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On YouTubeCollege Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / September 25
UNC Basketball Recruiting: Gifted Lefty Reports Tar Heel Offer
Millennium High School (Ariz.) junior Cameron Holmes, No. 16 overall and No. 5 among small forwards on the 247Sports 2026 Composite, has officially landed on the UNC basketball wishlist.
Dayton Flyers News / Hoops Rumors / August 9
Nuggets granted disabled player exception
The Nuggets have been granted a disabled player exception in the wake of DaRon Holmes‘ season-ending torn Achilles tendon, league sources tell Tony Jones of The Athletic.
The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz
The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?
NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / July 16
Denver Nuggets Player Reacts To Tragic News
DaRon Holmes II was the 22nd pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Pheonix Suns last month. He was selected for the Denver Nuggets (who made a trade to acquire him).
Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / July 16
Denver Nuggets Make Announcement on Injured Player
The Denver Nuggets had very high hopes for rookie DaRon Holmes II. Unfortunately, he suffered a leg injury against the LA Clippers in an NBA Summer League game, and to make things worse, it was a major one that'll keep him out all season.
Dayton Flyers News / Hoops Rumors / July 13
Nuggets suffer blow as rookie tears right Achilles
DaRon Holmes‘ rookie season appears to be over before it started.
NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / July 13
Denver Nuggets Rookie Daron Holmes II out for Season
On Friday, NBA Summer League tipped off in Vegas with the Denver Nuggets taking on L.A. Clippers. In that contest, the Nuggets fell 88-78, but that wasn’t the relevant news that came out of Friday. In the midst of that game the Denver Nuggets lost their No.
Dayton Flyers News / Hoops Rumors / July 9
Nuggets sign first-round pick to rookie contract
Nuggets first-round pick DaRon Holmes has officially signed his rookie scale contract, the team announced Tuesday in a press release.
DaRon Holmes II's Skilset Strengthens Denver Nuggets Immediately
The Denver Nuggets coveting DaRon Holmes II was the worst-kept secret in the NBA leading up to draft night. After impressive workouts that led to him receiving a promise from an unknown NBA team, it was long rumored to have been the Nuggets.
Why DaRon Holmes II has Potential to win Rookie of the Year
If there's one thing the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic does well, it's get the ball to open three-point shooters. Typically, the Nuggets draft players with floor-spacing upside.
2024 NBA Draft: The Nuggets Trade Up to Get Their Guy
It had been rumored for weeks that DaRon Holmes II had a promise from the Nuggets to select him at no. 28. However, the Nuggets didn’t want to risk missing out on their guy.
Denver Nuggets Made the Perfect Pick in the 2024 NBA Draft with DaRon Holmes. Here’s Why
The Denver Nuggets have plenty of work to do if they want to win another championship with Nikola Jokic at their core. While the team was decent during the 2023-24 season, there are plenty of glaring weaknesses that prevent them from being the best team they could be.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 26
Suns trade No. 22 pick to Nuggets, who select Dayton star
The 6-foot-10 forward was a three-time All-A10 honoree and a consensus All-American selection during his tenure with Dayton.
Examining the non-lottery upperclassmen in the NBA Draft
The NBA Draft occasionally feels as though it only exists for a handful of prospects, but there's plenty of experienced talent a little further down the board.
DaRon Holmes Could be the Complementary Frontcourt Piece Needed for Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City Thunder play a unique brand of basketball. In their five-out system, each player has their own distinct role, but they all carry similar characteristics that help them mesh well on a lot of fronts.
DaRon Holmes Would Make Instant Impact on Suns
The Phoenix Suns' first day of significance pertaining to team-building since the hire of Mike Budenzholer on May 11 is upon us, as the first round of the 2024 NBA draft is set to be held on June 26.
New Mock Draft Sends Dayton Star to Suns
The 2024 NBA Draft is just under two weeks away, and the Phoenix Suns certainly have an opportunity to secure a player that can bridge the timeline between now and the future with the 22nd selection - if they so choose to retain said pick.
Why the OKC Thunder Could Target Dayton Center DaRon Holmes II in the 2024 NBA Draft
On Friday, ESPN NBA Draft insider Jonathan Givony reported that Dayton Flyers center DaRon Holmes II has cancelled the rest of his pre-draft workouts after receiving a promise.
College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / April 27, 2024
The Case for DaRon Holmes II in the Lottery
For the last three seasons, DaRon Holmes II has been nothing short of dominant, serving as one of the best players to ever come through the Dayton Flyers program, and really, the Atlantic 10 Conference at large.
Dayton Flyers News / Hoops Rumors / April 26, 2024
DaRon Holmes, Zacharie Perrin among NBA Draft's latest early entrants
After testing the draft waters in 2023, Dayton’s DaRon Holmes II has again entered the draft this year.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 23, 2024
Saturday's NCAA men's tournament takeaways: Gonzaga is peaking at right time, NBA Draft prospect's stock rises
Gonzaga is doing Gonzaga things again. This and other takeaways from Saturday's games in the men's NCAA Tournament.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 21, 2024
Dayton completes wild comeback over Nevada in NCAA Tournament
In a a game where Dayton trailed by as many as 19 points with seven minutes to go, the Flyers went on a 24-2 run to close out Nevada and advance to the Round of 32.
College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / February 21, 2024
2024 NBA Draft: Johnny Furphy, Kyshawn George and DaRon Holmes II Among February Stock Risers
As we're now past All-Star weekend and over halfway through the NBA season, we are getting down to the end of the season in college basketball. Over the last month, we have seen a couple prospect's names skyrocket up draft boards.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 2, 2024
DaRon Holmes II propels No. 21 Dayton past St. Bonaventure
DaRon Holmes II tied a career high with 34 points, putting up 25 after halftime, as No. 21 Dayton posted a 76-71 win over visiting St. Bonaventure on Friday.
College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / January 31, 2024
Holmes Improvement: Dayton's Star Big Demonstrates Skillset Against George Washington
Dayton Flyers star center DaRon Holmes is the kind of prospect whose age (born August 2002) and positional size (6-foot-10, 220 pounds) could be potential
College Basketball News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / December 16, 2023
Three Man Weave: Cincinnati Fails Final Hard Non-Conference Test 82-68 Against Dayton
The Bearcats fell short in another big game under Wes Miller 82-68 against the Dayton Flyers. The Hoops Classic was a classic beat down as DaRon Holmes (28 points, seven rebounds) and the Flyers looked like the much better team throughout Saturday night.
College Basketball News / Cincinnati Bearcats on SI / December 14, 2023
Cincinnati Basketball Keys to the Game: Dayton Flyers
Cincinnati's last opportunity at a non-conference Quad 1 win is nearly here, as a neutral site battle against Dayton is up next. The Bearcats can firmly position themselves as an NCAA tournament candidate with a victory over one of its historic rivals at Heritage Bank Center.
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