National rankings for the University of Dayton men's basketball team fluctuate dynamically based on pre-season prognostications, weekly performance metrics, and rigorous regular-season outcomes within the Atlantic 10 Conference. While the Flyers regularly receive votes or break into the Associated Press Top 25 and Coaches Polls during successful campaigns—reminiscent of historic seasons where they climbed as high as number three nationally—current weekly rankings depend strictly on active on-court performance.