Toppin, who's originally from Ossining, N.Y., visited Dayton in April. He also had offers from Rhode Island, Illinois and Mississippi State.
It's official I am extending my basketball career at the university of Dayton! I want to thank all my coaches n my family on my journey! pic.twitter.com/Xoe0JXnjTv
— obadiah (@otoppin1) May 16, 2017
Congrats Obi! Job well done #Warrior nation pic.twitter.com/PUXO1VObGf
— Mt.Zion Prep (@MtZionPrep) May 16, 2017
Toppin is the second recruit of the Anthony Grant era, following point guard Jalen Crutcher, and the fifth member of the class of 2017. Grant previously got three players recruited by Archie Miller to stick with Dayton: Jordan Davis, Jordan Pierce and Matej Svoboda.
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With this commitment, Dayton has no scholarships remaining for the 2017-18 season.
Toppin graduated from Ossining High School (N.Y.) in 2016 and then attended a year of prep school at Mount Zion.
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With @OToppin1 coming to @DaytonMBB, the already-tall Flyers have even more size. A glance at the updated roster https://t.co/Cd3MW3PxQ2
— David Jablonski (@DavidPJablonski) May 17, 2017
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