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David Jablonski

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Dayton Flyers beat writer for Dayton Daily News. AP top 25 voter. Author of "The Epicenter of College Basketball: A History of UD Arena." Chase’s dad. Ohio University grad from Mount Orab and Fayetteville. Currently in Bexley, Ohio.

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David Jablonski @davidpjablonski.bsky.social · 18h

First (of many) photos of the Flyers in action from me this season. In the 15 minutes of practice I witnessed, they did a drill where they had to go to the floor to grab a loose ball — definitely, something, I try to avoid as a 48-year-old playing pickup hoops.

David Jablonski @davidpjablonski.bsky.social · 2d

Anthony Grant excited about Dayton’s returning starters, Javon Bennett and Amael L’Etang daytondailynews.com/sports/grant...

Grant excited about Dayton’s returning starters, Bennett and L’Etang

In one of their many interviews at Atlantic 10 Conference Media Day in Pittsburgh last week, Dayton Flyers coach Anthony Grant and senior guard Javon Bennett talked to John Fanta and Rob Dauster, of T...

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David Jablonski @davidpjablonski.bsky.social · 8d

Anthony Grant: Flyers meshing well in preseason practices daytondailynews.com/sports/antho...

Anthony Grant: Flyers meshing well in preseason practices

PITTSBURGH — To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Atlantic 10 Conference gave everyone at its annual media day event a challenge coin on Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena.

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David Jablonski @davidpjablonski.bsky.social · 9d

What should I do with the A-10 challenge coin they handed out at Media Day?

David Jablonski @davidpjablonski.bsky.social · 9d

VCU coach Phil Martelli Jr.’s opening remarks at A-10 Media Day. Rams are the preseason favorite for second straight season.

David Jablonski @davidpjablonski.bsky.social · 9d

A-10 basketball: Breaking down the conference ahead of Media Day in Pittsburgh daytondailynews.com/sports/a-10-...

A-10 basketball: Breaking down the conference ahead of Media Day in Pittsburgh

Head coaches and players from all 14 Atlantic 10 Conference schools will gather at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Tuesday for the league’s annual Media Day.

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David Jablonski @davidpjablonski.bsky.social · 10d

A-10 Media Day: Where Dayton has been picked and finished in the conference from 1995-2025. daytondailynews.com/sports/a-10-...

A-10 Media Day: Where Dayton has been picked and finished in the conference from 1995-2025

Expectations vs. reality: Where Dayton has ranked in A-10 polls and where it has finished over the years

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David Jablonski @davidpjablonski.bsky.social · 10d

Plenty of Dayton and A-10 content coming this week with A-10 Media Day tomorrow. This is a story I update every year: Where do Flyers rank in A-10 through 2025 in Grant’s tenure. daytondailynews.com/sports/dayto...

Dayton basketball: Where do Flyers rank in A-10 through 2025 in Grant’s tenure

The Atlantic 10 Conference regained a bit of its swag in 2024, sending two teams to the NCAA tournament and seeing both of them win a game.

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David Jablonski @davidpjablonski.bsky.social · 15d

‘Cutest thing ever’ — Dayton’s 7-1 forward connects with 98-year-old fan. daytondailynews.com/sports/cutes...

‘Cutest thing ever’ — Dayton’s 7-1 forward connects with 98-year-old fan

Like many fans of the Dayton Flyers men’s basketball team, Milly Hubler wondered in the spring if 7-foot-1 forward Amaël L’Etang would stick around for his sophomore season.

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David Jablonski @davidpjablonski.bsky.social · 27d

Dayton football celebrates first shutout in nine years with Zero bars daytondailynews.com/sports/dayto...

Dayton football celebrates first shutout in nine years with Zero bars

Coach Trevor Andrews bought Zero bars for the entire Dayton Flyers football team after a 38-0 shutout of Thomas More last Saturday at Welcome Stadium.

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David Jablonski @davidpjablonski.bsky.social · 28d

Saint Louis is the A-10 favorite, according to the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, which is now available for purchase. blueribbonyearbook.com

David Jablonski @davidpjablonski.bsky.social · Sep 8

Anthony Grant and Darren Hertz were among the many members of Billy Donovan's coaching tree who attended his Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday. daytondailynews.com/sports/billy...

Billy Donovan thanks Anthony Grant in Basketball Hall of Fame speech

Billy Donovan and Dayton Flyers coach Anthony Grant go way back.

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David Jablonski @davidpjablonski.bsky.social · Aug 30

CJ Donaldson Jr. scores on 4th-and-1. Ohio State leads Texas 7-0 midway through the second quarter.

David Jablonski @davidpjablonski.bsky.social · Aug 30

The Buckeyes have arrived at Ohio Stadium. One fan shouted at Ryan Day, "National champs! I drove 10 hours to be here!" He got a fist bump. It took me about an hour to get here, but I covered only about eight miles.

David Jablonski @davidpjablonski.bsky.social · Aug 29

Dayton volleyball starts season in Utah today after back-to-back 30-win seasons. daytondailynews.com/sports/dayto...

Dayton volleyball starts season in Utah after back-to-back 30-win seasons

The Dayton Flyers volleyball program starts the season ranked 24th in the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll. That’s a sign of respect for a consistent winner coming off one of its greatest ...

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David Jablonski @davidpjablonski.bsky.social · Aug 28

Jon Gruden, Sean Payton make friendly bet on Dayton vs. Eastern Illinois game daytondailynews.com/sports/jon-g...

Jon Gruden, Sean Payton make friendly bet on UD vs. EIU game

Jon Gruden and Sean Payton go way back.

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David Jablonski @davidpjablonski.bsky.social · Aug 28

Women’s basketball: Dayton’s schedule includes first game against Xavier since 2013 daytondailynews.com/sports/women...

Women’s basketball: Dayton’s schedule includes first game against Xavier since 2013

The Dayton Flyers women’s basketball team will play former Atlantic 10 Conference rival Xavier for the first time in nearly 13 years on Nov. 11 at the Cintas Center.

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David Jablonski @davidpjablonski.bsky.social · Aug 26

Dayton offensive lineman Ryan Iiams: "Growing up around the Dayton area, I’ve always loved the Flyers. I’ve been coming to basketball games since I was 6 years old. Being the hometown kid, it’s different putting the D on the chest. It’s phenomenal.” daytondailynews.com/sports/sprin...

Springboro grad one of three captains for 2025 Dayton football team

Ryan Iiams remembers the Elite Eight run by the Dayton Flyers men’s basketball team in 2014 more than anything when it comes to UD memories from his youth. Hanging out with his dad, watching the games...

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David Jablonski @davidpjablonski.bsky.social · Aug 25

Persistence and patience were keys for Neil Sullivan and everyone who worked on the Dayton men’s schedule. “I’m not bashful about asking people to play us,” Sullivan said. “Most schools have heard from me or people on our staff.” daytondailynews.com/sports/dayto...

Dayton tries to balance competing priorities in men’s basketball scheduling

Patience and persistence are two important qualities when it comes to men’s basketball scheduling for the Dayton Flyers, UD Athletic Director Neil Sullivan said.

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David Jablonski @davidpjablonski.bsky.social · Aug 21

I'll have more on Dayton's non-conference schedule this weekend after talking to Neil Sullivan this afternoon. The news in today's release was the second D-I exhibition against Bowling Green and the games against ETSU and North Florida. daytondailynews.com/sports/dayto...

Dayton’s complete non-conference schedule includes second D-I exhibition game

The complete Dayton Flyers men’s basketball non-conference came out Thursday — a little later than usual but not later than ever.

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David Jablonski @davidpjablonski.bsky.social · Aug 21

I talked to Dayton men's soccer coach Dennis Currier on Monday about the 2025 season. The Flyers open the season at 7 tonight against Detroit Mercy at Baujan Field. daytondailynews.com/sports/dayto...

Dayton men’s soccer team has a ‘big target’ on its back after historic season

The best season in Dayton Flyers men’s soccer history provided a big boost in recruiting.

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David Jablonski @davidpjablonski.bsky.social · Aug 20

Dayton will play Virginia on Dec. 6 in Charlotte, N.C. daytondailynews.com/sports/dayto...

Dayton adds ACC school to 2025-26 non-conference schedule

An already challenging non-conference schedule for the Dayton Flyers got even more difficult Wednesday as UD announced a game against the Virginia Cavaliers.

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David Jablonski @davidpjablonski.bsky.social · Aug 18

Dayton will play North Carolina Central on Nov. 22 at UD Arena. The programs have never played, though N.C. Central played in the First Four three straight seasons (2017-19) at UD Arena. daytondailynews.com/sports/meac-...

MEAC school announces November game against Dayton

The Dayton Flyers will play North Carolina Central on Nov. 22 at UD Arena.

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David Jablonski @davidpjablonski.bsky.social · Aug 18

Dayton football enjoying a ‘smooth camp’ as season opener approaches daytondailynews.com/sports/dayto...

Dayton football enjoying a ‘smooth camp’ as season opener approaches

Players pose for numerous photos at the annual Dayton Flyers football Media Day at Welcome Stadium.

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David Jablonski @davidpjablonski.bsky.social · Aug 15

I talked to Keonte Jones' high school coach, Matt Miota, earlier this week about the newest UD recruit. "He’s the best defensive player I’ve ever coached," Miota said. daytondailynews.com/sports/newes...

Newest Dayton recruit has ‘innate ability to defend’

The newest Dayton Flyers recruit has something in common with the Flyer Faithful and all the members of the UD coaching staff remaining from the 2019-20 season.

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