Former Marquette Guard Zaide Lowery Transfers to Dayton

Lowery will look to continue his college basketball career with the Dayton Flyers after two seasons at Marquette.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 4:19pm

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Zaide Lowery, a former guard for the Marquette Golden Eagles, has announced that he will be transferring to the University of Dayton to continue his college basketball career. Lowery spent the past two seasons playing for Marquette before deciding to enter the transfer portal.

Why it matters

Lowery's transfer to Dayton represents an opportunity for him to potentially earn more playing time and further develop his skills at the Division I level. The move also highlights the increasing fluidity of the modern college basketball landscape, where players frequently transfer between programs in search of the best fit for their athletic and academic goals.

The details

After playing a reserve role during his first two seasons at Marquette, Lowery has decided to leave the program and join the Dayton Flyers. Dayton competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference, a different league than the Big East where Marquette plays. The move will give Lowery a chance to potentially earn a larger role on the court and contribute more significantly to his new team's success.

  • Lowery spent the past two seasons playing for Marquette.
  • Lowery announced his transfer to Dayton on April 19, 2026.

The players

Zaide Lowery

A former guard for the Marquette Golden Eagles who has decided to transfer to the University of Dayton to continue his college basketball career.

Marquette Golden Eagles

The NCAA Division I men's basketball team that Lowery played for during his first two seasons of college.

Dayton Flyers

The NCAA Division I men's basketball team that Lowery will be joining after transferring from Marquette.

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What they’re saying

“Markus Howard was at Fiserv Forum to have his number retired on March 1.”

— Markus Howard, Former Marquette Player

What’s next

Lowery will need to sit out the 2026-27 season due to NCAA transfer rules, but he will have two years of eligibility remaining to play for the Dayton Flyers starting in the 2027-28 season.

The takeaway

Lowery's transfer from Marquette to Dayton represents the continued fluidity of the modern college basketball landscape, where players frequently seek out new opportunities to develop their skills and potentially earn more playing time at different programs.