11. OBI TOPPIN, Big, Dayton
While it’s not always an indicator of professional success, there is something to be said for productivity in the college ranks. Obi Toppin was the National Player of the Year, despite playing for a small-scale school in Dayton. He transformed Dayton into a genuine title contender, which is no small accomplishment.
Toppin provides tremendous versatility on offense. He’s a bit of a tweener positionally, but he should have no trouble adjusting in the NBA. He can score in isolation, he can space the floor, and he’s one of the most explosive finishers in the draft. He can conform to whatever his team needs.
The main concern for Toppin is defense. He lacks a degree of lateral quickness, and has a tendency to chase turnovers, which leaves him compromised against quicker opponents. Even so, he’s not a zero on defense, and he should provide enough offensively to contribute right away in the NBA.