Mid-majors 2020-21 predictions: Gonzaga transcends labels, can win title
As the countdown to the 2020-21 college basketball season continues, ESPN's predictions series focuses on the top leagues beyond ... the top leagues.
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Ohio State, Memphis in Crossover Classic field
Four potential preseason top-25 teams highlight the Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic, including a first-round matchup between Ohio State and Memphis.
Looking at the best potential college basketball nonconference matchups with a local flair
While keeping health and safety considerations at the forefront, here are the most entertaining local nonconference matchups we'd like to see this season.
Toppin has been studying AD's game (0:44)
Rachel Nichols, Paul Pierce and Brian Windhorst discuss the latest from the NBA playoffs in Orlando.
The panel reacts to the Bucks and Lakers losing their first playoff games against 8th seeded Magic and Blazers. We play a round of BS or Real Talk, discuss the Rockets and Heat after their first wins and more NBA topics. Plus, top draft pick Obi Toppin joins the show!
The best plays from this year's NBA draft prospects (2:21)
TBT 2020 bracket, schedule and TV info
The $1 million TBT tipped off July 4. Here's a look at the results, TV schedule and tip times for the 11-day hoops extravaganza.
How two former Dayton players plan to use TBT to make up for a lost NCAA tournament
The Flyers didn't get a shot at a national title because of the coronavirus pandemic, but two of their 2019-20 men's basketball players have a chance at glory in The Basketball Tournament.
TBT 2020: Meet the top 10 players vying for $1 million over the next 11 days
The Basketball Tournament, a $1 million, winner-take-all event, begins Saturday. Here are the top 10 players known to be competing in the event.
Obi Toppin and brother show off the hops (0:17)
TBT 2020: The top player for all 24 teams
As we get closer to the July 4 start of the $1 million TBT, we identify the best player on each team in the bracket.
TBT 2020: What to know about every team in the $1 million, 24-team bracket
The Basketball Tournament, a $1 million, winner-take-all event, is back for a seventh year. Here's a look at all 24 teams in this summer's showcase.
Ranking the 25 best college basketball coaching hires of the past 25 years
Which active college coaches were memorable hires? From Roy to Coach Cal to Penny, we look at the best since 1995.
Toppin confident Dayton could've made it to title game (1:34)
Dayton's Toppin wins Wooden Award over Garza
Dayton Flyers forward Obi Toppin capped his magical sophomore season Tuesday, when he was announced as the winner of the John R. Wooden Award over Iowa's Luka Garza. Toppin also won the Naismith and Associated Press national player of the year awards.
Bey, Garza, Powell, Pritchard, Toppin win awards
The positional awards for the 2019-20 college basketball season went to Villanova small forward Saddiq Bey, Iowa center Luka Garza, Seton Hall shooting guard Myles Powell, Oregon point guard Payton Pritchard and Dayton power forward Obi Toppin.
The top 25 players in college basketball: A ranking for 2020-21
In an ordinary time, the ranking of next season's top 25 players would be posted while confetti is still raining down on the winning team in the national championship game. This is no ordinary time, but we can still look ahead with hope.
Dayton's Toppin adds Naismith Trophy to haul
Dayton forward Obi Toppin, who averaged 20.0 points and 7.5 rebounds this season, has been awarded the Naismith Trophy as college basketball's most outstanding player.
The Undefeated: Leonard Hamilton, Anthony Grant and the Final Four we missed
Both believe there are lessons that the Florida State and Dayton programs can build on
Toppin, Azubuike among Wooden Award finalists
Kansas' Udoka Azubuike, Iowa's Luka Garza, Marquette's Markus Howard, Seton Hall's Myles Powell and Dayton's Obi Toppin are the finalists for the John R. Wooden Award, which goes to the most outstanding player in college basketball.
The best dunks from college hoops this season (2:00)
Dayton sophomore Toppin to enter NBA draft
In an announcement on Twitter, Dayton sophomore Obi Toppin said he is forgoing his college eligibility and entering the NBA draft.
How did Toppin's impressive season affect his draft stock? (1:14)
Dayton's Toppin, Grant claim top AP awards
Dayton's Obi Toppin and Anthony Grant have claimed top honors from The Associated Press after leading the Flyers to a No. 3 final ranking. Toppin was voted the AP men's college basketball player of the year. Grant is the AP coach of the year.
Toppin leads All-Americans as unanimous pick
Dayton star Obi Toppin is the lone unanimous first-team choice to The Associated Press college basketball All-America team announced Friday.
2019-20 A 10 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 18-0 | - | 29-2 |
| Richmond | 14-4 | 4 | 24-7 |
| Rhode Island | 13-5 | 5 | 21-9 |
| Saint Louis | 12-6 | 6 | 23-8 |
| Duquesne | 11-7 | 7 | 21-9 |
| St. Bonaventure | 11-7 | 7 | 19-12 |
| Davidson | 10-8 | 8 | 16-14 |
| VCU | 8-10 | 10 | 18-13 |
| UMass | 8-10 | 10 | 14-17 |
| La Salle | 6-12 | 12 | 15-15 |
| George Washington | 6-12 | 12 | 12-20 |
| George Mason | 5-13 | 13 | 17-15 |
| Fordham | 2-16 | 16 | 9-22 |
| Saint Joseph's | 2-16 | 16 | 6-26 |
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Team Stats
Points Per Game80.0Tied-16th
Rebounds Per Game35.0Tied-238th
Assists Per Game17.68th
Points Allowed64.5
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| DaRon Holmes | PF | Committed | 85 |
| Malachi Smith | PG | Committed | 80 |
| Kaleb Washington | PF | Committed | 80 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 1 |
| Tournament Record | 19-20 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 18 |