Damon Friery brings size, upside, and a freshman’s edge to Dayton’s frontcourt
In the 2025-26 season, Dayton freshman forward Damon Friery logged 29 points and 10 rebounds across 16 games, with his early college value coming less from volume and more from his 6-9 frame, promising inside-out potential, and clear developmental runway.[1][2][4] Rivals and recruiting evaluators viewed him as a top-150 type prospect and one of Ohio’s better 2025 forwards, which fits the profile of a long, versatile big who can grow into a matchup problem if his physicality and consistency catch up to his tools.[4][10][13]
