A former University of Dayton men’s basketball star is getting married. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Former Dayton Flyer All-American Obi Toppin proposed to his girlfriend,

Toppin provided an offensive spark off the Pacers bench in Thursday's blowout contest, connecting on a team-high-tying trio of threes while leading all Indiana second unit players in scoring. Toppin,

All-Star Tyrese Haliburton told NBA Europe the proposal was the best part of the Paris trip so far. "Well Obi got engaged, so that was pretty cool. Puts some pressure on me now, though, so that's awesome,

Jan 18, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) dribbles the ball while Philadelphia 76ers guard Ricky Council IV (14) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Toppin, who won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 2022, has been an important part of the Pacers' lineup, averaging 10 points and four rebounds per game this season, according to ESPN . The Pacers and Spurs are set to face off in Paris on Thursday and will play again on Saturday.

Indiana has a strong roster but they may need just a little more firepower to truly compete against the other elite teams in the Eastern Conference. In this new trade idea, the Pacers go all-in and land a multi-time All-Star center to boost their chances.

"We're gonna call that one the 'Whoah, Whoah, Whoah,'" he said, referring to a hip-hop song by LiAngelo Ball -- former professional player and the middle brother of NBA guards Lonzo and LaMelo -- called "Tweaker." "Shout out Gelo and Darryl Dawkins."

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Spurs: Mitch Johnson (acting). Pacers: Rick Carlisle. Spurs: Points, Wembanyama (24.4 per game). Rebounds, Wembanyama (10.8). Assists, Paul (8.2). Steals, Paul (1.3). Blocks, Wembanyama (4.0). Pacers: Points, Siakam (20.1 per game). Rebounds, Siakam (7.3). Assists, Haliburton (8.8). Steals, Haliburton (1.3). Blocks, Turner (2.0).

PARIS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points in his first NBA game on his native French soil, Devin Vassell added 25 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 140-110 on Thursday night.

Victor Wembanyama posted 30 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and five blocks to lead the Spurs to a 140-110 blowout win of the Pacers in Paris.

Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points in his first NBA game on his native French soil, Devin Vassell added 25 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 140-110 on Thursday night.