Jaron McKie’s Comeback Story | Dayton Flyers Basketball News

Jaron McKie, Dayton’s top freshman guard, missed the entire 2025-2026 season after shoulder surgery—but he’s back, fully healed and ready to shine. The injury, which began in high school and flared during practice, sidelined him for a year, even forcing his dad—a former NBA player—to help with rehab. Despite the heartbreak, McKie was surrounded by love from teammates and coaches who visited and cheered him on. He started rehab early, shot hoops by December, and returned to pickup games in spring before rejoining team practices in June. Now 100% healthy, McKie’s eager to make an impact this season alongside fellow sharpshooter Damon Friery, helping Dayton build on its strong roster. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b0d276d49a8545d3