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FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2019, file photo, Dayton head coach Anthony Grant, left, speaks with Obi Toppin (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Drake, in Dayton, Ohio. Toppin and 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. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Column: Remembering Final Four that never was in the A-T-L

Paul Newberry Apr. 03, 2020 05:11 PM EDT

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few motions toward the court in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Mary's in the final of the West Coast Conference men's tournament Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
March Sadness: No brackets and no knowing what might've been

By Eddie Pells Mar. 15, 2020 11:56 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Dayton coach Anthony Grant, center, gives a hug to players Trey Landers, left, and Ryan Mikesell following the team's 82-67 win over Davidson in an NCAA college basketball game in Dayton, Ohio. The coronavirus outbreak has abruptly roused the University of Dayton from its dream of a basketball season. The 29-2 Flyers were rolling into tournament play on a 20-game winning streak that had lifted spirits in an Ohio city battered in the past year by violent deaths and devastation. The NCAA decision to cancel March Madness ended hopes for the small Roman Catholic school’s first Final Four appearance in 53 years. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)
Dream denied: Virus dashes Dayton's magical hoops season

By Dan Sewell Mar. 13, 2020 10:41 AM EDT

Dayton's Obi Toppin (1) and Jalen Crutcher (10) celebrate during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against George Washington, Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Tribble)
No. 3 Dayton buries GW in season finale, looks to postseason

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 07, 2020 09:31 PM EST

Rhode Island's Fatts Russell (1) drives to the basket as Dayton's Obi Toppin (1) and Rodney Chatman (0) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Kingston, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Toppin scores 20, leads No. 3 Dayton to 84-57 win over Rhody

By Jimmy Golen Mar. 04, 2020 11:32 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

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

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) 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

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 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

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

Saint Joseph's guards Ryan Daly (1) and Cameron Brown, right, try to block a shot by Dayton guard Trey Landers, center, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 20 Dayton tops Saint Joe's to end Hawk Hill drought

Jan. 05, 2020 03:15 PM EST

Dayton's Jalen Crutcher (10) shoots against North Texas' Zachary Simmons (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
No. 13 Dayton pulls away late for 71-58 win over North Texas

By Joe Kay Dec. 17, 2019 09:39 PM EST

Dayton head coach Anthony Grant, left, speaks with Obi Toppin (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Drake, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Watson scores 20, No. 14 Dayton pulls away from Drake 78-47

By Joe Kay Dec. 14, 2019 09:07 PM EST

Dayton guard Jalen Crutcher (10) shoots the ball over the defense of Saint Mary's Jordan Ford (3), Tommy Kuhse (12) and Tanner Krebs, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
No. 19 Dayton beats Saint Mary’s in Jerry Colangelo Classic

By Jack Magruder Dec. 08, 2019 06:26 PM EST

Dayton's Rodney Chatman (0) shoots against Houston Baptist's Myles Pierre (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Return to ranks: No. 19 Dayton beats Houston Baptist 99-68

By Joe Kay Dec. 03, 2019 09:09 PM EST