Rhode Island’s Jacob Toppin, Obi’s brother, enters transfer portal

Dayton’s Obi Toppin hugs his younger brother Jacob after the game on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/Staff

Dayton’s Obi Toppin hugs his younger brother Jacob after the game on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/Staff

Jacob Toppin, the younger brother of former Dayton Flyers forward Obi Toppin, announced Monday he’s entering the transfer portal after one season at Rhode Island.

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“This has nothing to do with anyone on the coaching staff,” he wrote on Instagram. “I feel moving forward this is what’s best for me.”

Toppin, a 6-foot-7 forward, averaged 5.1 points and 3.9 rebounds in 30 games. He’s the fourth player to leave Rhode Island since the end of the season, following freshman forward Mekhi Long, freshman guard Gregory Hammond and sophomore guard Tyrese Martin.

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Rhode Island finished 21-9 last season and 13-5 in the A-10, losing twice to Dayton.

Toppin committed to Rhode Island last May, choosing it over Dayton, Virginia Tech, Oklahoma State and St. John's.

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Thank you Rhody Nation💙

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