DARON HOLMES NEWS

Holmes scores 18 in Dayton's 64-60 victory against UMass

Daron Holmes scored 18 points as Dayton extended its winning streak to nine games, defeating UMass 64-60

JANUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

24 in '24: Top 24 college basketball players to watch in the new year

As the first college basketball weekend of 2024 approaches, John Fanta presents his list of 24 players who could determine how the remainder...

JANUARY 4

Davidson hosts Holmes and Dayton

Dayton plays the Davidson Wildcats after Daron Holmes scored 27 points in the Flyers' 78-69 win over the Longwood Lancers

JANUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Holmes scores 27, Dayton beats Longwood 78-69

Led by Daron Holmes' 27 points, the Dayton Flyers defeated the Longwood Lancers 78-69

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UNLV game canceled Dayton will not play against UNLV on Wednesday, according to the Flyers' X account.

Impact Because of a shooting at the UNLV campus Wednesday, it has been decided that the Wolf Pack and Dayton will not play against each other. So now, Dayton's next game is scheduled to take place Saturday against Troy.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads scoring effort in win Holmes logged 19 points (4-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 11-12 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 31 minutes during Monday's 63-47 win over SIUE.

Impact Holmes was surgical from the charity stripe, converting 92-percent of his free-throws. The junior forward also led the Flyers in rebounds and blocks, as SIUE essentially had no answer for him on either end of the floor. However, the Arizona native will need to clean up his shooting efficiency from the field in order for Dayton to beat Northwestern on Friday night.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dayton's Holmes a national player of the year candidate Dayton Flyers junior forward DaRon Holmes II was one of 50 players from across the nation named to the preseason watch list for the Naismith...

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Double-double during exhibition Holmes logged 18 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 12 rebounds, three assist and one steal during Dayton's exhibition game Saturday against Cedarville.

Impact Holmes logged 12 double-doubles during Dayton's 2022-23 season, so it should be no surprise if they are more of a regularity in this upcoming campaign. The big man improved from his first to second seasons, a trend that should continue now that he has multiple years of collegiate experience.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DaRon Holmes Provides Size as Potential Second-Round Pick for Thunder With the Thunder moving further along competing, they could use size, which DaRon Holmes provides.

MAY 20, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

DaRon Holmes Provides Size as Potential Second-Round Pick for Thunder With the Thunder moving further along competing, they could use size, which DaRon Holmes provides.

MAY 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dayton forward Holmes receives invitation to NBA Draft Combine Dayton Flyers forward DaRon Holmes II received an invitation to the NBA Draft Combine, according to a source on Tuesday.

MAY 3, 2023 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Dayton's Holmes enters name in NBA draft while maintaining college eligibility Dayton Flyers forward DaRon Holmes II made no official announcement about his intentions but did declare for the NBA Draft, a source confirm...

APRIL 24, 2023 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

UD's Holmes on A-10 player of the year Baldwin: 'He's the best player on the best team' Dayton Flyers forward DaRon Holmes II could run for a political office someday based on the answer he gave Tuesday about not winning the Atl...

MARCH 7, 2023 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Posts double-double in victory Holmes had 16 points (7-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds and five assists in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 77-53 victory over La Salle.

Impact Holmes continued his recent hot streak, recording his second double-double of the last two weeks. The sophomore forward also has shot over 50-percent from the field over the last four games. The Arizona native has been a key piece to Dayton's NCAA Tournament hopes, and there are no signs of that changing anytime soon.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Holmes scores 16, Dayton takes down La Salle 77-53

Led by Daron Holmes II's 16 points, the Dayton Flyers defeated the La Salle Explorers 77-53

MARCH 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Holmes scores 22, Dayton downs UMass 72-54

Led by Daron Holmes' 22 points, the Dayton Flyers defeated the UMass Minutemen 72-54

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Holmes scores 20; Dayton defeats Loyola Chicago 65-49

Led by Daron Holmes' 20 points, the Dayton Flyers defeated the Loyola Chicago Ramblers 65-49

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

College basketball tiers: Zach Edey, Trayce Jackson-Davis lead top bigs

College basketball is loaded with talented big men across the country, but who is the best of the best? Andy Katz separates the top bigs int...

JANUARY 27, 2023

Dayton's Holmes making major strides in at free-throw line DaRon Holmes II steps to the free-throw line with his right foot slightly in front of his left. After getting the ball from the official, he...

JANUARY 13, 2023 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Ties career high with 32 points Holmes chipped in 32 points (12-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-10 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 82-58 victory over Fordham.

Impact Holmes tied his career high with those 32 points that he set just two games ago against Davidson. The front-runner for A-10 Player of the Year has not scored less than 20 points since Dec. 7 against Virginia Tech. Holmes will look to continue to dominate on Friday against VCU.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Holmes scores 32 as Dayton beats Fordham 82-58

The Dayton Flyers defeated the Fordham Rams 82-58 on Tuesday night led by Daron Holmes' 32 points

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Holmes has 20 in Dayton's 76-56 win over Saint Joseph's

Led by Daron Holmes' 20 points, the Dayton Flyers defeated the Saint Joseph's Hawks 76-56 on Wednesday night

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Holmes leads Dayton against Saint Joseph's (PA)

Dayton plays the Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks after Daron Holmes scored 32 points in Dayton's 69-55 victory against the Davidson Wildcats

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS