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Dayton's Jaiun Simon aims for special season at A-10 Media Day

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 1:01 AM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

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Summary

Dayton Flyers' Jaiun Simon represented the team at the Atlantic 10 Conference Media Day on October 19. Simon, the longest-tenured player on the roster, expressed gratitude for the opportunity after an exhibition game. Dayton was picked to finish third in the A-10 preseason poll, with two first-place votes. Simon, recovering from a concussion, aims to contribute in the upcoming final exhibition game against Morehead State on October 21 and the regular-season opener on November 2 against the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

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•Dayton was picked third in the A-10 preseason poll.
•Simon is recovering from a concussion sustained at practice.
•Dayton plays Morehead State on October 21.
•The regular season starts on November 2 against NJIT.
•Simon strives to strengthen the program's legacy.

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1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Dayton basketball: Simon says Flyers ‘want to do something special’

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jaiun Simon joined a select group when he represented the Dayton Flyers at Atlantic 10 Conference Media Day on Monday, Oct. 19. DaRon Holmes II was the choice in 2023 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. Nate Santos traveled to Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., for the 2024 event. Last season, Javon Bennett had the honor at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. All three ...
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