Dayton Flyers in final three for forward from New Jersey

Rafael Castro, a 6-foot-9 forward in the class of 2021, listed the Dayton Flyers among his final three college choices Saturday along with Providence College and the Miami Hurricanes.

Dayton offered Castro a scholarship in April. He’s a senior at Dover High School in Dover, N.J., 39 miles northwest of New York City. He averaged 18.3 points and led the state with 16.3 rebounds, according to NJ.com. He scored his 1,000th career point in January.

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According to Rivals.com, Castro is a three-star recruit who ranks 136th in the 2021 class. He ranks 141st, according to 247Sports.com.

Dayton filled one scholarship in the 2021 class with the commitment of Malachi Smith in August. Assuming it doesn’t fill the one open scholarship in the 2020-21 season, it has four open for the 2021-22 season.

Dayton is also in the mix for Ian Schieffelin, a 6-8 forward from Grayson High School in Loganville, Ga. He’s expected to announce his college decision Monday. Dayton, Virginia Tech, Appalachian State, Richmond and Clemson are in his final six.