Dayton's Jaron McKie fully healthy after shoulder surgery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 6:33 PM

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

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Summary

Jaron McKie, a guard for the Dayton Flyers, is fully recovered from shoulder surgery and ready for the upcoming season. McKie, who missed the entire 2025-26 season, underwent surgery in October following ongoing pain from high school. As he prepares to return, he emphasizes the importance of practice to earn playing time. His last competitive appearance was nearly 18 months ago.

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•Jaron McKie underwent shoulder surgery in October 2025.
•He missed the entire 2025-26 season due to the injury.
•McKie reported full recovery and readiness for the 2026-27 season.
•He plans to earn playing time through hard work in practice.
•McKie was a top-100 recruit and signed with Dayton in September 2024.

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6:33 PMYahoo Sports — Dayton basketball: McKie fully healthy nine months after shoulder surgery

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Aug. 3—Dayton Flyers fans mostly know Jaron McKie from seeing him on the bench or standing at center court during his first season while the rest of the team warmed up before games. Not every freshman contributes right away. Jaiun Simon, for example, sat out his freshman season because there wasn't room for him in the rotation. Now he's expected to play a significant role for the second ...
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