Listen "Staying Relevant and Involved: The Role of a Basketball Mom with Roni Toppin (mother of Obi Toppin)"
Episode Synopsis
Roni Toppin, mother of professional basketball players Obie and Jacob Toppin, shares her experiences raising two competitive athletes. Surrounded by basketball, the brothers honed their skills in high school and prep school before securing Division I scholarships—Obi at the University of Dayton and Jacob at Rhode Island, later transferring to Kentucky. Obi became a lottery pick for the New York Knicks, while Jacob signed a two-way contract after going undrafted.
Roni highlights the significance of a supportive agency and staying involved in her sons' lives. She discusses the challenges of attending games and navigating trades, offering advice to aspiring players and their parents about hard work and patience. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of financial education for basketball families.
Roni highlights the significance of a supportive agency and staying involved in her sons' lives. She discusses the challenges of attending games and navigating trades, offering advice to aspiring players and their parents about hard work and patience. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of financial education for basketball families.
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