Dayton makes first scholarship offer to member of 2027 class

Dayton coaches react to a play during a game against Loyola Chicago on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/Staff

Credit: David Jablonski

Credit: David Jablonski

Dayton coaches react to a play during a game against Loyola Chicago on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/Staff

Shawn Foster, a 6-foot-2 point guard from Lima Senior High School, announced Wednesday he received a scholarship offer from the Dayton Flyers.

Foster is the first member of the class of 2027 to receive a UD offer. He also has offers from Butler, Cincinnati, Duquesne, Bowling Green and Murray State.

Foster averaged 17.9 points per game as a sophomore. He made the All-Ohio first team in Division II. Lima Senior finished 22-3.

Dayton picked up two commitments from the 2025 class (Damon Friery and Jaron McKie). It has made seven offers to 2026 recruits.

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