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NBA Mock Draft as NCAA Season Suddenly Ends

By Dallin Duffy

ATHENS, GA - FEBRUARY 19: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs gestures to the crowd in the final minutes a of a game against the Auburn Tigers at Stegeman Coliseum on February 19, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GA - FEBRUARY 19: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs gestures to the crowd in the final minutes a of a game against the Auburn Tigers at Stegeman Coliseum on February 19, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /
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DAYTON, OHIO – FEBRUARY 22: Obi Toppin #1 of the Dayton Flyers directs his team in the game against the Duquesne Dukes at UD Arena on February 22, 2020 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Obi Toppin. 10. PF, Dayton. Phoenix Suns. player. 66

I could see the Suns attempting to trade up a few spots to get a top point guard, but for now I’ll sent Obi Toppin their way.

The Suns are (hopefully) nearing the end of a long rebuild, and showed some promise as a future contender earlier this season. The 22-year-old Toppin would provide instant impact in the desert.

Toppin didn’t get the chance to play the in Tourney after likely leading his Dayton Flyers to a #1 seed, but he is the front-runner for the Naismith award. He’s an athletic freak that will likely be in the dunk contest for years to come.

Toppin averaged over 20 points per game as a sophomore, making 63 percent of his shots. He has a three-point shot that he keeps close to his chest, which he could develop into a true floor-spacing weapon. His defense is probably the biggest question mark, although he’ll have the speed to stay with anyone in front of him.