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Malcolm Thomas returns to Dayton for second season with Flyers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 6:35 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

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Summary

Malcolm Thomas has announced he will return to the Dayton Flyers for the 2026-27 season, having transferred from Villanova in 2025. Thomas aims to improve on a challenging first season plagued by injuries, during which he averaged 4.0 points and 1.5 rebounds. His decision to stay comes as other players enter the transfer portal, and he expresses a strong desire to prove himself to the community and coaching staff. Thomas discusses the mental aspects of the game he’s focusing on this summer, emphasizing leadership and experience.

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•Thomas averaged 4.0 points and 1.5 rebounds last season.
•He aims to prove himself after a disappointing first year.
•Thomas's father, Etan, supported his decision to return.
•Dayton's roster sees other players entering the transfer portal.
•Thomas focuses on leadership and teamwork this summer.

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6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Dayton basketball: Thomas 'has something to prove' in second season with Flyers

What they're saying

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Jul. 30—When the coaches gave Malcolm Thomas reasons he should return to the Dayton Flyers for the 2026-27 season, their pitch came down to this: "Everything that was true at first is still true." In other words, Thomas transferred from Villanova to Dayton in the spring of 2025 for a variety of reasons — a better fit, stronger relationships with the coaches and more playing time, etc. — and ...
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