Dayton’s two-way frontcourt engine with pro-level polish
In the 2023-24 season, DaRon Holmes II was a monster for Dayton, averaging 20.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.1 blocks while shooting 54.4% from the field and 38.6% from three; that blend of scoring, rim protection and stretch-big skill is why he was viewed as a first-round NBA talent. He brings intensity, versatility and real half-court offense, but his 2024 Achilles injury is the key context for any team evaluating him now: the upside is obvious, the medical timeline is the swing factor.
