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Dayton coach Anthony Grant reacts to a call during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Davidson, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. Dayton won 82-67. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
No. 4 Dayton gets A-10 title with 82-67 win over Davidson

By Joe Kay Feb. 28, 2020 09:01 PM EST

FILE—In this file photo from Aug. 4, 2019, mourners visit a makeshift memorial outside Ned Peppers bar following a vigil at the scene of the mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio. Trey Landers, a Dayton native and senior guard on the University of Dayton basketball team was there when a masked gunman in body armor opened fire early that Sunday. He has now helped his basketball team to its best start ever at 26-2 and to No. 4 in the current Associated Press poll, its highest ranking in 64 years. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
After trying year, Dayton rallies around college hoops team

By Dan Sewell Feb. 28, 2020 05:43 AM EST

Dayton's Obi Toppin (1) passes the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against George Mason, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in Fairfax, Va. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Toppin, No. 4 Dayton survive scare at George Mason

By Bobby Bancroft Feb. 25, 2020 09:17 PM EST

Duquesne's Marcus Weathers (5) defends against Dayton's Obi Toppin (1) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Toppin scores 28 as No. 5 Dayton cruises past Duquesne 80-70

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 22, 2020 04:16 PM EST

Dayton guard Rodney Chatman (0) drives around VCU forward Issac Vann (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Zach Gibson)
Crutcher scores 18, leads No. 5 Dayton past VCU 66-61

By Hank Kurz Jr. Feb. 18, 2020 10:59 PM EST

San Diego State guard Jordan Schakel (20) shoots a three-point basket against Boise State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Top of AP poll steady as Baylor, Kansas set collision course

By Dave Skretta Feb. 17, 2020 12:17 PM EST

Oklahoma City Thunder's head coach Billy Donovan directs his team against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Thunder won 117-104. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Tearful Donovan back at Florida for court-naming celebration

By Mark Long Feb. 15, 2020 09:28 PM EST

Dayton's Obi Toppin dunks the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Massachusetts, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Amherst, Mass. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
No. 6 Dayton tops UMass 71-63 for 14th straight win

By Gethin Coolbaugh Feb. 15, 2020 02:54 PM EST

Rhode Island's Jeff Dowtin defends against Dayton's Obi Toppin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Toppin's 22 points lead No. 6 Dayton over Rhode Island 81-67

By Joe Kay Feb. 11, 2020 09:56 PM EST

Dayton's Obi Toppin (1) and Jalen Crutcher (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. Louis Saturday, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. Dayton won 71-65 (AP Photo/Tony Tribble)
Crutcher leads No. 6 Dayton over Saint Louis 71-65

By Joe Kay Feb. 08, 2020 05:31 PM EST

Dayton's Obi Toppin (1) reacts after dunking during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Massachusetts, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Dayton. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Flyin' high: No. 6 Dayton having best season in half-century

By Joe Kay Feb. 05, 2020 03:59 PM EST

Fordham head coach Jeff Neubauer reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Dayton, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Tribble)
No. 7 Dayton beats Fordham 70-56 for 16th straight over Rams

By Joe Kay Feb. 01, 2020 06:31 PM EST

The ball pops loose as Duquesne's Marcus Weathers (5) tries to shoot as Dayton's Jordy Tshimanga (32) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Obi Toppin's 22 points help No. 7 Dayton hold off Duquesne

By Alan Saunders Jan. 29, 2020 09:06 PM EST

Richmond guard Jacob Gilyard (0) drives around Dayton defender Jalen Crutcher (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020.(AP Photo/Lee Luther Jr.)
Toppin, Crutcher lead No. 7 Flyers past Richmond, 87-79

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 25, 2020 08:17 PM EST

Dayton's Ryan Mikesell (33) shoots against St. Bonaventure's Robert Carpenter (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Crutcher has 23, No. 7 Dayton beats St. Bonaventure 86-60

By Joe Kay Jan. 22, 2020 08:52 PM EST

San Diego State guard Adam Seiko (2) and guard Trey Pulliam (4) celebrate during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nevada, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
San Diego State lone unbeaten as No. 4 Aztecs press on

By Dave Skretta Jan. 21, 2020 02:37 AM EST

Dayton's Jalen Crutcher (10) has the ball knocked away by Saint Louis' Hasahn French (11) as Dayton's Jordy Tshimanga (32) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Crutcher's 3 in OT lifts No. 13 Dayton over Saint Louis

By Steve Overbey Jan. 17, 2020 09:57 PM EST

Dayton's Obi Toppin (1) eyes the basket against Virginia Commonwealth's Marcus Santos-Silva, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Hobbled Toppin carries No. 13 Dayton past VCU, 79-65

By Joe Kay Jan. 14, 2020 11:06 PM EST

Butler guard Kamar Baldwin (3) drives against Providence guard David Duke (3) and forward Kalif Young, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Big East a beast again with four teams showcased in Top 25

By Dave Skretta Jan. 14, 2020 01:39 AM EST

Dayton's Obi Toppin (1) reacts after dunking during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Massachusetts, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Dayton. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Toppin hurts ankle while No. 15 Dayton beats UMass 88-60

By Joe Kay Jan. 11, 2020 02:42 PM EST