazers before being traded to the Toronto Raptors in 2001. Knight played for the Raptors for two seasons before retiring in 2002.
Knight was a two-time All-Star and a member of the South African national team. Knight is currently the head coach of the South African national team. Knight has a son, Max, and a daughter, Mbali. Knight is a businessman and investor.
9. DaRon Holmes II
Career
- High school: , Millennium, (Goodyear, Arizona), Montverde Academy, (Montverde, Florida), AZ Compass Prep, (Chandler, Arizona)
- College: , Dayton (2021–present)
- Second-team All-Atlantic 10 (2022), Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year (2022)
Holmes attended Millennium High School in Goodyear, Arizona. He was a two-time All-State selection in high school. He then played two seasons at Butler before transferring to Dayton.
He has played in 119 games for Dayton, recording 22.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. Holmes was named to the Atlantic 10 All-Conference First Team in 2018. He was also named to the 2018-19 Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team.
Holmes is set to enter his senior season at Dayton in 2022. He has been a key player for the Flyers over the past few seasons, and is expected to be a key player for them in the future. Holmes is a versatile player who can play both power forward and center.
DaRon Holmes II played basketball for Montverde Academy in Florida. He was a Second-team All-Atlantic 10 player in his final season with the school. Holmes was drafted in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons. He has since played for the Dayton Flyers in the Atlantic 10.
Holmes has averaged 9.8 points and 5.4 rebounds per game in his career. Holmes is also a three-time recipient of the Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year award. Holmes is currently a senior on the Dayton Flyers. Holmes has announced that he will be leaving Dayton after his senior season to play professional basketball in Europe.
Holmes is a highly-touted prospect who is expected to have a successful career in the NBA.
10. Brian Roberts
New Orleans Pelicans
Career
- High school: St. John's (Toledo, Ohio)
- College: Dayton (2004–2008)
- NBA draft: 2008 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2008–2019
- Position: Point guard
- 2008–2009: Hapoel Galil Gilboa
- 2009–2012: Brose Bamberg
- 2012–2014: New Orleans Hornets / Pelicans
- 2014–2016: Charlotte Hornets
- 2016: Portland Trail Blazers
- 2016–2017: Charlotte Hornets
- 2017–2018: Olympiacos
- 2018–2019: Unicaja
- Liga ACB Free Throw Percentage leader (2019), EuroLeague Free Throw Percentage leader (2018), 3× German League champion (2010–2012), 3× German Cup winner (2010–2012), All-German League Second Team (2011), First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2008), 2× Second-team All-Atlantic 10 (2006, 2007), Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team (2005)
Roberts was a standout player at St. John's High School in Toledo, Ohio. He was a two-time All-Ohio selection and a first-team all-state honoree. Roberts played college basketball at Dayton, where he was a two-time Division I All-American.
Roberts was drafted by the New Orleans Hornets in the 2008 NBA draft but did not play in the league. He played in the NBA for the Charlotte Hornets (2014-15), Pelicans (2014-15), and Brooklyn Nets (2015-16). Roberts has played in the NBA for eight seasons and is a three-time All-Star.
He is a Point Guard and has averaged 17.5 points, 5.8 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game. Roberts is a member of the United States national team and played in the 2016 Rio Olympics. He averaged 11.4 points, 4.2 assists, and 2.8 rebounds per game in the tournament. Roberts is married and has two sons.
He is currently a free agent and is likely to retire after the 2019-20 season. Roberts is a philanthropist and has donated millions of dollars to charities. He has also hosted fundraisers for various charities.
Roberts is a member of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) and is a co-founder of the Players Coalition, which is a group of NBA players that advocate for social justice issues.
11. Anthony Grant
Career
- High school: Miami (Miami, Florida)
- College: Dayton (1983–1987)
- Coaching career: 1987–present
- 2× CAA tournament (2007, 2009), 3× CAA regular season (2007–2009), SEC Western Division (2011), A10 regular season (2020), Naismith College Coach of the Year (2020), AP National Coach of the Year (2020), Henry Iba Award (2020), NABC Coach of the Year (2020), Sporting News National Coach of the Year (2020), Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year (2020), CAA Coach of the Year (2007)
Grant has been the head coach at Dayton since the 2017 season. Grant played college basketball at Dayton from 1983 to 1987. Grant had a long coaching career, first as an assistant at Miami and then at Marshall from 1994 to 1996.
Grant has led Dayton to two Atlantic 10 Conference championships and an Elite Eight appearance. Grant is known for his tough coaching style and for his ability to develop players. Grant is a Miami native and he is married with two children.
Grant is a self-professed basketball fanatic and he enjoys spending time with his family. Grant is considered one of the best coaches in college basketball and he is widely respected. Grant is a highly successful assistant coach and was recently named the head coach at Dayton.
Grant has extensive experience coaching in the SEC and has led teams to numerous accolades, including a national coach of the year award.
Grant is known for his ability to develop players and has a reputation for being a good teacher. Grant is highly regarded as a strategist and is known for his ability to create game plans that work.
Grant has a wealth of knowledge and experience, which he will be able to bring to Dayton. Grant is a highly-regarded assistant coach and is expected to be a strong head coach.
Grant has a proven track record of success and is expected to take Dayton to new heights. Grant is a highly-respected assistant coach and is expected to be a successful head coach at Dayton.
12. Kostas Antetokounmpo
LDLC ASVEL
Career
- High school: Dominican, (Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin)
- College: Dayton (2017–2018)
- NBA draft 2018 / Round: 2 / Pick: 60th overall
- Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
- Playing career: 2018–present
- 2018–2019: Dallas Mavericks
- 2018–2019: → Texas Legends
- 2019–2021: Los Angeles Lakers
- 2019–2021: → South Bay Lakers
- 2021–2022: ASVEL Basket
- 2022: Windy City Bulls
- 2022–present: Fenerbahçe Beko
- NBA champion (2020), Pro A champion (2022)
Kostas Antetokounmpo is a 25-year-old center and power forward who currently plays for Fenerbahçe Beko in the Turkish Basketball League and EuroLeague. Antetokounmpo was born in Athens, Greece, but is of Nigerian descent.
Antetokounmpo played high school basketball at Dominican in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin and was named to the All-State First Team as a senior. Antetokounmpo played college basketball for Dayton in the American Athletic Conference.
He was named to the All-Conference First Team as a junior and senior. Antetokounmpo was drafted 36th overall in the 2016 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks and then traded to the Brooklyn Nets. He was then traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in February of 2018.
Antetokounmpo has appeared in 69 NBA games and has averaged 10.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. Antetokounmpo has been a regular member of the Greek national team since 2016. He has appeared in nine EuroBasket games and averaged 8.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game.
Antetokounmpo is a two-time Greek League MVP and a two-time EuroLeague MVP. Antetokounmpo is the founder of the Kostas Antetokounmpo Foundation, which provides food and clothes to families in need in Athens and the surrounding area.
Antetokounmpo is a ambassador for the Bucks, Nets, 76ers, and Greek national teams.
13. Don Meineke
Career
- High school: Wilbur Wright (Dayton, Ohio)
- College: Dayton (1949–1952)
- NBA draft 1952 / Round: 2 / Pick: 12th overall
- Selected by the Fort Wayne Pistons
- Playing career: 1952–1958
- Position: Power forward
- Number: 54, 17, 5, 22
- 1952–1955: Fort Wayne Pistons
- 1955–1958: Rochester / Cincinnati Royals
- NBA Rookie of the Year (1953), Consensus second-team All-American (1952)
- Points: 2,338 (6.8 ppg)
- Rebounds: 1,626 (4.7 rpg)
- Assists: 433 (1.3 apg)
Don Meineke was born on October 30, 1930, in Dayton, Ohio. He attended high school at Wilbur Wright and then college at Dayton. Meineke was drafted by the Fort Wayne Pistons in the 1952 NBA draft and played for them for five seasons.
He then had a lengthy playing career with the Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers, and New York Knicks. Meineke was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1985. He retired from playing in the 1978 season and then became a basketball coach.
Meineke passed away on September 3, 2013, at the age of 82. A 6′ 5″ forward who played for the Fort Wayne Pistons and Rochester / Cincinnati Royals in the 1950s, Don Meineke was a consensus second-team All-American in 1952. He averaged 6.8 points and 4.7 rebounds per game in his career.
Meineke was a member of the United States national team that competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics. He died in 2013 at the age of 82.
14. Jordan Sibert
Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball
Career
- High school: Princeton (Sharonville, Ohio)
- College: , Ohio State (2010–2012), Dayton (2013–2015)
- NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2015–present
- 2015–2016: Erie BayHawks
- 2016–2017: PAOK Thessaloniki
- 2017–2018: Mitteldeutscher BC
- 2018: Skyliners Frankfurt
- 2018–2019: Erie BayHawks
- 2019: Atlanta Hawks
- 2019–2022: College Park Skyhawks
- 2022: Wisconsin Herd
- 2022–present: PAOK Thessaloniki
- First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2015)
Jordan Sibert is a 30-year-old shooting guard from Cincinnati, Ohio who played college basketball for Ohio State before transferring to Dayton in 2013.
Sibert has played in the Greek Basket League for PAOK Thessaloniki since the beginning of the 2016-17 season and is averaging 17.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game.
Sibert is a two-time All-BIG EAST performer and was named to the All-BIG EAST Second Team in 2015. Sibert has appeared in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament twice, including a run to the Elite Eight in 2015.
Jordan Sibert is a member of the United States national team and played in the 2016 Olympics. Jordan Sibert is a player who was undrafted in the 2015 NBA Draft but has since had a successful career in Europe.
He currently plays for PAOK Thessaloniki in Greece. Sibert was a standout player for the Erie BayHawks of the NBA Development League in 2015–16 and 2016–17, and helped the team reach the playoffs both years.
In 2017, he moved to PAOK Thessaloniki in Greece and has continued to be a key player for the team. He has also been named to the Greek League All-Star team and was named the Greek League Player of the Year in 2018. Sibert was drafted by the Mitteldeutscher BC in Germany in 2018, but he has since left the team to join the Atlanta Hawks.
He is expected to play with them in the 2019–20 season. Sibert has been a standout player in the Greek League and is expected to continue his success in the NBA. He is a versatile player who can play both inside and outside, and is a good shooter from behind the arc.
Sibert is a hard-working player who takes pride in his play and is always looking to improve. He is a valuable member of any team and is a good role model for young players. Jordan Sibert is a deserving player who has had a successful career in Europe and is now looking to make the transition to the NBA.
He is a versatile player who can play both inside and outside, and is a good shooter from behind the arc.
15. Charles Cooke
James Madison Dukes men's basketball
Career
- High school: Trenton Catholic, (Trenton, New Jersey)
- College: , James Madison (2012–2014), Dayton (2015–2017)
- NBA draft: 2017 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2017–present
- 2017–2018: New Orleans Pelicans
- 2017–2018: →Greensboro Swarm
- 2018: →Salt Lake City Stars
- 2018–2019: Sioux Falls Skyforce
- 2019–2020: De' Longhi Treviso
- 2020: Atléticos de San Germán
- 2021: Hamilton Honey Badgers
- 2022: Maine Celtics
- 2022: Sioux Falls Skyforce
Charles Cooke is a 28-year-old American shooting guard who played collegiately for James Madison. Cooke has spent the past two seasons in the NBA playing for the Charlotte Hornets and the Dayton Flyers.
Cooke is a versatile player who can play both shooting guard and small forward. Cooke is a high-energy player who is always hustling on the court. Cooke is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his skills.
Cooke is a good shooter who can create his own shot. Cooke is a good defender who can shut down opposing forwards and guards. Cooke is a good passer who can create shots for his teammates. Cooke is a good team player who is always looking to help his team win.
Cooke was undrafted in the 2017 NBA draft but has since played for the New Orleans Pelicans and Greensboro Swarm. Cooke played college basketball at Dayton and was named an All-American in his final season. Cooke is a versatile player who can play multiple positions.
Cooke's scoring ability was on display in the 2018 NBA playoffs when he averaged 21.0 points per game for the Salt Lake City Stars. Cooke is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. Cooke is a restricted free agent this offseason and is likely to receive a offer from another team.
Cooke is a good teammate who is always willing to help out his team. Cooke is a long-term prospect who is looking to make an impact in the NBA for years to come. Cooke is a talented player who is deserving of a spot on an NBA team.
16. Hank Finkel
Career
- High school: Holy Family, (Union City, New Jersey)
- College: Dayton (1963–1966)
- NBA draft 1966 / Round: 2 / Pick: 17th overall
- Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
- Playing career: 1966–1975
- Position: Center
- Number: 15, 17, 29
- 1966–1967: Los Angeles Lakers
- 1967–1969: San Diego Rockets
- 1969–1975: Boston Celtics
- NBA champion (1974), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC, UPI (1966)
- Points: 2,790 (5.1 ppg)
- Rebounds: 2,151 (3.9 rpg)
- Assists: 426 (0.8 apg)
Hank Finkel was born on April 20, 1942 in Union City, New Jersey. He attended high school at Holy Family in Union City, and later attended college at Dayton.
Finkel was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1966 NBA draft, and played for the team from 1966-1975. He is best known for his time with the Lakers, where he averaged 12.2 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.
Finkel retired from playing in 1975, and later worked as a coach for the Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks. Hank Finkel passed away on January 25, 2019 at the age of 80. Hank Finkel played 15 seasons in the NBA and won a championship with the Boston Celtics in 1974.
Finkel averaged 5.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in his 15-year NBA career. Finkel played for the Los Angeles Lakers, San Diego Rockets, and Boston Celtics. He was a third-team All-American in 1966 and was selected to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 1974.
Finkel retired in 1975. Hank Finkel is a basketball Hall of Famer. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1985. Finkel is currently a color commentator for the Boston Celtics. Finkel has written a book about his NBA career.
17. Devin Oliver
Dayton Flyers men's basketball
Career
- High school: Kalamazoo Central, (Kalamazoo, Michigan)
- College: Dayton (2010–2014)
- NBA draft: 2014 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2014–present
- 2014–2015: Limburg United
- 2015: Maccabi Kiryat Gat
- 2016: Rouen Métropole
- 2016–2018: Olimpija
- 2018–2019: Banvit
- 2019: s.Oliver Würzburg
- 2019–2020: Nanterre 92
- 2020–2021: Büyükçekmece Basketbol
- 2021–2022: Sendai 89ers
- 2022–present: Yokohama B-Corsairs
- 2x Slovenian League Finals MVP (2017, 2018), 2x Slovenian League champion (2017, 2018), Slovenian Supercup winner (2017), Slovenian Supercup MVP (2017), Slovenian Cup winner (2017)
Devin Oliver played college basketball at Dayton before being drafted by the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers in the 2014 draft, but has since returned to the B.League.
Oliver is a powerful forward who can score in a variety of ways, and is a threat to take the ball to the hole anytime he gets a chance. He has played for the Yokohama B-Corsairs of the B.League since January 2016.
Oliver has been a consistent performer for Yokohama, averaging 14.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. Oliver is a strong defender and has shown the ability to score against top competition. He is one of the most exciting players in the B.League and is sure to be a fan favorite in Japan.
Oliver is looking to continue his success in the B.League and make a name for himself in the international basketball scene. He is a hard worker and is always looking to improve his game. Oliver is a versatile player who can play both forward positions, making him a valuable asset to any team.
18. Chuck Grigsby
Career
- High school: Stivers (Dayton, Ohio)
- College: Dayton (1948–1952)
- NBA draft 1952 / Round: 3 / Pick: 21st overall
- Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
- Playing career: 1954–1955
- Position: Small forward
- Number: 17, 43
- Points: 16 (2.3 ppg)
- Rebounds: 11 (1.6 rpg)
- Assists: 7 (1.0 apg)
Chuck Grigsby was born on August 15, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio. Chuck Grigsby attended high school in Dayton and played college basketball for the Dayton Flyers.
Grigsby was drafted by the Baltimore Bullets in the 1952 NBA draft and played for the team from 1954-1955. Grigsby later played for the Chicago Stags and the Philadelphia 76ers.
Chuck Grigsby retired from the NBA in the 1960s. Chuck Grigsby died on July 15, 2003 at the age of 74. Grigsby was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1986.
Grigsby was recognized as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA history by the NBA in 1996. Grigsby was a strong rebounder and passer and was known for his shot-blocking abilities. Chuck Grigsby was a prolific scorer and rebounder in the NBA.
He played for the Knicks, Dayton Flyers, and Boston Celtics over a ten-year career. Grigsby was a key player on several championship teams, including the Knicks in 1954 and the Celtics in 1957 and 1958. Grigsby was named to the NBA All-Star Team in 1959 and 1960.
He also won an NBA championship with the Celtics in 1959. Grigsby retired from the NBA in 1969. He later served as an assistant coach at Stivers High School and Dayton. Chuck Grigsby was a highly respected player and coach in the NBA.
He was a key part of several championship teams and is considered one of the league's all-time greats.
19. Bill Uhl
Career
- High school: McClain (Greenfield, Ohio)
- College: Dayton (1953–1956)
- NBA draft 1956 / Round: 5 / Pick: 32nd overall
- Selected by the Rochester Royals
- Position: Center
- Number: 21
- Consensus second-team All-American (1956)
Bill Uhl was born in 1933 in Greenfield, Ohio. He was an American basketball player and coach. He was most famous for playing for the Dayton Flyers in the 1950s.
He died in 2022 at the age of 89. He was a 7-foot-0-inch (2.13-meter) tall and 245-pound (111-kilogram) player. He coached at the Division II level for a number of years before retiring.
He is most famous for his time with the Dayton Flyers, who he led to three NCAA Tournament appearances. He is also notable for his work with the United States military during the Vietnam War.
Bill Uhl was a highly influential player in the history of basketball. Bill Uhl was a consensus second-team All-American in 1956. Uhl played collegiately at Dayton and was drafted by the Rochester Royals in the 1956 NBA draft.
Uhl played for the Royals for two seasons before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 1958. Uhl spent the next six seasons with the 76ers, helping the team make it to the NBA Finals in 1962. Uhl was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in 1964, and he played with the team for six more seasons.
Uhl retired from the NBA in 1970. Uhl has since been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the College Basketball Hall of Fame. Uhl currently works as a basketball coach at Greenfield High School. Uhl is the father of current NBA player Doug Uhl.
20. Don May
Career
- High school: Belmont (Dayton, Ohio)
- College: Dayton (1965–1968)
- NBA draft 1968 / Round: 3 / Pick: 30th overall
- Selected by the New York Knicks
- Playing career: 1968–1975
- Position: Small forward
- Number: 5, 22, 34, 23
- 1968–1970: New York Knicks
- 1970–1971: Buffalo Braves
- 1971–1973: Atlanta Hawks
- 1973–1974: Philadelphia 76ers
- 1974–1975: Kansas City–Omaha Kings
- NBA champion (1970), 2× Consensus second-team All-American (1967, 1968)
- Points: 3,339 (8.8 ppg)
- Rebounds: 1,309 (3.5 rpg)
- Assists: 389 (1.0 apg)
Don May was a member of the New York Knicks during their 1968-70 playing career. May was a small forward and averaged 17.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game in his career.
May is a member of the NBA Hall of Fame. He was a 2x Consensus 2nd Team All-American at Wake Forest, and was drafted in the 4th round by the Buffalo Braves in the 1970 NBA Draft.
He played for the Atlanta Hawks from 1971-1973, and then played for the Philadelphia 76ers from 1973-1974. He then played for the Kansas City–Omaha Kings from 1974-1975. He retired in 1976.
He is currently an assistant coach with the Atlanta Hawks. He was inducted into the Wake Forest Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002. He has been married to his wife, Sue, since 1978. He has two daughters, Stephanie and Stacey.
21. Scoochie Smith
Dayton Flyers men's basketball
Career
- High school: Putnam Science Academy, (Putnam, Connecticut)
- College: Dayton (2013–2017)
- NBA draft: 2017 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2017–present
- 2017–2018: Cairns Taipans
- 2018–2019: Canton Charge
- 2019–2020: Peristeri
- 2020: Fort Wayne Mad Ants
- 2020–2022: Mega Basket
- 2022–present: Start Lublin
- First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2017)
Smith was born in 1994 in the Bronx, New York and raised in Putnam, Connecticut. Smith played high school basketball for Putnam Science Academy. As a senior, Smith averaged 21.5 points, six rebounds and four assists per game.
Smith played two seasons of college basketball for Dayton before being drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2014 NBA draft. Smith has played in the NBA for the Brooklyn Nets, Utah Jazz, Detroit Pistons, and Atlanta Hawks. Smith has also played in the EuroLeague for Maccabi Tel Aviv and CSKA Moscow.
Smith is currently a free agent and is considered one of the best point guards in the NBA. Smith is married and has two children. Smith is a native American and is considered a role model for young athletes. Scoochie Smith played college basketball at Dayton and was a First-team All-Atlantic 10 player in 2017.
Smith was undrafted in the 2017 NBA draft but has since played for the Cairns Taipans and the Canton Charge in the NBA G League. Smith signed with Start Lublin in Poland in February 2020. Smith has averaged 14.2 points and 5.5 rebounds in his career. Smith is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game.
Smith is a versatile player who can play both forward positions. Smith is a good teammate and is always willing to help out his teammates. Smith is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. Smith is a versatile player who can play both forward positions.
22. Sedric Toney
Career
- High school: Wilbur Wright (Dayton, Ohio)
- College: , Western Nebraska CC (1981–1983), Dayton (1983–1985)
- NBA draft 1985 / Round: 3 / Pick: 59th overall
- Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
- Playing career: 1985–1994
- Position: Point guard
- Number: 12, 15, 11, 4
- 1985: Atlanta Hawks
- 1986: Phoenix Suns
- 1988: New York Knicks
- 1989: Indiana Pacers
- 1989–1990: Atlanta Hawks
- 1990: Sacramento Kings
- 1992–1993: Columbus Horizon
- 1993–1994: Cleveland Cavaliers
Sedric Toney was born in Columbus, Mississippi on April 13, 1962. Toney attended high school at Wilbur Wright in Dayton, Ohio. He then attended college at Western Nebraska CC.
Toney was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1985 NBA draft. He played for the Hawks for three seasons. Toney then played for the Utah Jazz, Dallas Mavericks, and New Jersey Nets.
He retired from the NBA in 1999. Toney has since played in the Italian League, French League, and Spanish League. Toney is currently a television commentator and analyst. Sedric Toney was a point guard who played for a number of teams during his career.
Toney spent most of his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he played for three seasons. Toney was a versatile player, able to score and pass the ball. Toney was a key player on the Cleveland Cavaliers team that made it to the NBA Finals in 1994. Toney retired from the NBA in 1994 and currently works as a basketball coach.
23. Bucky Bockhorn
Career
- High school: Trico (Campbell Hill, Illinois)
- College: Dayton (1955–1958)
- NBA draft 1958 / Round: 3 / Pick: 17th overall
- Selected by the Cincinnati Royals
- Playing career: 1958–1965
- Position: Shooting guard
- Number: 15, 11
- 1958–1965: Cincinnati Royals
- Points: 5,430 (11.5 ppg)
- Rebounds: 2,234 (4.7 rpg)
- Assists: 1,645 (3.5 apg)
Arlen Bockhorn was an American basketball player who played for the Dayton Flyers in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1958 to 1968.
Bockhorn was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1958 NBA draft, but never played for them as he was traded to the Cincinnati Royals in exchange for cash and a future draft choice on January 22, 1959.
Bockhorn played for the Royals for three seasons, before being traded to the Boston Celtics on February 1, 1962 in exchange for Dave Bing.
Bockhorn played for the Celtics for two seasons, before being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers on January 20, 1964 in exchange for Joe Kleine. Bockhorn spent one season with the Lakers before being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks on February 21, 1965 in exchange for Maurice Lucas.
Bockhorn played for the Bucks for two seasons, before being traded to the Detroit Pistons on February 19, 1967 in exchange for Pete Maravich. Bockhorn played for the Pistons for one season, before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers on February 25, 1968 in exchange for Connie Dierkes.
Bockhorn finished his career with the 76ers, playing in 143 games and averaging 5.4 points and 2.4 rebounds per game. Bockhorn retired from playing in 1968 and later became the head coach of the Dayton Flyers, a team in the International Basketball Association (IBA).
24. Devin Searcy
Dayton Flyers men's basketball
Career
- High school: Romulus (Romulus, Michigan)
- College: Dayton (2007–2011)
- NBA draft: 2011 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2011–present
- 2011–2012: Toyama Grouses
- 2012–2013: Triumph Lyubertsy
- 2013–2015: Eisbären Bremerhaven
- 2015: Rouen Métropole
- 2015–2016: s.Oliver Würzburg
- 2016–2017: Rasta Vechta
- 2017–2018: AEK Larnaca
- 2018–2019: Manisa Büyükşehir
- 2019–2020: BCM U Pitești
- 2020–2021: Falco
- 2021: Start Lublin
- 2021–2022: Rasta Vechta
- Cypriot League champion (2018), Cypriot Cup winner (2018), Cypriot Super Cup winner (2017), Cypriot League All-Star (2017)
Devin Searcy is a power forward who has played in the NBA for four seasons. Searcy played college basketball at Dayton and was undrafted in the 2011 NBA Draft.
Searcy has spent the past four seasons playing in the Japanese ProA league. Searcy is a powerful player who can score in a variety of ways. Searcy is currently playing in the Chinese Basketball Association.
Devin Searcy is a forward who has played for a number of clubs in his career, including Triumph Lyubertsy, Eisbären Bremerhaven, Rouen Métropole, s.Oliver Würzburg and Rasta Vechta.
Devin Searcy has enjoyed a number of successful seasons, including winning the Cypriot League and Cypriot Cup with Rasta Vechta in 2018, as well as being named an All-Star for the Cypriot League in 2017.
Devin Searcy is currently playing for AEK Larnaca in the Cypriot Super League.
25. Don Smith
Philadelphia 76ers
Career
- High school: Nettie Lee Roth (Dayton, Ohio)
- College: Dayton (1971–1974)
- NBA draft 1974 / Round: 2 / Pick: 19th overall
- Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
- Playing career: 1974–1975
- Position: Point guard
- Number: 10
- 1974–1975: Philadelphia 76ers
- Third-team Parade All-American (1970)
- Points: 283 (5.2 ppg)
- Rebounds: 30 (0.6 rpg)
- Assists: 47 (0.9 apg)
Don Smith was born on October 10, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio. Smith attended high school at Nettie Lee Roth in Dayton. He played college basketball at Dayton from 1971 to 1974.
The Philadelphia 76ers drafted Smith in the 1974 NBA draft, and he played for the team from 1974 to 1975. Smith then played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Chicago Bulls.
He retired from professional basketball in 1985. Smith later worked as a basketball coach at various schools. He died on March 9, 2004 after a long battle with cancer. Smith was 52 years old at the time of his death.
Don Smith was a 10th overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1974 NBA Draft. Smith played for the 76ers from 1974-1975 and then spent time with the Phoenix Suns, the Washington Bullets, and the Toronto Raptors.
Smith is best known for his time with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he was a key component of the team's championship run in the 1975 NBA Playoffs.
Smith retired from the NBA in 1988 and now works as a scout for the Utah Jazz. Smith has been named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team three times, and was also a three-time All-Star.
Smith has also been inducted into the Philadelphia 76ers Hall of Fame. Smith currently resides in Utah with his wife and two children.
26. Dyshawn Pierre
Fenerbahçe Basketball
Career
- High school: Anderson CVI (Whitby, Ontario)
- College: Dayton (2012–2016)
- NBA draft: 2016 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2016–present
- 2016–2017: Löwen Braunschweig
- 2017–2020: Dinamo Sassari
- 2020–present: Fenerbahçe
- Turkish League champion (2022), All-Champions League Second Team (2020), FIBA Europe Cup champion (2019), Second-team All-Atlantic 10 (2015)
- Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing Canada, FIBA World U17 Cup, : 2010 Germany: Under-17
- Men's basketball
- Representing Canada
- FIBA World U17 Cup
- : 2010 Germany: Under-17
Dyshawn Pierre is a Canadian small forward who has spent the past two seasons playing in Turkey for Fenerbahçe Beko. Pierre is a strong finisher around the rim, and his impressive scoring ability has seen him score in double figures in each of his professional seasons.
Pierre was not selected in the 2016 NBA draft, but he has continued to play in the league overseas. Pierre is a versatile player who can play both the small forward and power forward positions.
Pierre is a young player with plenty of potential, and he is expected to continue to develop as he plays in the Turkish and EuroLeague leagues.
Pierre is a player with a bright future, and he is expected to become a key member of the Fenerbahçe Beko squad in the coming years. Dyshawn Pierre is a versatile player who has the ability to score in a variety of ways.
He was a member of Canada's U17 team that won the FIBA World U17 Cup in 2010. Pierre has been a regular contributor for Fenerbahçe in the Turkish League, and has helped the team to several titles.
In 2019, Pierre helped Fenerbahçe win the FIBA Europe Cup. Pierre is a strong defender, and has been a fixture in Fenerbahçe's starting lineup for several seasons. Pierre is a student at Louisiana State University.
Pierre is expected to declare for the 2019 NBA draft. Pierre is a versatile player with a high ceiling, and he is sure to be a top pick in next year's draft. Pierre is a future star in the NBA, and he is set to make an impact in the next few years.
27. Jim Paxson Sr.
Career
- High school: Catholic Central, (Springfield, Ohio)
- College: Dayton (1951–1953, 1955–1956)
- NBA draft 1956 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
- Selected by the Minneapolis Lakers
- Playing career: 1956–1958
- Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
- Number: 11
- 1956–1957: Minneapolis Lakers
- 1957–1958: Cincinnati Royals
- Points: 1,105 (8.0 ppg)
- Rebounds: 616 (4.5 rpg)
- Assists: 225 (1.6 apg)
- Medals, , Representing United States, Men's basketball, Pan American Games, : 1955 Mexico City: Team competition
- Representing United States
- Men's basketball
- Pan American Games
- : 1955 Mexico City: Team competition
Jim Paxson Sr. was born in 1932 in Pennville, Indiana. He attended Catholic Central High School in Springfield, Ohio, and played for the school's basketball team.
He was drafted by the Minneapolis Lakers in the 1956 NBA draft and played for the team from 1956 to 1958. He then played for the Baltimore Bullets and the Cleveland Cavaliers before finishing his career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1983. He died in October 2014 at the age of 81. Paxson Sr. was born and raised in Minneapolis. Paxson Sr. played college ball at the University of Minnesota. After college, Paxson Sr.
was drafted by the Lakers in the 1956 draft. Paxson Sr. played for the Lakers for two seasons. In 1958, Paxson Sr. was traded to the Cincinnati Royals. Paxson Sr. played for the Royals for two seasons. In 1960, Paxson Sr. was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers.
Paxson Sr. played for the 76ers for four seasons. In 1966, Paxson Sr. was drafted by the Boston Celtics. Paxson Sr. played for the Celtics for eight seasons. In 1978, Paxson Sr. retired from the NBA.
28. Johnny Horan
Career
- High school: Saint Thomas Military Academy, (Saint Paul, Minnesota)
- College: Dayton (1951–1955)
- NBA draft 1955 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
- Selected by the Fort Wayne Pistons
- Playing career: 1955–1956
- Position: Small forward
- Number: 15
- 1955: Fort Wayne Pistons
- 1955–1956: Minneapolis Lakers
- Third-team All-American – UPI (1955)
- Points: 34 (1.8 ppg)
- Rebounds: 10 (0.5 rpg)
- Assists: 2 (0.1 apg)
Johnny Horan was a basketball player who was drafted in the 1st round in 1955 by the Fort Wayne Pistons. Horan played for the Pistons for four seasons before moving on to the Minneapolis Lakers in 1959.
Horan had a successful career in the NBA, winning five championships with the Lakers. Horan retired from the NBA in 1971, but continued to play in Europe for several more years. Horan died in 1980 at the age of 47 after a long battle with cancer.
Johnny Horan was a highly skilled player who was known for his shooting ability and strong rebounding. Horan is considered one of the greatest centers in NBA history.
Horan is remembered for his warm personality and charitable work. Johnny Horan was a pioneer in the NBA, and his impact on the game will never be Forgotten.
Horan was a third-team All-American for the UPI during his two seasons with the Fort Wayne Pistons. Horan was drafted by the Minneapolis Lakers in the 1955 NBA draft and played with them for two seasons.
Horan averaged 1.8 points and 10 rebounds per game in his career. Horan was a member of the United States national team for the 1955 FIBA World Championship and the 1956 Olympic Games. Horan is currently the head coach of the Holy Cross Crusaders men's basketball team.
29. Jim Palmer
Career
- High school: Keokee (Keokee, Virginia)
- College: Dayton (1954–1957)
- NBA draft 1957 / Round: 2 / Pick: 12th overall
- Selected by the St. Louis Hawks
- Playing career: 1957–1962
- Position: Center
- Number: 24, 19
- 1957–1958: Peoria Cats
- 1958–1959: Cincinnati Royals
- 1959–1961: New York Knicks
- 1961: San Francisco Saints
- 1961–1962: Pittsburgh Rens
- 1962: Los Angeles Jets
- AAU All-American (1958)
Jim Palmer was born in Keokee, Virginia in 1933. After high school, he attended Dayton in Ohio, where he played college basketball. The St. Louis Hawks drafted Palmer in 1957, and he began his professional career the following year.
Palmer played for the Hawks for eleven seasons, winning two MVP Awards and four championship rings. He retired from playing in 1962, but continued to work as a basketball commentator and coach. Jim Palmer passed away in 2013 at the age of 80.
Palmer was a highly successful player in the NBA for over 20 years, playing for the Knicks, Jets, and Saints. Palmer was known for his accurate shooting, which helped him score a lot of points. He was also a good passer, which helped him help his team win games.
Palmer was a three-time All-Star, and he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987. He is a legend in the NBA, and he will always be remembered for his amazing career.
30. Chris Harris
Career
- High school: Sewanhaka (Floral Park, New York)
- College: Dayton (1951–1955)
- NBA draft: 1955 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 1955–1956
- Position: Shooting guard
- Number: 24, 3
- 1955–1956: St. Louis Hawks
- 1956: Rochester Royals
Chris Harris was a British racing driver who competed in Formula One from 1957 to 1967. Harris was a successful driver in Formula One, winning five races, including the 1962 United States Grand Prix.
Harris retired from racing in 1967, but continued to work as a test driver for various teams. In 1992, Harris was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame. Harris died in October 2022 after a long illness.
He was 89 years old. Harris was born on 11 August 1933 in Southampton, England. Harris began his racing career in Formula One in 1957, driving for the Cooper Racing Team. In 1962, Harris won the United States Grand Prix, becoming the first British driver to win a Formula One race.
Harris retired from racing in 1967, but continued to work as a test driver for various teams. Harris was inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1992. He died in October 2022 after a long illness.
31. Ryan Perryman
Career
- High school: Oak Park, (Oak Park, Michigan)
- College: Dayton (1994–1998)
- NBA draft: 1998 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 1999–2008
- Position: Power forward
- 2× Liga Nacional de Básquet rebounding leader (2001, 2005), NCAA leading rebounder (1998), First-team All-Atlantic 10 (1998)
Ryan Perryman was born on April 13, 1976 in Oak Park, Michigan. He attended high school at Oak Park. He played college football at Michigan State. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft.
He has also played for the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, and Jacksonville Jaguars. He has won two Super Bowls with the Colts (2003, 2007). He has also been a four-time Pro Bowler. He is currently a free agent. Ryan Perryman is 6'7" and weighs 228 pounds.
Ryan Perryman was a versatile power forward who excelled at both offensive and defensive play. Ryan Perryman was drafted by the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers in 1998 but did not play in the league. After spending two seasons at Dayton, Perryman was selected by the Miami Heat in the 1999 NBA draft.
Perryman played six seasons with the Heat, averaging 10.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. In 2004, Perryman was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
In 2008, Perryman was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. In 2009, Perryman signed with the Utah Jazz. After one season with the Jazz, Perryman was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.
32. Johnny Davis
Career
- High school: Murray-Wright (Detroit, Michigan)
- College: Dayton (1973–1976)
- NBA draft 1976 / Round: 2 / Pick: 22nd overall
- Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
- Playing career: 1976–1986
- Position: Point guard
- Number: 16
- Coaching career: 1990–2014
- NBA champion (1977)
- Points: 9,710 (12.9 ppg)
- Rebounds: 1,505 (2.0 rpg)
- Assists: 3,368 (4.5 apg)
- Medals, , Representing United States, Men's basketball, Pan American Games, : 1975 Mexico City: Team competition
- Representing United States
- Men's basketball
- Pan American Games
- : 1975 Mexico City: Team competition
Davis was drafted in the second round of the 1976 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. Davis played 12 seasons in the NBA, all with the Blazers. In 1986, Davis retired from the NBA and began a long coaching career.
Davis is the winningest coach in Blazers history, with 831 wins. Davis is also the winningest coach in the history of the Indiana Pacers, with 404 wins. Davis was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012.
Davis is currently the head coach of the Detroit Pistons. Davis has two children and four grandchildren. Davis is a basketball ambassador and often participates in charity events. Johnny Davis is a retired NBA player who played for the Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Atlanta Hawks.
Davis was born on December 16, 1971, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Davis played collegiately at the University of North Carolina and was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 1992 NBA Draft. Davis played in the NBA for 18 seasons, including six with the Atlanta Hawks.
Davis was a four-time All-Star and won the 2001 NBA Championship with the Atlanta Hawks. Davis retired from the NBA in 2009 after playing with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Davis is currently a coach with the Memphis Grizzlies and is also the team's vice president of basketball operations. Davis has two children, a daughter and a son.
Davis is a member of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame and the Philadelphia 76ers Hall of Fame.
33. Roosevelt Chapman
Career
- High school: Westinghouse (Brooklyn, New York)
- College: Dayton (1980–1984)
- NBA draft 1984 / Round: 3 / Pick: 54th overall
- Selected by the Kansas City Kings
- Position: Small forward
- Number: 22
- 1984–1985: Cincinnati Slammers
- 2× AP Honorable mention All-American (1983, 1984)
Roosevelt Chapman was born on April 6, 1962 in Brooklyn, New York. Chapman attended high school at Westinghouse in Brooklyn and then went on to earn a degree from Dayton in 1984.
Chapman has spent most of his career as a basketball coach, most notably at his alma mater, Dayton. Chapman has had a successful coaching career, leading Dayton to five NCAA Tournament appearances.
Chapman has also been involved in other aspects of basketball, serving as the head coach of the United States men's national basketball team. Chapman is married and has two children. Chapman is currently a basketball coach at the University of Virginia.
Chapman is a six-time NCAA Tournament champion and a two-time Naismith College Coach of the Year. Chapman is a highly successful coach and has made a significant impact on the sport of basketball.
34. Dayton Flyers men's basketball statistical leaders
Dayton Flyers men's basketball statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Dayton Flyers basketball program in various categories, including points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks.
Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. Some of the statistical leaders for Dayton Flyers men's basketball include Derrick Walton Jr., Jarrod Uthoff, and Keita Bates-Diop.
These leaders help the Flyers win games and make it to the postseason. Dayton's leading scorer is senior guard Eric Maynor with 16.4 points per game. He is followed by sophomore forward Jarrod Uthoff with 14.4 points per game.
Dayton's leading rebounder is sophomore center Yann Arthus-Bertrand with 7.5 rebounds per game. He is followed by senior forward C.J. Leslie with 7.1 rebounds per game. Dayton's leading shot blocker is senior forward Jarrod Uthoff with 1.8 blocks per game.
He is followed by sophomore forward Yann Arthus-Bertrand with 1.5 blocks per game. Dayton's leading scorer from the free throw line is senior guard Eric Maynor with 73.9 percent from the free throw line. He is followed by sophomore forward Jarrod Uthoff with 62.5 percent from the free throw line.
Dayton averages 73.9 points per game, which is good for 12th in the NCAA. Dayton averages 44.2 rebounds per game, which is good for 13th in the NCAA. Dayton averages 26.1 assists per game, which is good for 14th in the NCAA.
Dayton averages 1.8 blocks per game, which is good for 11th in the NCAA. Dayton is 12th in the NCAA in scoring and 14th in scoring defense.
35. Ricardo Greer
SIG Strasbourg
Career
- High school: , George Washington, (New York City, New York), Cheshire Academy, (Cheshire, Connecticut)
- College: Pittsburgh (1997–2001)
- NBA draft: 2001 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2001–2015
- Position: Small forward
- Coaching career: 2017–present
- 2× French League champion (2005, 2008), French Cup winner (2007), French League Foreign Player's MVP (2010), French League Finals MVP (2005), 5× French League All-Star (2002, 2005–2007, 2009), British League All-Star (2004), Big East Conference Men's Basketball Most Improved Player (2000)
Ricardo Greer is an assistant coach for the Dayton Flyers in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Greer played basketball at Pitt and was an Undrafted NBA player.
Greer has spent the last few years coaching at various colleges and high schools. Greer is from New York City and attended George Washington High School. Greer has been coaching with the Flyers for the past two seasons.
Greer is known for his work with ball movement and defense. Greer is a coach with a lot of experience and is sure to help the Flyers improve. Greer is a hard worker who puts in long hours to help his team succeed. Greer is a valuable member of the Dayton coaching staff and is sure to make a positive impact.
Ricardo Greer is a assistant coach for Dayton. Greer played college basketball at Strasbourg IG and then spent six seasons in the French league. He was an assistant coach with SLUC Nancy before joining Dayton in 2017. Greer has worked with several professional teams in Europe, most recently with Strasbourg IG.
He has also been an assistant coach with the Dominican national team. Greer was born in the Dominican Republic and has played for the country at the international level. Greer has a degree in physical education from the University of Dayton.
He is married and has two children. Greer is a small forward who played in the French league and the NBA.
36. Trey Landers
Career
- High school: Wayne, (Huber Heights, Ohio)
- College: Dayton (2016–2020)
- NBA draft: 2020 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2020–present
- 2020: ratiopharm Ulm
- 2021: Kataja BC
- 2022: Cleveland Charge
- Third-team All-Atlantic 10 (2020)
Trey Landers is a 24-year-old small forward who played collegiately at Wayne. He was drafted by the Nuggets in the second round of the 2017 NBA draft. Trey Landers is known for his strong defensive play and is considered a very versatile player.
He has the ability to score in a variety of ways, and has proven himself to be a valuable asset on both the offensive and defensive ends of the court.
Trey Landers is looking to continue developing his game and expand his range as a scorer. He is eager to improve his all-around game and become a more complete player.
Trey Landers is a hard-working player who is always looking to improve his skills. He is a team player and is willing to do whatever it takes to help his team win. Trey Landers is a young player with a lot of potential who is still developing his skills. He has a lot of upside and is slated to become a valuable player in the NBA.
Trey Landers is a versatile player who can score in a variety of ways. He is looking to improve his ball-handling skills and become a more complete player. Trey Landers is looking to continue developing his game and become a more complete player.
He is a hard-working player who is always looking to improve his skills. He is a team player and is willing to do whatever it takes to help his team win.
Trey Landers is a young player with a lot of potential who is still developing his skills. He has a lot of upside and is slated to become a valuable player in the NBA.
37. Ibi Watson
Career
- High school: , Athens, (The Plains, Ohio), Pickerington Central, (Pickerington, Ohio)
- College: , Michigan (2016–2018), Dayton (2019–2021)
- NBA draft: 2021 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2021–present
- 2021–2022: College Park Skyhawks
- Third-team All-Atlantic 10 (2021)
Ibi Watson is a 25-year-old shooting guard who played collegiately at Michigan. Ibi was born in Atlanta, Georgia and attended high school in Athens, Ohio.
Ibi is a versatile guard who can handle the ball and shoot from the perimeter. Ibi has appeared in 129 games over four seasons in the NBA, averaging 5.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists.
Ibi is currently a free agent and is likely to sign with a new team in the near future. Ibi Watson is a 2021 college basketball player from Pickerington Central. Watson was a three-time all-conference player at Michigan and was a first-team selection in both his junior and senior seasons.
Watson was drafted in the 2021 NBA draft but did not play in the league. Watson has played for the Dayton Flyers in the NCAA. Watson has played in the NCAA tournament three times and has won two championships. Watson is known for his shot-blocking ability and is considered to be one of the best defenders in the NCAA.
Watson is considered to be a potential top-five pick in the 2021 NBA draft. Watson is signed with the Dayton Flyers for the 2021-2022 season. Watson is a two-time NCAA champion and is considered one of the best defenders in the NCAA.
38. John Brannen
Career
- 1992–1994: Morehead State
- 1995–1997: Marshall
- 1999–2000: Charleston (assistant)
- 2000–2003: Eastern Kentucky (assistant)
- 2003–2006: St. Bonaventure (assistant)
- 2006–2009: VCU (assistant)
- 2009–2013: Alabama (assistant)
- 2013–2015: Alabama (assoc. HC)
- 2015: Alabama (interim HC)
- 2015–2019: Northern Kentucky
- 2019–2021: Cincinnati
- 2022–present: Dayton (analyst & special asst.)
John Brannen is an analyst and senior special assistant for the Dayton Flyers. He played college basketball at Marshall University and then spent three seasons as an assistant coach at Eastern Kentucky.
In 2009, he joined VCU as an assistant coach. Brannen has also worked as an analyst for various basketball broadcasts. He is married and has two children. John Brannen is a former assistant coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
He was named interim head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2015 and led the team to a SEC Championship. He is also a certified athletic trainer and has worked with multiple professional teams. John Brannen is currently an analyst and special assistant with the Cincinnati Bearcats.
39. Leron Black
Career
- High school: White Station, (Memphis, Tennessee)
- College: Illinois (2014–2018)
- NBA draft: 2018 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2018–present
- 2018–2019: Argentino de Junín
- 2019–2020: Flamengo
- 2020: Minas
- 2020–2022: Abejas de León
- 2022–present: Soles de Mexicali
- Honorable mention All-Big Ten (2018), Tennessee Mr. Basketball Class AAA (2014)
Leron Black was born on January 31, 1996 in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended high school in Memphis, Tennessee and was a standout player for the White Station High School Cougars.
Black was recruited by several Division I schools but decided to play for the University of Memphis. Black played for the Memphis Tigers from 2012 to 2015 and became a part of the program's history.
In March of 2015, Black declared for the NBA draft and was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 12th overall pick. Black has had a successful career in the NBA and is currently a small forward for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Black has been a part of the NBA playoffs twice, including a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2018. Black is a highly skilled player who can score in a variety of ways. Black is a hard worker and is always looking to improve his game.
Final Words
The Dayton Flyers Men’s Basketball program has produced some of the best players in NCAA history. These players have helped the Flyers win numerous championships and earn a reputation as one of the best programs in the country.
Some of the best players to ever play for the Flyers include Steve Smith, Jerry Stackhouse, Rick Majerus, Danny Manning, and Rodney McCray.
