2025 Recruiting Thread

[lhsgolf19]

Time to get it started... we sent out our 1st 2025 offer this evening.

EJ Walker @ejwalker_
·1h

I enjoyed my visit to @DaytonMBB today!I’m blessed to announce I have received an opportunity to play at the next level. Thank you @CoachGrantUD, @CoachDHertz, and the rest of the staff for believing in me. @BradBealElite @CoachDRamey613 @stockrisers @247Sports @VerbalCommits

https://twitter.com/ejwalker_/status...QwZRns39Y3H3Gw

6'8" big time forward recruit out of Kentucky

[The Fly]

Awfully early to get too excited about Walker, but he’s yet another Top 50 prospect targeted by Grant. I love his recruiting aggressiveness.

[lhsgolf19]

We have offered 6'4" Guard, Top 50 in the country for 2025, out of Florida... Alex Lloyd

https://twitter.com/AlexLloyd33/stat...FgZfFe7siL9cgw

[rollo]

For you Super recruiting gurus...who's recruiting Keith Waleskowski (and Christie Donovan's) son, Donovan?? He's a 6'4.5" sophomore guard averaging 16+ ppg at St. X http://gcls.gclsports.com/bkPlayerSt...?player=692315

Or Alter's 6'8" sophomore Charlie Uhl...only 5.5 ppg but lots of growing to do. http://gclc.gclsports.com/bkPlayerSt...?player=693053


Just asking.

[TXFlyerFan]

Originally Posted by rollo For you Super recruiting gurus...who's recruiting Keith Waleskowski (and Christie Donovan's) son, Donovan?? He's a 6'4.5" sophomore guard averaging 16+ ppg at St. X http://gcls.gclsports.com/bkPlayerSt...?player=692315 Or Alter's 6'8" sophomore Charlie Uhl...only 5.5 ppg but lots of growing to do. http://gclc.gclsports.com/bkPlayerSt...?player=693053 Just asking.

Can't find anything on any of the recruiting services at the moment. and they aren't listed amongst top OH players at their positions. Hopefully they continue to improve and raise their profile in AAU ball after the season. Anyone know who they will be playing with?

[springborofan]

16 ppg and 42% 3 point shooting as a sophomore in the tough Cincy GCL will get a player on the recruiting radar. I’m guessing the chances are ZERO that Xavier will get the young Waleskowski…

	Xavier XAVIER MUSKETEERS Dayton's biggest rival dating back to the early 1900s. Founded in 1831, Xavier University is a Jesuit, Catholic university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its three colleges offer 78 undergraduate majors, 43 minors and 11 graduate programs to 6,646 total students, including 3,961 undergraduates. The University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation and one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities nationwide. Xavier's nickname is the Musketeers and are fellow A10 Conference members.

[tirebiter]

Uhl is listed at 6'8 and weight of zero. That's pretty skinny...

[OSU Flyer]

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals....-2025-rankings

RJ Greer 80th in the country in Rival's 2025 rankings

[steve]

Originally Posted by tirebiter Uhl is listed at 6'8 and weight of zero. That's pretty skinny...

Not really as he just carries it very well.

[lhsgolf19]

Our 3rd 2025 Offer

Shon Abaev @shon_abaev

I am blessed to receive a D1 offer from the University of Dayton @DaytonMBB @soh_elite @CalvaryChristi3 #Goflyers

https://twitter.com/shon_abaev/statu...034441745?s=20

6'7"-6'8" Wing out of Florida

[Runnin' Rebel]

https://www.daytondailynews.com/spor...JXMR6ELL77LHE/

RJ Greer, one of Ohio’s top 2025 recruits, will play junior season at new school

[flyer016]

Originally Posted by Runnin' Rebel https://www.daytondailynews.com/spor...JXMR6ELL77LHE/ RJ Greer, one of Ohio’s top 2025 recruits, will play junior season at new school

The article does not lend optimism to the idea that R.J. will one day be a Flyer.

He didn't broadcast his UD offer on Twitter, as he has with others, because: "'I just didn’t want people to think if I made that public I was going to Dayton,' Greer said."

Not a problem and wish R.J. the best. Seems Dad's job just won't be super influential on his decision.

[m21eagle45]

Originally Posted by flyer016 The article does not lend optimism to the idea that R.J. will one day be a Flyer. He didn't broadcast his UD offer on Twitter, as he has with others, because: "'I just didn’t want people to think if I made that public I was going to Dayton,' Greer said." Not a problem and wish R.J. the best. Seems Dad's job just won't be super influential on his decision.

The kid wants to enjoy the recruiting process like every other recruit. Not a big deal, and if I was him I would do the same. I wouldn't want people to assume I am just going to play for my dad and then miss out on a great opportunity because that is the assumption. Also, he is a 25 recruit, who knows if Riccardo will even be here as an assistant coach in 25. The best thing for a kid in his shoes is to wait as long as possible before committing or signing somewhere. Especially if Riccardo does get a HC job somewhere and leaves UD.

[flyer016]

Originally Posted by m21eagle45 The kid wants to enjoy the recruiting process like every other recruit. Not a big deal, and if I was him I would do the same. I wouldn't want people to assume I am just going to play for my dad and then miss out on a great opportunity because that is the assumption. Also, he is a 25 recruit, who knows if Riccardo will even be here as an assistant coach in 25. The best thing for a kid in his shoes is to wait as long as possible before committing or signing somewhere. Especially if Riccardo does get a HC job somewhere and leaves UD.

Which, as I mentioned above, is perfectly fine. We just happen to have a leg up in recruits whose Dads are on the staff. R.J. has big time potential and would be an unusually big recruit for UD. Doesn't seem like Dad's employer is going to move the needle though.

Feels like it bears noting wrt to 2025 recruiting.

[The Fly]

He has several high major offers, with some — and I use the term loosely — “recruiting analysts” pointing to him eventually landing at Pitt, his father’s alma mater.

[frisco flyer]

New offer to NYC 4-star shooting guard Kiyan Anthony (any relation to Mello?)

https://twitter.com/kiyananthony/sta...jIALIbqs-3-8xg

[steverino015]

Originally Posted by frisco flyer New offer to NYC 4-star shooting guard Kiyan Anthony (any relation to Mello?) https://twitter.com/kiyananthony/sta...jIALIbqs-3-8xg

yes, Kiyan is the son of Carmelo Anthony

[The Gem]

https://www.daytondailynews.com/spor...BTAJ32OJ3ZDME/

It sounds like they are swinging for the fences. I like it.

[rollo]

No UD offer to Donovan Waleskowski (St. X)?

[SeasonTicketFan]

UD has swung for the fences much more than many realize. Multiple coaches have tried.

The problem is they have always struggled to land those next tier recruits. Great to make offers but it is crucial to land them.

[steverino015]

Originally Posted by OSU Flyer https://basketballrecruiting.rivals....-2025-rankings RJ Greer 80th in the country in Rival's 2025 rankings

This is one of the ones I want badly:
RJ Greer as a Flyer, want him on our team

[The Fly]

I wish, but not gonna happen.

[lhsgolf19]

Originally Posted by steverino015 This is one of the ones I want badly: RJ Greer as a Flyer, want him on our team

I've always believed if his dad is still here, I would be really, really surprised if he went anywhere else.

But you never know in recruiting... Still a couple years away ha

[The Fly]

Originally Posted by lhsgolf19 I've always believed if his dad is still here, I would be really, really surprised if he went anywhere else. But you never know in recruiting... Still a couple years away ha

I’d love to be wrong, but some of my Pittsburgh contacts (fairly well-sourced) seem to think he’s Pitt’s to lose. I hope they’re clueless and just making a wishful guess.

[lhsgolf19]

Another in-state product offered

Kingston Land
@LandKingston
·
26m
Blessed to announce I’ve received another D1 offer from @DaytonMBB✈️@hendue22
@NEO_Spotlight @MoellerBBall

https://twitter.com/LandKingston/sta...650934275?s=20

6'8" Cincinnati Moeller product

[steverino015]

I believe if his dad is here, it certainly give us one thing
no other school in the nation has.... that can defo be
a huge deal...

[lhsgolf19]

Antione West Jr
@antione_west
·
54m
So grateful to receive an offer from the University of Dayton❤️��
@DaytonMBB

https://twitter.com/antione_west/sta...223241217?s=20

6'3" Guard from Toledo Whitmer... X offered yesterday

[lhsgolf19]

Damon Friery @DamonFriery
12m

Blessed to say I have received another Division 1 offer from the University of Dayton #GoFlyers @hendue22 @CamKnows_ @Lynbrooks23 @NEO_Spotlight @SIHSBasketball1 @TravisBranham_

https://twitter.com/DamonFriery/stat...843356160?s=20

6'9" Forward from Cleveland St. Ignatius

[jack72]

Originally Posted by lhsgolf19 Damon Friery @DamonFriery 12m Blessed to say I have received another Division 1 offer from the University of Dayton #GoFlyers @hendue22 @CamKnows_ @Lynbrooks23 @NEO_Spotlight @SIHSBasketball1 @TravisBranham_ https://twitter.com/DamonFriery/stat...843356160?s=20 6'9" Forward from Cleveland St. Ignatius

Can only find that he has been offered by Duquesne and UD. His dream school is Duke, but doubt that will happen.

	Duquesne DUQUESNE Duquesne University is a private, coeducational university, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania located on 48 secluded acres, on a bluff above downtown. Founded in 1878 as a Catholic college by the Order of the Holy Spirit. It is the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the world. Duquesne offers 10 schools of study and 100 degree programs to 6,000 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Dukes.

[lhsgolf19]

Originally Posted by jack72 Can only find that he has been offered by Duquesne and UD. His dream school is Duke, but doubt that will happen.

He's also been offered by 3 in-state MAC schools: Ohio, Kent State and Toledo.

[podcast411]

Originally Posted by lhsgolf19 6'9" Forward from Cleveland St. Ignatius

His Twitter actually lists him at 6'10''

"6'10SF/PF | Ignatius '25| phenom united 3ssb |3.7 GPA| "


Also love that GPA - and that he is proud to have said GPA and puts it on his Twitter page - sounds like UD material.

[lhsgolf19]

Pickerington North standout 6'2" PG Arness Lawson will unofficially visit UD on October 22nd (OSU Exhibition)... As of right now, he doesn't have an offer but that might change on the visit... We did visit/watch him work out last week.

[The Fly]

Originally Posted by lhsgolf19 Pickerington North standout 6'2" PG Arness Lawson will unofficially visit UD on October 22nd (OSU Exhibition)... As of right now, he doesn't have an offer but that might change on the visit... We did visit/watch him work out last week.

Looks like he has offers from Ohio U. and Kent State so far, but ESPN already has him ranked as a four-star. Another ranking has him as the sixth best player in the state.

[TommyGola]

Originally Posted by The Fly Looks like he has offers from Ohio U. and Kent State so far, but ESPN already has him ranked as a four-star. Another ranking has him as the sixth best player in the state.

Check out the video. Lawson has a whole lot of talent. It looks to me that between these two teams, Pickerington North and Akron St. V - St. Marys (I think that is the team), there are five or six D-1 players.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGB_...annel=270Hoops

[lhsgolf19]

UD offers Top-25 6'5" PG Jerry Easter II out of Toledo who plays at La Lumiere.

[flyer016]

Originally Posted by lhsgolf19 UD offers Top-25 6'5" PG Jerry Easter II out of Toledo who plays at La Lumiere.

Always kinda confused by these offers. Easter is a top 25 player in his class, and he's got a slew of big time offers (Michigan State, UCLA, Syracuse, Arkansas, Ohio State, USC, among many others).

Originally from Toledo, so a local-ish guy. Maybe there's a foot in the door.

But we're like his 50th offer. BGSU offered him in 2019. Toledo offered him two years ago. In between, UCLA, Michigan State, and Ohio State offered.

Now, in fall of 2023 Dayton throws its hat into the ring?

Dayton seems slow to offer a lot of recruits and then offer late in the game. Might just be my perception. Might be part of their strategy. Maybe there's just less reporting on Dayton recruiting, so we don't hear it until later. Whatever it is, it's always struck me as odd.

[steve]

Originally Posted by flyer016 Always kinda confused by these offers. Easter is a top 25 player in his class, and he's got a slew of big time offers (Michigan State, UCLA, Syracuse, Arkansas, Ohio State, USC, among many others). Originally from Toledo, so a local-ish guy. Maybe there's a foot in the door. But we're like his 50th offer. BGSU offered him in 2019. Toledo offered him two years ago. In between, UCLA, Michigan State, and Ohio State offered. Now, in fall of 2023 Dayton throws its hat into the ring? Dayton seems slow to offer a lot of recruits and then offer late in the game. Might just be my perception. Might be part of their strategy. Maybe there's just less reporting on Dayton recruiting, so we don't hear it until later. Whatever it is, it's always struck me as odd.

I get what you're saying but sometimes they really just want to make in-roads at a particular school/area as there might be a connection/possible connection to that school or there are a few underclassman at that school on the rise.

[Flyers98]

Originally Posted by steve I get what you're saying but sometimes they really just want to make in-roads at a particular school/area as there might be a connection/possible connection to that school or there are a few underclassman at that school on the rise.

In my opinion, you also have to take early offers with a grain of salt. Teams don't really know what they will have and they throw offers out, (to good players to be sure), but at this point based on other recruiting, transfers, guys staying... whatever, who knows if the P5 schools are still realistic offers. Or maybe UD gets in because Michigan offered him but has also offered two other PGs who are similarly ranked and UD can say, "do you want to play right away or go to Michigan and transfer after a year if you don't start as a freshman?" I think one of the top selling points UD has is that 4 and 5 star guys are almost always going to play immediately. Sure we have great facilities and a great fanbase but that doesn't separate us from the top programs, only other mid majors.

[flyer016]

R.J. Greer, Ricardo's son, announced three final schools: Cincinnati, NC State and Penn State. He's also considering Australia's pro league, the NBL.

https://www.on3.com/news/3-star-sg-r...enn-state-nbl/

[lhsgolf19]

Also in the Final 5 for Top 100 Guard out of Florida, Alex Lloyd.... Along with Florida, Florida St, FAU and FGCU.

[pmcmullen]

Originally Posted by lhsgolf19 Also in the Final 5 for Top 100 Guard out of Florida, Alex Lloyd.... Along with Florida, Florida St, FAU and FGCU.

4 Florida schools + Dayton, Oh. That's an odd mix, but it seems he likes the idea of staying by home.

[flyerfanatic86]

Originally Posted by pmcmullen 4 Florida schools + Dayton, Oh. That's an odd mix, but it seems he likes the idea of staying by home.

Time to send him the clips of every time we've been called Daytona University and hope he doesn't try to visit.

[Medford]

Saw Alex Lloyd play Saturday Evenng @ Flying to the Hoop. His team is loaded, I think the scouting report/media guide says they have the #1 sophomore in the country plus another 5 star kid. The sophomore was smooth as silk.


Lloyd looks phenomenal, I have no idea if UD has a real chance to land the kid; great smooth stroke, great leaper and fast as hell. What i also liked about the kid was the way he handled the ebbs and flow of the game. If he got a call against him, he took it in stride. He might have made his argument w/ the ref, but he always ended it in a smile.


Despite all that talent, Alter made it tough on that team, falling by 1 thanks to some hot shooting from the perimeter. Greer looks decent, but definitely a notch below Lloyd. Not as quick, nor does he jump as well, but shooting ability seemed about the same. Charlie Uhl was uninspiring. Perhaps just 1 game as I've never seen him play before, he hit his first shoot a 3 from the top of the key, then I don't think he scored again until late in the game when he convereted an "and 1". Not much leaping ability for a 6'9" kid. WA had a pogo stick playing center that dominated the glass.


In the prior game, a national team from I think Dallas played Garfield heights. Marcus (sp?) Johnson led the way from Garfield Heights. I assume he is the younger brother of Meechie Johnson who transfered from Ohio State to S Carolina and is lighting things up from them. At any rate MJ put on a shooting clinic. He hit from everywhere, handled the ball well and was super smart (coaches son so all the typical coache's kid comments apply). I don' think UD is in the mix for his services, but I think he will be a great collegiate player. The other team was the typical stacked roster "school" from out of state that plays in this event every year. They had a 5 star center that is going to Colorado. His talent was/is obvious. Great touch around the rim and from the line. The things i did question was his attitude. He didn't start (not sure why, may have just been a typical rotation of starters w/ such a stacked roster) and when things didn't go his way he tended to pout. Again, just 1 game but I'll be interested to see how he does at Colorado; all the talent is there to be a star if he is willing to work for it.

[SeasonTicketFan]

Johnson scored 40 points and is only a sophomore. Most impressive display. As mentioned, he is lightning quick.

Lloyd and Greer both looked good as described above.

There are some outstanding basketball players at Flyin to the Hoop this weekend. So far, 99 players who have participated in that event made it to the NBA, including Jordan Sibert (although a very short stint).

[jack72]

Meechie Johnson started off in HS gangbusters, scoring 50 in the third game of his frosh year, and blew up early, picking OSU, and enrolling a year early. He had moderate success and transferred to SC last year.

HS can be a whole different success for some great athletes, who are coaches sons.

[lhsgolf19]

UD offers 6'0" Top 100 PG Danny Carbuccia out of NY.

[TA111]

Originally Posted by lhsgolf19 UD offers 6'0" Top 100 PG Danny Carbuccia out of NY.

Lots of UD connections to Carbuccia. He Is Dominican and played for the Domenican National U18 team, much like Koby Brea. He also plays at Stepanic HS in NYC, the same league that Koby and Mali played in.
His cousin is Felipe Lopez, who is Koby’s Godfather.

[lhsgolf19]

Huge official visitor coming in tomorrow (staying for VCU game)

24/7 High School Hoops @247HSHoops

2025 4⭐️ Alex Lloyd tells me he’s taking an official visit to Dayton beginning tomorrow through Saturday.

Lloyd is a long, athletic guard and a fantastic two-way player. An engaged on and off ball defender who can score the ball from all three-levels offensively.

#37 in the ESPN60.

https://twitter.com/247HSHoops/statu...90183506407543

[TommyGola]

Video on Alex LLoyd...quite impressive. Fluid with the ball in his hands. There are lots of good players on both of the teams in the videol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCdja-jtBL0

[Chris R]

Yes please.

[flyer016]

According to a seemingly reliable Twitter account, this will be Lloyd's second visit to Dayton in the last two months. The tweet says he took an unofficial on Jan. 14.

https://twitter.com/247HSHoops/statu...86038619636061

[jack72]

This is huge!
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[lhsgolf19]

Originally Posted by flyer016 According to a seemingly reliable Twitter account, this will be Lloyd's second visit to Dayton in the last two months. The tweet says he took an unofficial on Jan. 14. https://twitter.com/247HSHoops/statu...86038619636061

He was here during Flyin to the Hoop

[flyer016]

Originally Posted by lhsgolf19 He was here during Flyin to the Hoop

That makes sense. The date didn't line up with a game, which I thought was strange.

[Medford]

Originally Posted by Medford Saw Alex Lloyd play Saturday Evenng @ Flying to the Hoop. His team is loaded, I think the scouting report/media guide says they have the #1 sophomore in the country plus another 5 star kid. The sophomore was smooth as silk. Lloyd looks phenomenal, I have no idea if UD has a real chance to land the kid; great smooth stroke, great leaper and fast as hell. What i also liked about the kid was the way he handled the ebbs and flow of the game. If he got a call against him, he took it in stride. He might have made his argument w/ the ref, but he always ended it in a smile.

Reposting from above for those that missed it, but see Lloyd is making an OV to UD this weekend. I'll add to it, that it appeared that he has a pretty close relationship with Greer's kid on Alter. I know Greer didn't list UD in his final 5 but figured there was always a chance he might want to play for his dad (though I also assume that Greer would like to be a head coach somewhere soon, so that is a dynamic adds additional angles to that thought). Anyhoo, it was apparent that the Greer family and Lloyd are well acquainted. I'd love to land that kid, he was fun to watch

[jack72]

It will somewhat be dependent on us getting him a NIL deal.

[Hyde Park Flyer]

My guess is that he will be presented an NIL deal while he’s here. I don’t think the timing of the announcement by UD about NIL deals was just coincidence.
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[N2663R]

Originally Posted by Hyde Park Flyer My guess is that he will be presented an NIL deal while he’s here. I don’t think the timing of the announcement by UD about NIL deals was just coincidence. Posted via Mobile Device

So, what's a credible NIL offer for a HS recruit of this calibre?

In addition, based in the info just released by Neil, am I wrong to say that any recruit could be offered a direct NIL deal outside of Dayton 6th that UD would have no knowledge of????

[TA111]

Originally Posted by N2663R So, what's a credible NIL offer for a HS recruit of this calibre? In addition, based in the info just released by Neil, am I wrong to say that any recruit could be offered a direct NIL deal outside of Dayton 6th that UD would have no knowledge of????

I read it the same way. It appears any third party can go direct to the recruit. I would suggest anyone considering this at least contact Dayton 6th first to coordinate.

[N2663R]

Originally Posted by TA111 I read it the same way. It appears any third party can go direct to the recruit. I would suggest anyone considering this at least contact Dayton 6th first to coordinate.

You would hope there is some coordination, buuuuut, there are a lot of slimy boosters/alumni out there. I'm thinking of the guy that makes a side offer of $100k (make up a big number) to a kid and says I'll pay you in installments after every game you play - regardless of performance or outcome - they sign a contract, kid enrolls. Everyone is happy. After the first game, the guy is nowhere to be found . . .

[older than u]

Just remember how high we got when Zimi enrolled. How did that turn out? Sure would hate for some entity to waste their money.

[jack72]

Originally Posted by older than u Just remember how high we got when Zimi enrolled. How did that turn out? Sure would hate for some entity to waste their money.

This kid is on a different planet than Zimi was.

[lhsgolf19]

Originally Posted by jack72 This kid is on a different planet than Zimi was.

Yup, he's on the Deuce level in terms of recruit... instant starting guard for us whenever he arrives

[Chris R]

Well, Lloyd and Cameron Holmes definitely got the full Flyer effect last night. Couldn't ask for a better sales pitch. That was the best foot forward we got. Hope it's enough.

[Hyde Park Flyer]

I said something to someone sitting next to us last night. The crowd was unreal last night. It had to make a huge impression on Lloyd (didn’t know Cameron Holmes was visiting). I thought it was an all time great type of crowd.
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[Marysville Flyer]

Originally Posted by Hyde Park Flyer I said something to someone sitting next to us last night. The crowd was unreal last night. It had to make a huge impression on Lloyd (didn’t know Cameron Holmes was visiting). I thought it was an all time great type of crowd. Posted via Mobile Device

Best atmosphere in at least 5 years. What a game too.
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[UDGutter2]

Originally Posted by Marysville Flyer Best atmosphere in at least 5 years. What a game too. Posted via Mobile Device

It was close to senior night 4 years ago.

[lhsgolf19]

New offer (he visited us last night in addition to Lloyd & Cam)

Isaiah Campbell-Finch
@Isaiah_CFinch
1h

Extremely blessed to receive an offer from the university of Dayton! #goflyers
@tampacathhoops @fl_Rebels

https://twitter.com/Isaiah_CFinch/st...65870358802720

https://www.instagram.com/p/C4TB11NulP7/?img_index=1

6'0" PG out of Tampa

[jack72]

Not sure we have a shot at DeRon's brother. Is he here to see his brother, and will he turn down offers from almost every big time school?

[lhsgolf19]

Originally Posted by jack72 Not sure we have a shot at DeRon's brother. Is he here to see his brother, and will he turn down offers from almost every big time school?

Do we have a shot yes... but I will be surprised if he comes here... I believe Arizona is all in on him but we'll see, you never know

[jack72]

Originally Posted by lhsgolf19 New offer (he visited us last night in addition to Lloyd & Cam) Isaiah Campbell-Finch @Isaiah_CFinch 1h Extremely blessed to receive an offer from the university of Dayton! #goflyers @tampacathhoops @fl_Rebels https://twitter.com/Isaiah_CFinch/st...65870358802720 6'0" PG out of Tampa

Finch is a former Ohio kid, now in Tampa, who has few offers at this point. I am thinking similar to Bennett.

[Hyde Park Flyer]

Nice read on Finch: https://usf.rivals.com/news/introduc...campbell-finch
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[Glen Clark]

Originally Posted by lhsgolf19 Do we have a shot yes... but I will be surprised if he comes here... I believe Arizona is all in on him but we'll see, you never know

Arizona thought they had Daron locked up too.

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[Bucketnight]

Great to hear about the live atmosphere. It can only help with recruiting. The crowd sounded much louder on TV than other games this year. Definitely a great time to have heralded recruits visit.

As far as Cam goes, he would obviously be an outstanding get. Realistically, he may have wanted to be at what is likely his brother's last home game. Hopefully, last night made a difference.

[Viperstick]

Originally Posted by Hyde Park Flyer I said something to someone sitting next to us last night. The crowd was unreal last night. It had to make a huge impression on Lloyd (didn’t know Cameron Holmes was visiting). I thought it was an all time great type of crowd. Posted via Mobile Device

My hands were swollen after pounding on the St Bonaventure sign board behind the student section. Unreal atmosphere.

What did ESPN say about it?

	St Bonaventure SAINT BONAVENTURE Founded in 1858, St. Bonaventure University is a liberal arts college located on 500 acres in southwestern New York state. SBU offers 43 undergraduate majors, the most popular of which are elementary education, journalism, psychology, accounting, marketing, finance, and management. Total undergraduate enrollment is 2,000. Virtually all freshmen and most undergraduates live on campus. A founding member of the A10 Conference. Famous athletes include Bob Lanier. Historical nickname was the Brown Indians, but later changed to the Bonnies. Their mascot is a wolf.

[Kool-ade Flyer]

Missed the first 1/2 on ESPN (radio for 1st) but they did point out sold out for 59 times and made a big deal of it.

I’ve been reading a lot lately about NIL and such and while I am not fully versed in UDs NIL programs, but if Holmes is having fun, and if he is close to a degree he just might come back - if he is 2nd rounder.

As for other recruits, man o man if that atmosphere doesn’t grab em I don’t know what would.
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[Bucketnight]

Originally Posted by Viperstick My hands were swollen after pounding on the St Bonaventure sign board behind the student section. Unreal atmosphere. What did ESPN say about it?

There were multiple great shots of the student section.

I don't remember the specifics of each comment. At one point, (paraphrasing) the comment was made that the place had been quiet as VCU took the early 17 point lead, but certainly wasn't anymore.

	St Bonaventure SAINT BONAVENTURE Founded in 1858, St. Bonaventure University is a liberal arts college located on 500 acres in southwestern New York state. SBU offers 43 undergraduate majors, the most popular of which are elementary education, journalism, psychology, accounting, marketing, finance, and management. Total undergraduate enrollment is 2,000. Virtually all freshmen and most undergraduates live on campus. A founding member of the A10 Conference. Famous athletes include Bob Lanier. Historical nickname was the Brown Indians, but later changed to the Bonnies. Their mascot is a wolf.

[Ready Action]

Originally Posted by Bucketnight There were multiple great shots of the student section. I don't remember the specifics of each comment. At one point, (paraphrasing) the comment was made that the place had been quiet as VCU took the early 17 point lead, but certainly wasn't anymore.

ESPN's analyst Dalen Cuff mention during the broadcast as VCU was enjoying their early big lead, he had never heard Dayton arena this quiet before. Once UD starting coming back, he said "It ain't quiet anymore."

[DGO67]

Originally Posted by Kool-ade Flyer Missed the first 1/2 on ESPN (radio for 1st) but they did point out sold out for 59 times and made a big deal of it. I’ve been reading a lot lately about NIL and such and while I am not fully versed in UDs NIL programs, but if Holmes is having fun, and if he is close to a degree he just might come back - if he is 2nd rounder. As for other recruits, man o man if that atmosphere doesn’t grab em I don’t know what would. Posted via Mobile Device

Atmosphere doesn't pay the rent! But it is a perk for everyone in the arena!

[Swampy Meadows]

David Jablonski
@DavidPJablonski

Alex Lloyd, a 2025 recruit from Florida, and Cameron Holmes, a 2026 recruit from Arizona and the brother of DaRon Holmes, sat behind the Dayton bench tonight.

[springborofan]

I have no idea if UD can pull in a top 50 guard and/or Holmes brother. If nothing else, it is a benchmark other teams are going to have to beat when it comes to game atmosphere.

Maybe in the new world order game atmosphere doesn’t mean as much as an extra $40K in NIL, but UD did everything they could to make top recruits take notice.

[Hyde Park Flyer]

Isn’t Lloyd ranked #30?

Edit: ESPN has Lloyd at #37 and Holmes is #17.
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[udscott]

Originally Posted by Viperstick My hands were swollen after pounding on the St Bonaventure sign board behind the student section. Unreal atmosphere. What did ESPN say about it?

You should said hello to UD Scott last night, you were within arms reach
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	St Bonaventure SAINT BONAVENTURE Founded in 1858, St. Bonaventure University is a liberal arts college located on 500 acres in southwestern New York state. SBU offers 43 undergraduate majors, the most popular of which are elementary education, journalism, psychology, accounting, marketing, finance, and management. Total undergraduate enrollment is 2,000. Virtually all freshmen and most undergraduates live on campus. A founding member of the A10 Conference. Famous athletes include Bob Lanier. Historical nickname was the Brown Indians, but later changed to the Bonnies. Their mascot is a wolf.

[springborofan]

Originally Posted by udscott You should said hello to UD Scott last night, you were within arms reach Posted via Mobile Device

Why would you have a St. Bonaventure board in your mom’s basement?? ��

[udscott]

Originally Posted by springborofan Why would you have a St. Bonaventure board in your mom’s basement?? ��

lol, he was sitting right next to the legend last night and didn’t even know it
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[OSU Flyer]

https://www.on3.com/db/alex-lloyd-158540/

Alex Lloyd picked up a prediction on On3 for Dayton last month

[flyer016]

Originally Posted by OSU Flyer https://www.on3.com/db/alex-lloyd-158540/ Alex Lloyd picked up a prediction on On3 for Dayton last month

Don't think there was an actual prediction, Dayton just moved into the lead on On3's proprietary prediction algorithm, and this was due to UD being Lloyd's only reported official visit (FSU is in second due to being the only reported unofficial visit).

Honestly, it's pretty much meaningless, other than documenting Dayton did indeed receive an official visit.

[lhsgolf19]

Bummer, Alex Lloyd stays home and commits to Florida

[Monster Man]

Originally Posted by lhsgolf19 Bummer, Alex Lloyd stays home and commits to Florida

Oh well, maybe we can get him when he transfers in a year or two.
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