‘We’re really excited to have him back;’ UD coach reacts to Dayton star returning next year

DAYTON — University of Dayton men’s basketball coach Anthony Grant reacted Thursday to the news of junior forward DaRon Holmes II returning to school.

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Holmes announced Wednesday night he was withdrawing from the 2023 NBA Draft and returning to play at UD.

“Let’s get it Flyer Nation!” Holmes announced on social media.

“We’re really excited to have him back obviously,” said Coach Grant. “To get a guy of his caliber back, I think he’s one of the premier players, not only in the A-10 but across the country. So, we’re really excited.”

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He said having Holmes back will make things easier for the rest of the team.

“What he brings I think will make the game easier for everyone else,” he said. “It certainly helps our team. I think it’s going to help him in terms of his own individual goals and aspirations. I think it’s a wise decision.”

Holmes was named First Team All-Atlantic 10 this past season and named to the A-10′s All-Defensive Team for the second straight year.

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