After four years of college basketball and three at Kentucky, Jacob Toppin had a breakout year for the Wildcats in the 2022-23 season. Will he be taking his talents to the pros though?
Taking to Twitter on Friday, Toppin announced that he will be entering his name into the 2023 NBA Draft. He thanked his coaches, teammates and fans for giving him such a memorable experience at Kentucky.
“This place has taught me things that I will take with me for the rest of my life. For that, I want to thank my coaches and my teammates and most importantly the fans,” Toppin wrote.
“Your support and passion are things I’ll never forget and I will carry with me. It has been a memorable time for me and Kentucky will forever hold a special place in my heart.
“I’ve loved my time here, but I’m ready to finally fulfill my lifelong dream of playing in the NBA.
“With that being said I will be entering my name into the 2023 NBA Draft. Go Big Blue!”
ALL LOVE ???? pic.twitter.com/fkwRmQJ1Pv
— Jacob T (@Jtoppin0) March 31, 2023
Jacob Toppin started his college career at Rhode Island before transferring to Kentucky in 2020. He was a regular off the bench in his first two seasons but was finally promoted to starter in the 2022-23 season.
Toppin responded to the boost in confidence with a strong season where he averaged 12.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game playing forward.
Now he’s heading to the NBA, where his brother Obi Toppin already ranks among the rising stars in the league.
Will Jacob Toppin become a star in the NBA?
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