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Jacob Toppin of the New York Knicks has been selected to compete in the Slam Dunk Contest during this year's NBA All-Star Game weekend in Indianapolis. Other participants include Jaylen Brown, Jamie Jaquez Jr., and Mac McClung, the reigning champ. Toppin, who has been playing for the Westchester Knicks in the G League, will join his brother Obi as a participant in the contest.
Jacob Toppin, a player for the Kentucky Wildcats, has announced that he will be entering the NBA Draft, foregoing an extra year of eligibility. Toppin has developed significantly during his time at Kentucky, both on and off the court, and has become a leader for his team. He averaged 14 points and 7.1 rebounds per game in his last season.
Kentucky forward Jacob Toppin has declared for the NBA Draft and signed with an agent, forgoing the remainder of his college eligibility. Toppin finished his final season with the Wildcats averaging 12.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. He is a high-ceiling prospect with a 45-inch vertical and a face-up game that includes shot-making abilities from mid-range and beyond the arc. Toppin's off-court growth was also notable, as he opened up about his mental health struggles midway through the season.
No. 4 Tennessee and No. 8 Arkansas advanced to the Sweet 16 after beating No. 5 Duke and No. 1 Kansas, respectively, while No. 9 Auburn lost to No. 1 Houston. Kentucky seems focused and loose ahead of their game against Kansas State, with senior forward Jacob Toppin's transformation being a huge storyline. Kansas State, led by the likable Jerome Tang, is also a formidable opponent.
The Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Providence Friars 63-51 in the NCAA tournament, with Jacob Toppin emerging as the best all-around player for the team. Oscar Tshiebwe broke a Kentucky record by grabbing 25 rebounds. The team will need more from Cason Wallace and Chris Livingston if they expect to beat the Kansas State Wildcats on Sunday. Meanwhile, Purdue suffered a spectacular flop in the tournament, and Rick Pitino is headed to St. John's.