There's really only two types of news circling college basketball in September. Either a program is landing an early commitment for the following year's recruiting class, or the NCAA is handing down judgement as if it operated from the heavens.
For the Dayton Flyers, it is a little more complicated than that, as top freshman Obadiah Toppin has been ruled ineligible for the 2017-18 college basketball season.
According to Anthony Grant, who is entering his first season manning the helm for Dayton, this wasn't a shocker.
“We knew this was a possible scenario for Obi early on in the recruiting process,” Grant said in a release from the school. “And if it came to pass, we saw this as a chance for him to utilize this year acclimate as a student and enhance his strength and skill as an academic redshirt. This is a great opportunity for Obi to develop as a player and student over the next 12 months, and prepare himself for a very successful college career.”
That's some real glass half full type of jargon from Grant, but you have to admire his hustle. He's not looking at this as a bad thing, but something that Obadiah Toppin can use to his benefit.
Toppin averaged 17 points and eight rebounds per game at Mt. Zion Academy last season. He was considered a rising prospect out of his recruiting class.
He is also one of five freshmen who have joined the program since Grant took over the job.
Despite being ruled ineligible, Toppin will still have four years of eligibility remaining when he hits the hardwood next season.
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