Jeremy Jenkins, a 6‑foot‑9 forward in the class of 2027, announced that the Dayton Flyers have earned a spot on his top‑10 list of prospective colleges. The announcement came as Jenkins continues to evaluate a field that includes Indiana, Texas A&M, Georgia Tech, Florida State, North Carolina State, Washington, Xavier, West Virginia and Virginia Tech.
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Jenkins brings a familiar recruiting footprint to Dayton. He played his high school ball at Riviera Preparatory School before spending the 2025‑26 season in the Overtime Elite league in Georgia, a path that has become a common stepping stone for elite prospects.
A Competitive Field
Jenkins' list reflects a national spread of programs, from the Mid‑America powerhouse in Dayton to traditional ACC contenders like North Carolina State and the Big Ten’s Washington. Each school offers a distinct academic and athletic environment, but all share a focus on developing versatile front‑court talent.
Dayton’s recent scholarship offers to several 2027 prospects underscore the program’s intent to rebuild around high‑caliber recruits. Names such as Miguel Orbe, Jahari Miller, Joshua Tyson, Kevin Savage, Shawn Foster, Isaiah Mack‑Russell, Cayden Daughtry and King Kendrick have all received attention from the Flyers’ coaching staff.
Rankings add another layer of context. Rivals currently places Jenkins at No. 35 overall for the 2027 class, while 247Sports.com ranks him at No. 39. Both services note a deep pool of talent that includes players from Florida, Indiana, Georgia and Ohio, making every commitment a potential game‑changer for the recruiting landscape.
Implications for Dayton
For Dayton, securing Jenkins would not only bolster the roster but also reinforce the university’s reputation as a destination for top‑tier talent in the Midwest. Coach Anthony Grant and associate head coach James Kane have cultivated relationships in Jenkins' home state, a strategy that appears to be paying dividends as the Flyers aim to compete nationally.
The commitment would also complement the existing 2026 class, which already features recruits Julian Washington, Aiden Derkack and Cody Peck. Adding a player of Jenkins' caliber could shift the team's projected standing in the Atlantic 10 and potentially improve its at‑large bid prospects for the NCAA tournament.