Dayton offers scholarship to three-star prospect in 2020 class

Dayton huddles during a game against George Mason on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/Staff

Dayton huddles during a game against George Mason on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/Staff
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Jan 27, 2019
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Isaiah Rivera, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard in the class of 2020, announced Sunday on Twitter he has received a scholarship offer from the Dayton Flyers.

Rivera is a junior at Geneseo High School in Geneseo, Ill. He’s a three-star prospect, according to 247Sports.com, which ranks him 187th in the 2020 class. He also has offers from Drake, Loyola, Bradley, Illinois State, Southern University and St. John’s among others.

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Rivera scored a school-record 51 points Saturday in a 77-71 victory against Kaneland. He had 17 points in the fourth quarter and made 20 of 23 free throws.

Dayton has filled all its scholarships for 2019 and will have two opening in 2020 with the departures of Trey Landers and Ryan Mikesell.

Dayton recruiting targets

» 2020: Andre Curbelo  | Posh Alexander | Max Amadasun | Luke Kasubke| Kareem Reid | Hassan Diarra| Desmond Polk | Zed Key | Madior Seye and D.J. Gordon | Keon Ambrose | Zach Benton

» 2021: Wesley Cardet | Franck Kepnang| Jonathan Kuminga

» 2022: Ramel Lloyd

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