Virginia Commonwealth’s Marcus Evans reacts after making the go-ahead 3-pointer against Dayton with 33 seconds left on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Jordan Davis shoots in the final minute against Virginia Commonwealth on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va. The ball landed on the rim and stayed there as VCU took possession...David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Virginia Commonwealth’s Marcus Evans makes the go-ahead 3-pointer against Dayton with 33 seconds left on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Ryan Mikesell shoots and misses a 3-pointer just before the shot clock expires with just under a minute to play against Virginia Commonwealth on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at the Siegel Center in Richmond...David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Josh Cunningham looks for a shot against Virginia Commonwealth’s Marcus Santos-Silva on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Anthony Grant talks to his team during a game against Virginia Commonwealth on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Ryan Mikesell looks for a shot against Virginia Commonwealth’s Corey Douglass on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Dwayne Cohill shoots against Virginia Commonwealth on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Jordan Davis and Virginia Commonwealth’s Vince Williams chase a loose ball on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Obi Toppin reacts after picking up his fourth foul against Virginia Commonwealth on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Obi Toppin dunks against Virginia Commonwealth on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Obi Toppin dunks against Virginia Commonwealth on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Anthony Grant talks to Josh Cunningham during a game against Virginia Commonwealth on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Josh Cunningham scores against Virginia Commonwealth on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s bench reacts after a basket against Virginia Commonwealth on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton;s Jordan Davis scores against Virginia Commonwealth on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Jalen Crutcher scores against Virginia Commonwealth on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Jordan Davis shoots against Virginia Commonwealth on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Virginia Commonwealth’s De’Riante Jenkins dunks against Dayton on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton and Virginia Commonwealth chase a loose ball on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at the Siegel Center in Richmond, Va.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Reds radio announcer Marty Brennaman talks with friends during during opening day festivities at Great American Ball Park, Monday, April 1, 2013. GREG LYNCH / STAFFGreg Lynch

Cincinnati Reds great Pete Rose and Cincinnati Reds radio announcer Marty Brennaman talk about Pete's induction to the Reds Hall of Fame during an annoucement at Great American Ballpark, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016....Greg Lynch

Marty Brennaman, left, does a question and answer session on stage with former Reds player Pete Rose during RedsFest Friday, Dec 2 at Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Marty Brenneman right talks with John Bush before the final round of seven baggers at the annual Kroger grocery bagging competition held Tuesday June 12, at the Beach Waterpark in Mason, Ohio. Bush, from store 436...Staff photo by Nick Daggy

Contributed Photo by E.L. Hubbard Baseball Hall of Fame announcer Marty Brennaman reacts as Ricky Brown, 5, hands him a card to sign as the Reds Caravan made a stop at Miami University Hamilton campus Staurday,...EL Hubbard

Contributed Photo by E.L. Hubbard Baseball Hall of Fame announcer Marty Brennaman signs a bat as the Reds Caravan made a stop at Miami University Hamilton campus Staurday, Jan. 28, 2017. Also signing autographs...EL Hubbard

Marty Brennaman, left, does a question and answer session on stage with former Reds player Pete Rose during RedsFest Friday, Dec 2 at Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

Marty Brenneman signs autographs before heading to the radio booth.Skip Peterson

26 Jan 06 Photo by Ron Alvey. Marty Brennaman, a Hall of Fame radio announcer for the Cincinnati Reds, jokes around while at an Agonis Club luncheon. The event took place at the Presidential Banquet Center and was...Ron Alvey

Fans of all ages waited in a long line at Frickers's Sunday for photos and autographs from Cincinnati Red's main star attraction Brandon Phillips making an appearance with the Red's Winter Caravan which included...

Marty Brennaman (right), and Chris Welsh have fun while making a visit to Fifth Third Field. The Cincinnati Reds made an informal caravan stop, at Fifth Third Field, in Dayton. The Reds personalities and players...Ron Alvey/Ron Alvey

Marty Brennaman (right), smiles as he listens to his son, Thom Brennaman, talk about them broadcasting their first regular season game together. The Reds host the Chicago Cubs in their opening day baseball game...Ron Alvey

Marty Brennaman (right), smiles as he listens to his son, Thom Brennaman, talk about them broadcasting their first regular season game together. The Reds host the Chicago Cubs in their opening day baseball game...Ron Alvey

Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman poses for a picture with customers at the new Beavercreek Kroger Marketplace at 3165 Dayton-Xenia Road on Dec. 2. The store opened three weeks before that, but Dec. 2...Mark Gokavi

Dmitri Young and Marty Brennaman tell a story at the Reds winter caravan at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The former Reds slugger was one of several current and former players in town on Saturday....MIKE HARTSOCK / WHIO-TV/MIKE HARTSOCK / WHIO-TV

Nuxhall shows his partner, Marty Brennaman, how high a pitch was to Adam Dunn while they are off air.Carrie Cochran

Marty Brennaman remembers his friend and radio partner Joe Nuxhall during the dedication of "Marty and Joe Field" at Waterworks Park in Fairfield, Monday, June 28, 2010. Staff photo by Greg Lynch

Marty Brennaman tells a story about Joe Nuxhall during the Joe Nuxhall Hope Project Fundraiser Thursday, April 3, 2008 at the Oscar Event Center at Jungle Jim's in Fairfield, Ohio. Staff Photo by Nick GrahamNick Graham

Marty Brennaman remembers his friend and radio partner Joe Nuxhall during the dedication of "Marty and Joe Field" at Waterworks Park in Fairfield, Monday, June 28, 2010. Staff photo by Greg Lynch

Donzetta Nuxhall, Kim Nuxhall, Marty Brennaman after a ribbon cutting ceremony during the dedication of "Marty and Joe Field" at Waterworks Park in Fairfield, Monday, June 28, 2010. Staff photo by Greg Lynch

Marty Brennaman signs autographs for Carly and Tracy Fields of Fairfield before the dedication of "Marty and Joe Field" at Waterworks Park in Fairfield, Monday, June 28, 2010. Staff photo by Greg Lynch

Reds radio announcer Marty Brennaman talks with the media at the Fairfield High School Arena during a public visitation service for Joe Nuxhall Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007. Staff photo by Greg Lynch

Reds radio announcer Marty Brennaman embraces Phil Nuxhall, Joe's son, during a public visitation at Fairfield High School, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007. Staff photo by Greg Lynch

GREG LYNCH/JOURNALNEWS Reds radio announcer Marty Brennaman speaks to his long time partner Joe Nuxhall on Joe Nuxhall night at the Reds game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday night at Great American Ballpark.

Baseball Hall of Famer Marty Brennaman introduces [from left] Devin Mesoraco, Ryan Freel, Brandon Phillips, and Bob Miller to kick off their Caravan stop, Sunday, January 30, 2011, at Miami University of Hamilton's...

Joe Nuxhall and Marty Brennaman at Riverfront Stadium with Great American Ballpark being build in background. Photo courtesy the Nuxhall family.

GREG LYNCH/JOURNALNEWS Red on Radio broadcasters Joe Nuxhall, Marty Brennaman, and Steve Stewart pose for a photo prior to the Reds opening day game against the Cubs, Monday.

GREG LYNCH/Staff photo Reds radio announcer Marty Brennaman talks to Reds outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. during batting practice prior to the Opening Day game against the Cubs Monday.

Mike Piatt (center) and Marty Brennaman (right), the voice of the Cincinnati Reds, react to Mark Harden draining a putt during the Joe Nuxhall Memorial Scholarship Golf Open Thursday, June 2, 2011, at the Elks Golf...Staff photo by Nick Daggy

Reds on Radio announcer Marty Brennaman play a round of golf during the annual Joe Nuxhall golf tourament held at the Elks Country Club, Monday afternoon. Staff photo by Greg Lynch

Reds on Radio announcer Marty Brennaman play a round of golf during the annual Joe Nuxhall golf tourament held at the Elks Country Club, Monday afternoon. Staff photo by Greg Lynch

Marty Brennaman speaks during a ceremony honoring Joe Nuxhall during Hamilton Night at the Red's game at Great American Ball Park Tuesday, June 10, 2008 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Staff photo by Nick GrahamNick Graham/MIDDLETOWN JOURNAL

Marty Brennaman, long time broadcast partner of the late Joe Nuxhall, signs a golf ball for Rob Monger during the Joe Nuxhall Scholarship Foundation golf outing Monday June, 16, 2008 at the Hamilton Elks Golf Club...Gary Stelzer/MIDDLETOWN JOURNAL

Marty Brennaman, long time broadcast partner of the late Joe Nuxhall, and Steve Burns watches as an other golfer make a put Monday June, 16, 2008 during the Joe Nuxhall Scholarship Foundation golf outing at the...Gary Stelzer/MIDDLETOWN JOURNAL

Cincinnati Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco congratulates Marty Brennaman after throwing out the first pitch in Wednesday's National League Division Series game between the Reds and the Giants at Great American Ballpark...Nick Daggy/Staff photo by Nick Daggy

Reds Hall of Fame announce Marty Brennaman will serve as honorary pace car drive for the Quaker State 400 on July 14 at Kentucky Speedway. Greg Billing/CONTRIBUTEDHANDOUT

Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman signs an autograph at the Reds winter caravan Saturday at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. MIKE HARTSOCK / WHIO-TVMIKE HARTSOCK / WHIO-TV/MIKE HARTSOCK / WHIO-TV

Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman was the keynote speaker at the Knights of Columbus’ annual Joe Nuxhall Memorial Sports Stag on Thursday night at the Courtyard by Marriott in Hamilton. JAY MORRISON/STAFFHANDOUT

Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman was the keynote speaker at the Knights of Columbus’ annual Joe Nuxhall Memorial Sports Stag on Thursday night at the Courtyard by Marriott in Hamilton. JAY MORRISON/STAFFHANDOUT

Marty Brennaman, the voice of the Cincinnati Reds, tees off during the 23rd annual Joe Nuxhall Scholarship Golf Open at Elks Golf Club in Liberty Twp., Ohio, Monday, May 4, 2012. The open benefits the Nuxhall Scholarship...Nick Daggy/Staff photo by Nick Daggy

Marty Brennaman (left), the voice of the Cincinnati Reds, jokes around with John Clemmons (center) and Tim Avvott during the 23rd annual Joe Nuxhall Scholarship Golf Open at Elks Golf Club in Liberty Twp., Ohio...Nick Daggy/Staff photo by Nick Daggy

Dayton’s Trey Landers and Rodney Chatman leave the court after a victory against Massachusetts on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Camron Greer and Jack Westerfield leave the court after a victory against Massachusetts on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Jalen Crutcher celebrates a victory against Massachusetts on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Josh Cunningham and Trey Landers hug after a victory against Massachusetts on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Jalen Crutcher and Trey Landers celebrate a victory against Massachusetts on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton celebrates in the final seconds of a victory against Massachusetts on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Ryan Mikesell defends a 3-pointer by Massachusetts’ Luwane Pipkins in the final minute on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Ryan Mikesell defends a shot by Massachusetts’ Samba Diallo in the final minute on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Jalen Crutcher shoots a 3-pointer against Massachusetts on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Ryan Mikesell shoots against Massachusetts on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Jalen Crutcher celebrates after a tie-breaking 3-pointer with 70 seconds left gainst Massachusetts on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

A young Dayton fan dances during a game against Massachusetts on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Obi Toppin passes against Massachusetts on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Chase Johnson, Ibi Watson, Rodney Chatman and Jordy Tshimanga watch from the bench during a game against Massachusetts on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton's bench, including coaches Ricardo Greer, center, and Anthony Grant, right, react after a score against Massachusetts on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/StaffDavid Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton's Jordan Davis shoots against Massachusetts on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/StaffDavid Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton's Jordan Davis shoots against Massachusetts on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/StaffDavid Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton's Josh Cunningham looks for a shot against Massachusetts' Rashaan Holloway on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/StaffDavid Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Jalen Crutcher drives to the basket against Massachusetts on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski/Staff

Massachusetts’ Luwane Pipkins dribbles against Dayton’s Jordan Davis on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Trotwood-Madison defeated visiting Butler 94-76 in a boys high school basketball GWOC crossover game on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. MARC PENDLETON / STAFF ALL PHOTOS

Fairfield's Brandon Smith, top, wrestles Northwest's Cesar Neri in the 220-pound weight class during the Ron Masanek Fairfield Invitational wrestling tournament Friday, Jan. 11, at Fairfield High School. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Lakota West's Austin Huff wrestles Northwest's Austin Sodemann in the 120-pound weight class during the Ron Masanek Fairfield Invitational wrestling tournament Friday, Jan. 11, at Fairfield High School. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Lakota West's Austin Huff wrestles Northwest's Austin Sodemann in the 120-pound weight class during the Ron Masanek Fairfield Invitational wrestling tournament Friday, Jan. 11, at Fairfield High School. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Edgewood's Xander Began, left, wrestles Campbell County's Jacob Woodard in the 138-pound weight class during the Ron Masanek Fairfield Invitational wrestling tournament Friday, Jan. 11, at Fairfield High School...Nick Graham

Edgewood's Xander Began, top, wrestles Campbell County's Jacob Woodard in the 138-pound weight class during the Ron Masanek Fairfield Invitational wrestling tournament Friday, Jan. 11, at Fairfield High School...Nick Graham

Lakota West's James Tommer, bottom, wrestles Upper Arlington's Miles Pearson in the 152-pound weight class during the Ron Masanek Fairfield Invitational wrestling tournament Friday, Jan. 11, at Fairfield High School...Nick Graham

Fairfield's Caleb Harper, left, wrestles Upper Arlington's Jesse Bowers in the 145-pound weight class during the Ron Masanek Fairfield Invitational wrestling tournament Friday, Jan. 11, at Fairfield High School...Nick Graham

Fairfield's Caleb Harper, right, wrestles Upper Arlington's Jesse Bowers in the 145-pound weight class during the Ron Masanek Fairfield Invitational wrestling tournament Friday, Jan. 11, at Fairfield High School...Nick Graham

Fairfield's Caleb Harper, left, wrestles Upper Arlington's Jesse Bowers in the 145-pound weight class during the Ron Masanek Fairfield Invitational wrestling tournament Friday, Jan. 11, at Fairfield High School...Nick Graham

Fairfield's Caleb Harper, left, wrestles Upper Arlington's Jesse Bowers in the 145-pound weight class during the Ron Masanek Fairfield Invitational wrestling tournament Friday, Jan. 11, at Fairfield High School...Nick Graham

Fairfield's Brody Miller, top, wrestles Upper Arlington's David Soghomonyan in the 170-pound weight class during the Ron Masanek Fairfield Invitational wrestling tournament Friday, Jan. 11, at Fairfield High School...Nick Graham

Fairfield's Brody Miller, bottom, wrestles Upper Arlington's David Soghomonyan in the 170-pound weight class during the Ron Masanek Fairfield Invitational wrestling tournament Friday, Jan. 11, at Fairfield High...Nick Graham

Fairfield's Kemari Brown, top, wrestles Harrison's Dominic Little in the 182-pound weight class during the Ron Masanek Fairfield Invitational wrestling tournament Friday, Jan. 11, at Fairfield High School. NICK...Nick Graham

Fairfield's Kemari Brown, top, wrestles Harrison's Dominic Little in the 182-pound weight class during the Ron Masanek Fairfield Invitational wrestling tournament Friday, Jan. 11, at Fairfield High School. NICK...Nick Graham

Logan Iams, from Ross, left, wrestles Dominic Policano, from Kings, in the 182-pound weight class during the Ron Masanek Fairfield Invitational wrestling tournament Friday, Jan. 11, at Fairfield High School. NICK...Nick Graham

Lakota East's Gabe Pascoal, right, wrestles Campbell County's Michael Leicht in the 195-pound weight class during the Ron Masanek Fairfield Invitational wrestling tournament Friday, Jan. 11, at Fairfield High School...Nick Graham

Fairfield's Tristin Noble, top, wrestles Northwest's Dae Jackson in the 195-pound weight class during the Ron Masanek Fairfield Invitational wrestling tournament Friday, Jan. 11, at Fairfield High School. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Fairfield's Brandon Smith, top, wrestles Northwest's Cesar Neri in the 220-pound weight class during the Ron Masanek Fairfield Invitational wrestling tournament Friday, Jan. 11, at Fairfield High School. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Fairfield's Brandon Smith, top, wrestles Northwest's Cesar Neri in the 220-pound weight class during the Ron Masanek Fairfield Invitational wrestling tournament Friday, Jan. 11, at Fairfield High School. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Edgewood's Nick Herbst, bottom, tries to avoid a pin by Sycamore's Edward Son as they wrestle in the 195-pound weight class during the Ron Masanek Fairfield Invitational wrestling tournament Friday, Jan. 11, at...Nick Graham

Edgewood's Canaan Kuykendoll wrestles Xenia's Desmond Diggs in the 1320pound weight class during the Ron Masanek Fairfield Invitational wrestling tournament Friday, Jan. 11, at Fairfield High School. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Tri-Village defeated visiting Covington 44-35 in a Cross County Conference girls high school basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. MARC PENDLETON / STAFF ALL PHOTOS

Carroll defeated host Alter 43-32 in a girls high school basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019. MARC PENDLETON / STAFF ALL PHOTOS

Dayton’s Josh Cunningham, center, reacts after a victory against George Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at the Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Dwayne Cohill reacts after a victory against George Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at the Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Brett Comer puts his arm around Trey Landers, left, after a victory against George Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at the Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton players huddle during a game against George Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at the Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Jalen Crutcher, left, and Jordan Davis slap hands during the final minute of a victory against George Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at the Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton fans cheer during a game against George Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at the Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Josh Cunningham looks for a shot against George Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at the Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Frankie Policelli, center, smiles during a game against George Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at the Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Trey Landers protests after receiving a technical foul during the second half of a game against George Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at the Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Jordan Davis shoots a 3-pointer against George Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at the Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Dwayne Cohill, right, and Frankie Policelli react after a 3-pointer by Jordan Davis in the second half against George Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at the Charles E. Smith Center in Washington...David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Trey Landers chases a loose ball against George Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at the Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton's Obi Toppin dunks against George Washington on Jan. 9, 2019, at the Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C. David Jablonski/StaffDavid Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Jordan Davis shoots against George Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at the Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton coaches, including James Kane, left, and Anthony Grant, second from left, react to a call during a game against George Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at the Charles E. Smith Center in Washington,...David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Jordan Davis scores against George Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at the Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Trey Landers shoots against George Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at the Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Ryan Mikesell defends a shot by George Washington’s Justin Williams on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at the Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Dwayne Cohill shoots against George Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at the Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Frankie Policelli shoots against George Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at the Charles E. Smith Center in Washington, D.C.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Middletown's Kei'Aunte Powell is defended by Lakota East's Grant Spicer during their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. Lakota East won 61-47....Nick Graham

Lakota East's Bash Wieland goes up for a shot during their basketball game against Middletown on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. Lakota East won 61-47. NICK...Nick Graham

Middletown's Aaron Jones dribbles the ball defended by Lakota East's Nate Johnson during their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. Lakota East won...Nick Graham

Lakota East's Bash Wieland dribbles to the basket defended by Middletown's Jayden Jackson during their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. Lakota...Nick Graham

Middletown's Chance Walker goes to the hoop defended by Lakota East's Grant Spicer during their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. Lakota East...Nick Graham

Lakota East's Nate Johnson jumps for a shot defended by Middletown's Aaron Jones during their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. Lakota East won...Nick Graham

Lakota East's Bash Wieland goes up for a shot defended by Middletown's Johrdon Mumford during their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. Lakota...Nick Graham

Middletown's Kei'Aunte Powell dribbles the ball during their 61-47 loss to Lakota East on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Middletown's Rob Thompson puts up a shot during their 61-47 loss to Lakota East on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Middletown's Chris Stallworth (21) and Lakota East's Bash Wieland (22) fight for the ball during their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. Lakota...Nick Graham

Middletown's Aaron Jones dribbles the ball defended by Lakota East's Nate Johnson during their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. Lakota East won...Nick Graham

Lakota East's Nate Johnson jumps up to make a pass during their basketball game against Middletown on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. Lakota East won 61-47...Nick Graham

Lakota East's Kaden Fuhrmann goes up for a shot during their basketball game against Middletown on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. Lakota East won 61-47. NICK...Nick Graham

Lakota East's Alex Mangold dribbles to the basket defended by Middletown's Chris Stallworth during their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. Lakota...Nick Graham

Lakota East beats Middletown 61-47 in their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Lakota East’s Nate Johnson (34) goes high for a shot as the Thunderhawks beat Middletown 61-47 in their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. NICK...Nick Graham

Lakota East beats Middletown 61-47 in their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Lakota East beats Middletown 61-47 in their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Lakota East beats Middletown 61-47 in their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Lakota East beats Middletown 61-47 in their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Lakota East coach Clint Adkins works the sideline as the Thunderhawks beat Middletown 61-47 in their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Lakota East beats Middletown 61-47 in their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Lakota East beats Middletown 61-47 in their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Lakota East beats Middletown 61-47 in their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Middletown coach Darnell Hoskins directs his team during a 61-47 loss to Lakota East in their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Lakota East beats Middletown 61-47 in their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Lakota East beats Middletown 61-47 in their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Lakota East beats Middletown 61-47 in their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Lakota East beats Middletown 61-47 in their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Lakota East beats Middletown 61-47 in their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Lakota East beats Middletown 61-47 in their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Lakota East beats Middletown 61-47 in their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Lakota East beats Middletown 61-47 in their basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at Middletown High School's Wade E. Miller Arena in Middletown. NICK GRAHAM/STAFFNick Graham

Dayton’s Jalen Crutcher scores and draws a foul against Richmond on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton against Richmond on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton's Obi Toppin and Josh Cunningham talk as they leave the court after a victory against Richmond on Jan. 6, 2019, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/StaffDavid Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Trey Landers celebrates after a late basket against Richmond on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton players (left to right) Frankie Policelli (back), Jalen Crutcher, Ryan Mikesell, Jack Westerfield and Trey Landers celebrate after a victory against Richmond on Jan. 6, 2019, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/StaffDavid Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Obi Toppin dunks against Richmond on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Jack Westerfield scores against Richmond on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton fans cheer during a game against Richmond on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton's Josh Cunningham dunks against Richmond on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/StaffDavid Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton honors the family of Steve McElvene during a game against Richmond on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Obi Toppin dunks against Richmond on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton honors its 10 million fan, Janis Gudorf, right, during a game against Richmond on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton's Obi Toppin dunks against Richmond on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/StaffDavid Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Dwayne Cohill dribbles against Richmond on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Richmond’s Chris Mooney talks to a player during a game against Dayton on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Josh Cunningham shoots against Richmond on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Jordan Davis dribbles against Richmond on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Richmond’s Grant Golden shoots against Dayton on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Obi Toppin tries to block a shot against Richmond on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Ryan Mikesell shoots against Richmond on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Butler defeated host Fairborn 68-53 in a boys high school basketball game on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. MARC PENDLETON / STAFF ALL PHOTOS