No one player increased his draft stock this season more than Obi Toppin, who went from a late first-round, early second-round pick in most preseason mocks to a top-ten pick. Even teams in the top-five will take a long look at Toppin, including the Atlanta Hawks.
The hype is not unwarranted, as the sophomore was the best collegiate player last season, and has the awards to prove it. The 22-year-old swept college basketball’s award season, taking home the Wooden Award, Naismith Award and AP’s Player of the Year, all while leading his Flyers to a 29-2 record.
Toppin is a dynamic scorer and likely the most exciting player in this year’s class.