David Jablonski
@davidpjablonski.bsky.social
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.
UD revised its eligibility requirements to honor Toppin. In past years, athletes entering the hall had to have graduated from UD.
November 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
UD revised its eligibility requirements to honor Toppin. In past years, athletes entering the hall had to have graduated from UD.
Jordan Derkack warming up for Dayton ahead of opener against Canisius after missing two exhibition games.
November 3, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Jordan Derkack warming up for Dayton ahead of opener against Canisius after missing two exhibition games.
De'Shayne Montgomery led Dayton with nine points in the first half. The Flyers made 2 of 14 3s. They trail Bowling Green 30-27 at halftime.
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
De'Shayne Montgomery led Dayton with nine points in the first half. The Flyers made 2 of 14 3s. They trail Bowling Green 30-27 at halftime.
Starters for Dayton vs. Bowling Green.
October 27, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Starters for Dayton vs. Bowling Green.
Jim Paxson did his first interview since being hired by Dayton as a senior advisor for basketball operations.
October 27, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Jim Paxson did his first interview since being hired by Dayton as a senior advisor for basketball operations.
Dayton freshman guard Jaron McKie will miss the season after undergoing shoulder surgery, coach Anthony Grant said after the game today.
October 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Dayton freshman guard Jaron McKie will miss the season after undergoing shoulder surgery, coach Anthony Grant said after the game today.
Malcolm Thomas from De’Shayne Montgomery. Dayton dominating second half. It leads 56-36 at 11:33.
October 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Malcolm Thomas from De’Shayne Montgomery. Dayton dominating second half. It leads 56-36 at 11:33.
Keonte Jones led Dayton with 13 points, including this 3-point play, in the first half. The Flyers lead Penn State 34-29. Dayton led by as many as 10 and scored three points in the last six minutes.
October 19, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Keonte Jones led Dayton with 13 points, including this 3-point play, in the first half. The Flyers lead Penn State 34-29. Dayton led by as many as 10 and scored three points in the last six minutes.
Three returners, two newcomers in starting lineup for Dayton.
October 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Three returners, two newcomers in starting lineup for Dayton.
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.
October 8, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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.
What should I do with the A-10 challenge coin they handed out at Media Day?
September 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
What should I do with the A-10 challenge coin they handed out at Media Day?
VCU coach Phil Martelli Jr.’s opening remarks at A-10 Media Day. Rams are the preseason favorite for second straight season.
September 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
VCU coach Phil Martelli Jr.’s opening remarks at A-10 Media Day. Rams are the preseason favorite for second straight season.
Saint Louis is the A-10 favorite, according to the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, which is now available for purchase. blueribbonyearbook.com
September 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Saint Louis is the A-10 favorite, according to the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, which is now available for purchase. blueribbonyearbook.com
CJ Donaldson Jr. scores on 4th-and-1. Ohio State leads Texas 7-0 midway through the second quarter.
August 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM
CJ Donaldson Jr. scores on 4th-and-1. Ohio State leads Texas 7-0 midway through the second quarter.
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.
August 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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.
I forgot to ask Malcolm Thomas about this on Monday but remembered to ask Obi Toppin today. Toppin confirmed he did hear from Thomas and gave him his blessing to wear No. 1. www.daytondailynews.com/sports/archd...
July 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I forgot to ask Malcolm Thomas about this on Monday but remembered to ask Obi Toppin today. Toppin confirmed he did hear from Thomas and gave him his blessing to wear No. 1. www.daytondailynews.com/sports/archd...
I think I should be sending the A-10 a gift for its 50th birthday, but it sent me one.
July 27, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I think I should be sending the A-10 a gift for its 50th birthday, but it sent me one.
The A-10 commissioner, Bernadette V. McGlade, may have to show up to hand out the Larry O'Brien Trophy Sunday with two A-10 alums playing so well for the Pacers. Here's the one and only photo of T.J. McConnell from his Duquesne days I could find in the Dayton Daily News.
June 20, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The A-10 commissioner, Bernadette V. McGlade, may have to show up to hand out the Larry O'Brien Trophy Sunday with two A-10 alums playing so well for the Pacers. Here's the one and only photo of T.J. McConnell from his Duquesne days I could find in the Dayton Daily News.
Anthony Grant: “We haven’t closed the door in terms of being able to add one or two more guys to the roster.” … All the newcomers are on campus except Malcolm Thomas, who arrives tomorrow.
June 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Anthony Grant: “We haven’t closed the door in terms of being able to add one or two more guys to the roster.” … All the newcomers are on campus except Malcolm Thomas, who arrives tomorrow.
First offseason interviews for Dayton basketball. Anthony Grant, Javon Bennett and Jordan Derkack talked to local media.
June 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
First offseason interviews for Dayton basketball. Anthony Grant, Javon Bennett and Jordan Derkack talked to local media.
First offseason interviews for Dayton basketball. Anthony Grant, Javon Bennett and Jordan Derkack talked to local media.
June 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
First offseason interviews for Dayton basketball. Anthony Grant, Javon Bennett and Jordan Derkack talked to local media.
Attendance on Opening Day for Reds vs. Giants: 43,876.
March 27, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Attendance on Opening Day for Reds vs. Giants: 43,876.
Reds added two runs in the third on a two-run single by Jeimer Candelario, who has driven in all three runs. Reds led 3-0, but it's now 3-2 after a two-run home run by Heliot Ramos, of the Giants, in the fourth.
March 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Reds added two runs in the third on a two-run single by Jeimer Candelario, who has driven in all three runs. Reds led 3-0, but it's now 3-2 after a two-run home run by Heliot Ramos, of the Giants, in the fourth.
Baseball season should really start after transfer portal season.
March 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Baseball season should really start after transfer portal season.