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Originally Posted by IndianaFlyer Hayward and Howard were both Indiana guys that in the end wanted to play for Brad Stevens. Matt Howard's final decision was between Butler and Dayton, with Xavier the odd man out. Matt and his dad both LOVED Brian Gregory and Billy Schmidt, but ultimately decided that Stevens was better situated to get Matt to where he wanted to be. Matt is a great person and has had a successful and rewarding career oversees where he lives with his wife. Posted via Mobile Device

Cool story. Gotta love Howard. Guys like that made it hard to root against Butler.

	Xavier XAVIER MUSKETEERS Dayton's biggest rival dating back to the early 1900s. Founded in 1831, Xavier University is a Jesuit, Catholic university in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its three colleges offer 78 undergraduate majors, 43 minors and 11 graduate programs to 6,646 total students, including 3,961 undergraduates. The University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation and one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities nationwide. Xavier's nickname is the Musketeers and are fellow A10 Conference members.

	Brian Gregory BRIAN GREGORY UD Men's Basketball Head Coach since 2004. Groomed by the likes of Judd Heathcoate and Tom Izzo at Michigan State, as well as Kevin O'Neill and others, Gregory's defensive-minded leadership has led Dayton to NCAA and multiple NIT appearances. A good recruiter, BG has elevated the athleticism of the squad in recent years and kept top area talent at home. Still looking for that breakthrough season with his own players that catapult him to the NCAA tourney. Graduated from Oakland University.