Dayton's Toppin named top player
ATLANTA - Dayton forward Obi Toppin has been awarded the Naismith Trophy as college basketball’s most outstanding player.
Toppin was named the Naismith Trophy winner on Friday, adding to an award collection that includes national player of the year by The Associated Press.
Toppin had a breakout sophomore season for the third-ranked Flyers, averaging 20 points and 7.5 rebounds per game while shooting 63%.