The team announced its full return as a member of the Midwest Basketball League that started in April 2016.

The Dayton Air Strikers went undefeated on its home court going 7-0 holding the record for the longest winning streak.

In July 2016 the team became the MBL East Division champions ending the regular season with a record of 12–1.

Leaving directly from the team to play internationally in Germany, Canada, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Spain, Japan, Puerto Rico, Iceland, and Saudi Arabia.

[5] Mark Gomillia (2012) - Oshawa Power William Harris (2012) - Oshawa Power Brandon Hassell (2012) - Summerside Storm Avery Smith (2012) - Summerside Storm Joe Thomasson (2016) - BC Dinamo București