In an exciting Atlantic 10 conference match, the Dayton Flyers men’s basketball team achieved a remarkable comeback against Saint Louis, winning 75-67 after trailing by 14 points at halftime. The pivotal moment occurred when comedian Dave Chappelle made an unexpected entrance shortly after halftime, inspiring the Flyers to regain their momentum.

After settling into his seat early in the second half, Chappelle, a long-time resident of nearby Yellow Springs, appeared to energize the Flyers, leading them to reverse their fortunes and secure victory in what was their final home game of the season. Following the game, Chappelle was seen mingling with players and coach Anthony Grant, who expressed admiration for the comedian and noted he had attended one of Chappelle’s shows last summer.

“It’s not every day you get Dave Chappelle in the house,” Grant remarked, highlighting the significance of Chappelle’s visit.

Interestingly, Chappelle revealed in an interview that this was his first time attending a game at UD Arena, although he plans to return for future Flyers matchups. He confirmed this to Coach Grant after the game, promising to come back.

Chappelle’s influence extends beyond comedy; he has solidified his status as one of the greatest stand-up comedians ever, especially noted for his work on Chappelle’s Show from 2003 to 2006. After a brief period of limited public performances, he returned to stand-up comedy in 2017 and recently hosted Saturday Night Live for the fourth time this past January.