Toppin joins Udoka Azubuike (Kansas), Vernon Carey Jr. (Duke), Devon Dotson (Kansas), Malachi Flynn (San Diego State), Luka Garza (Iowa), Markus Howard (Marquette), Myles Powell (Seton Hall), Peyton Pritchard (Oregon) and Jalen Smith (Maryland).
Toppin scored 20 points Wednesday as the No. 3 Flyers (28-2, 17-0) won 84-57 at Rhode Island. He's averaging 19.8 points and 7.8 rebounds a game, while shooting .631 (228-361) from the floor and .388 (31-80) from three-point range.
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The Naismith Trophy field will be narrowed to four finalists on March 17. The award will be announced April 5 on Final Four Weekend in Atlanta.
Credit: DaytonDailyNews
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