Obi Toppin of the Dayton Flyers reacts after a play in the game against the Duquesne Dukes during the second half at UD Arena on Feb. 22 in Dayton, Ohio. Credit: Getty Images/Justin Casterline
Obi Toppin was once a high school prospect without a Division I offer, heading instead for a post-graduate year at Mt. Zion Prep, where he jumped at a chance to play for the University of Dayton. Two years later the Brooklyn native now finds himself as one of the top prospects in next week’s NBA Draft.
His stock has risen so much after two seasons with the Flyers, including a sophomore season in which he was named the National College Player of the Year, he likely won’t last to the No.