Two Dayton Flyers Earn Atlantic 10 Honors

Senior guard Javon Bennett named to A-10 First Team, De'Shayne Montgomery earns Third Team selection

Published on Mar. 12, 2026

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Two University of Dayton men's basketball players, senior guard Javon Bennett and junior forward De'Shayne Montgomery, have been recognized with Atlantic 10 Conference postseason honors. Bennett was named to the A-10 First Team, while Montgomery earned a spot on the Third Team.

Why it matters

The Atlantic 10 is a highly competitive mid-major basketball conference, and earning all-conference recognition is a significant achievement that highlights the talent and contributions of these Dayton Flyers players. Their honors also reflect well on the program's success under head coach Anthony Grant.

The details

Javon Bennett is the fifth Dayton player to be named to the A-10 First Team since the 2018-19 season, joining past honorees Obi Toppin, Jalen Crutcher, Toumani Camara, and Daron Holmes II. De'Shayne Montgomery finished second on the team in scoring at 14.0 points per game and also contributed 4.0 rebounds and 69 steals. The Flyers are the No. 4 seed in the upcoming Atlantic 10 Championship tournament.

  • The Atlantic 10 postseason awards were announced on March 12, 2026.
  • Dayton will play in the A-10 Championship tournament on Friday, March 13, 2026.

The players

Javon Bennett

A senior guard for the University of Dayton men's basketball team, Bennett was named to the Atlantic 10 Conference First Team.

De'Shayne Montgomery

A junior forward for the University of Dayton men's basketball team, Montgomery was named to the Atlantic 10 Conference Third Team.

Anthony Grant

The head coach of the University of Dayton men's basketball team, under whom five Dayton players have now earned A-10 First Team honors since the 2018-19 season.

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What’s next

Dayton, the No. 4 seed in the Atlantic 10 Championship, will play the winner of George Mason/St. Bonaventure on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.

The takeaway

The recognition of Javon Bennett and De'Shayne Montgomery with Atlantic 10 postseason honors underscores the continued excellence of the Dayton Flyers men's basketball program under coach Anthony Grant, cementing the team's status as a mid-major power in the region.