Dayton basketball assistant praises 2026-27 roster's talent and character
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 6:33 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
BasketballJordan Talley, a new assistant coach at the University of Dayton, shared his initial impressions of the 2026-27 Dayton Flyers roster during a conversation with local media on June 30. Talley highlighted the talent level, athleticism, and character of the players during their summer workouts. He noted the importance of team chemistry, stating, "the guys really, really like each other," which he believes is crucial for a successful NCAA tournament run. Talley joined the Flyers' coaching staff on May 14, bringing valuable experience from his previous role at Duquesne and a championship background from his time with the Florida Gators.
- •Jordan Talley joined Dayton's coaching staff on May 14
- •Talley emphasizes talent and character in summer practices
- •He previously coached at Duquesne and the Florida Gators
- •Talley won an NCAA championship with Florida in 2025
- •Dayton aims for success in the upcoming NCAA tournament
- 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — David Jablonski: Dayton basketball: New UD assistant likes talent level and character on 2026-27 roster
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Dayton basketball: New UD assistant likes talent level and character on 2026-27 roster
"Jordan Talley hasn’t been on the University of Dayton campus long, but he has been around long enough to provide one of the first impressions of the 2026-27 Dayton Flyers roster. Talley, one of two new assistant coaches on head coach Anthony Grant’s staff, talked to the Dayton Daily News on Tuesday, June 30, about what stands out about this team in summer workouts. “The talent level,” he said, ...
"* Save Jordan Talley hasn’t been on the University of Dayton campus long, but he has been around long enough to provide one of the first impressions of the 2026-27 Dayton Flyers roster. Talley, one of two new assistant coaches on head coach Anthony Grant’s staff, talked to the Dayton Daily News on Tuesday, June 30, about what stands out about this team in summer workouts. “The talent level,” ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 6:33 PMDavid Jablonski: Dayton basketball: New UD assistant likes talent level and character on 2026-27 roster
* Save Jordan Talley hasn’t been on the University of Dayton campus long, but he has been around long enough to provide one of the first impressions of the 2026-27 Dayton Flyers roster. Talley, one of two new assistant coaches on head coach Anthony Grant’s staff, talked to the Dayton Daily News on Tuesday, June 30, about what stands out about this team in summer workouts. “The talent level,” ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 6:32 PMDayton basketball: New UD assistant likes talent level and character on 2026-27 roster
Jordan Talley hasn’t been on the University of Dayton campus long, but he has been around long enough to provide one of the first impressions of the 2026-27 Dayton Flyers roster. Talley, one of two new assistant coaches on head coach Anthony Grant’s staff, talked to the Dayton Daily News on Tuesday, June 30, about what stands out about this team in summer workouts. “The talent level,” he said, ...
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