Charles Cooke to return to Dayton Flyers

Charles Cooke will return to the Dayton Flyers for his senior season and withdraw his name from consideration for the NBA Draft, UD announced Tuesday.

Cooke, a 6-foot-5 guard from Trenton, N.J., led the Flyers in scoring with 15.6 points per game. He announced April 21 he would submit his name for consideration for the draft but did not hire an agent, leaving open the possibility of returning to UD. He had until Wednesday to withdraw his name.

FLYER NATION: Follow the Flyers on Facebook
PHOTOS: Best Charles Cooke photos from last season

By exploring the NBA option, Cooke was able to work out for the Boston Celtics and get feedback on his NBA potential. Dayton coach Archie Miller said in early May he expected Cooke to return to the Flyers unless he was guaranteed of being drafted.

With Cooke’s return, the Flyers will have four seniors starters back from a team that finished 25-8. Scoochie Smith, Kyle Davis and Kendall Pollard are the others.

In Other News

McCoy: Reds win second straight over Phillies

NFL Draft: Bengals feel ‘sense of urgency’ while they’re in...

Report: Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson requests trade

Reds claim former Wright State outfielder off waivers

Bengals exercise fifth-year option on Ja’Marr Chase

About the Author

David Jablonski

David Jablonski covers the Dayton Flyers and other sports for the Dayton Daily News, Springfield News-Sun and Journal News.