Jacob Toppin
Toppin in 2022
No. 00 – New York Knicks
PositionSmall forward
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (2000-05-08) May 8, 2000 (age 23)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft2023: undrafted
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–presentNew York Knicks
2023–present→Westchester Knicks
Career highlights and awards
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com

Jacob Toppin (born May 8, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Rhode Island Rams and the Kentucky Wildcats.

High school career

Toppin attended Ossining High School where he played basketball, football and volleyball. As a senior, he averaged 15.6 points and 8.8 rebounds per game, earning All-Selection honors. Toppin was not highly recruited but committed to play college basketball at Rhode Island.[1]

College career

Toppin averaged 5.1 points and 3.9 rebounds in bench role as a freshman at Rhode Island. He transferred to Kentucky after the season.[2] As a sophomore, he averaged 5.2 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.[3] Toppin averaged 6.2 points and 3.2 rebounds per game as a junior.[4] As a senior, he averaged 12.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. Toppin declared for the 2023 NBA draft following the season, forgoing an additional year of eligibility.[5]

Professional career

New York Knicks (2023–present)

After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Toppin signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the New York Knicks on July 6, 2023[6] and on October 22, the Knicks converted his deal into two-way contract.[7]

On December 5, 2023, Toppin made his NBA debut for the Knicks in a 146–122 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.[8]

Personal life

Toppin's older brother, Obi, is also an NBA player.[9]

References

  1. ^ Heering, Max (December 1, 2021). "Kentucky basketball's Jacob Toppin following his brother's footsteps". BVM Sports. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  2. ^ Borzello, Jeff (April 16, 2020). "Jacob Toppin transferring from Rhode Island to Kentucky". ESPN. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  3. ^ Tipton, Jerry (May 31, 2022). "Jacob Toppin is coming back 'with big goals in mind.' UK's veteran roster should help". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  4. ^ Brezina, Austin (July 9, 2022). "Jacob Toppin details leadership on Kentucky roster heading into next year". On3.com. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  5. ^ "Kentucky forward Jacob Toppin announces intention to forego final season, declare for NBA Draft". Northern Kentucky Tribune. April 2, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  6. ^ NY_KnicksPR [@NY_KnicksPR] (July 6, 2023). "Knicks sign Jacob Toppin" (Tweet). Retrieved July 30, 2023 – via Twitter.
  7. ^ Maher, Rory (October 21, 2023). "Knicks Convert Charlie Brown Jr., Jacob Toppin To Two-Way Deals". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  8. ^ "Jacob Toppin - Game Log - 2023-24 Regular Season". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  9. ^ Shelton, Hunter (June 23, 2023). "Jacob Toppin Signs Two-Way Deal With New York Knicks". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 27, 2023.

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Westchester Knicks current roster
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