Jacob Toppin returning
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Have you been watching how many guys are transferring from everywhere? I'm glad we're keeping anyone, especially when it's multiple guys who have game experience from last season. Surviving this offseason with the transfer rule is going to be difficult anywhere
He’s 6’9”, not especially fast or athletic, and can’t shoot. That’s a PF, and not a very good one.
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You must’ve not watched any games. Toppin showed a lot of potential and can also knock dow the three.
lol you clearly didn’t watch games this year then So I’m not going to argue.
He's actually very athletic.No doubt he needs to work on his outside shot but I think he could be very good for us.
His mid range game was actually surprising. Really didn’t shoot too many 3s that I recall but he has a nice stroke. Solid from the line too.
He hit 4 three pointers during the entire season. I didn’t see anything skill wise or in terms of athleticism that makes me think he can ever be a big contributor. He could be fine as a bench piece but I wouldn’t want to see him playing 20 minutes per game. We need a higher level of talent.
He isn’t a 3 pt shooter first of all. More of driver and mid range game and can score from the line.
I wasn't going to say anything about it. But since you brought it up, "yeah" is open to interpretation.
Didn’t he guard the other teams point guard sometimes. I love his game. He has a different view since his brother got better over time and went like third in the draft. Let’s hope he turns out like his brother! Hope big brother tells him to stick around and improve!!
Askew can improve..but he’s not starter material. At least not until he’s a JR/SR. Hickman/Mintz/insert other PG *needs* to start next year.
You obviously missed him effectively guarding the other team’s PG numerous times...
Good news! Glad to have him back. He seems like someone with a ton of upside and could have a breakout year. He was arguably our best defender, had a nice mid range jumper and some nasty dunk attempts.
He was my favorite player. I think the kid will be a star by his senior season.
Just that as you say, it's a one word response to a question. I know I've been known to say "yeah" to someone and no be in agreement with them. I meant it sarcastically. It's not an uncommon response, with that intonation. Now, I'm not saying that's the case, here. I'm sure it means that he'll be back. But, as you say, it's not really a formal confirmation.
And of course, on the first page, someone finds a way to inject politics into the conversation. lol.
Well he didn't announce anything he was asked a question and he answered it
That guy couldn't hit water if he fell out of a boat. He was good when he got into the paint, but he was a turnover machine and from three point range, he was incredibly awful. Yet he left after two years. If he was so good, why isn't he on an NBA roster? If you leave after 2 years, it should be for the NBA.
Personally for me i really like Toppin. Yes... He made some mistakes this season but who didn't? I think if he can be on a team with a good point (I know) and several offensive weapons it will really open up his game. I think he plays hard. We were so limited this season offensively ("star" players didn't dominate, wrong point most of season, poor system, coaching decisions) that really no one looked good on offense for the most part.
I'm happy for him and that we have him. Given a good offensive team, he can contribute and shine.
I'm happy for him and that we have him. Given a good offensive team, he can contribute and shine.
Yeah is pretty cut and dry when answering a question. It’s almost as if it’s the opposite of no
So right now we are standing at 8 scholarship players confirmed for next year:
Askew
Allen
Ware
Toppin
Tshiebwe
Hickman
Hopkins
Collins
Still desperately need a starter level PG and another shooter on the wing.
There are some good candidates out there for the wing shooter (Powell being priority number one), but I haven’t seen a single player in the portal that could meet our PG needs.
At this point, our best bet is to get Mintz back. That’s more realistic than waiting for a star PG to A. enter the portal and B. pick UK.
Askew
Allen
Ware
Toppin
Tshiebwe
Hickman
Hopkins
Collins
Still desperately need a starter level PG and another shooter on the wing.
There are some good candidates out there for the wing shooter (Powell being priority number one), but I haven’t seen a single player in the portal that could meet our PG needs.
At this point, our best bet is to get Mintz back. That’s more realistic than waiting for a star PG to A. enter the portal and B. pick UK.
We are at a point where absolute role players like Toppin are breaking news when they don’t leave
This program is just absurd at this point
This program is just absurd at this point
Seems he earned the trust of the staff. Got a lot of minutes later in the year. Definitely has some potential. Some weight room work could make him a dude on both ends.
Expand that shooting range a little and ball handling. Could be a really good one next year.
Expand that shooting range a little and ball handling. Could be a really good one next year.
Glad to hear toppin is returning. He had some flashes this year. The more the merrier.
What is it now? Looney tunes is racist? Mickey Mouse?
Great News!! Thanks for wanting to be part of BIG BLUE and help Cal rebuild and with alittle luck were in Final Four weekend.