Yes, the University of Dayton has successfully developed several talented basketball players who advanced to professional careers in the National Basketball Association. Notable former Flyers who reached the professional league include explosive forward Obi Toppin, big man Kostas Antetokounmpo, seasoned guard Brian Roberts, and high-flying draft picks like DaRon Holmes II, all of whom carried the Dayton basketball pedigree onto the highest competitive stage of professional basketball.