Toppin commits
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Cal talked with Banchero yesterday. I'm sure every time they touch base Cal reminds him it wouldn't hurt his feelings if he reclassified.
If he develops into half the player his brother is he will be a solid contributor for our team.
who said he was going to be great?
Cal might be smart to start going after transfers only. Sort of like Hoiberg did at Iowa State. And who thought Pitino was ahead of his time with the grand transfer one and dones? Gotta give him his due
I think guys are being optimistic. I know that's an alien thought for you...
I like the factoid.
he also scored in double figures in games against Alabama and Louisiana State.
Read more here: https://www.kentucky.com/sports/col...cruiting/article242046306.html?#storylink=cpy
he also scored in double figures in games against Alabama and Louisiana State.
Read more here: https://www.kentucky.com/sports/col...cruiting/article242046306.html?#storylink=cpy
I’m ready to see how tall he is. Listed 6’7 out of high school but 6’8 and as high as 6’9 since. Would be nice if he is that inch or two taller.
What effect will coronavirus have on eligibilty? Perhaps all players will be given immediate eligibilty.
With the G-league recruiting players now out of high school it might be best for the NCAA to let the one time transfer rule pass.
I hope. Cal is usually pretty good at this stuff, but this is pretty far out there compared to the past. Toppin in 2019 using 247 had zero stars and was unranked. I never had checked on a guy for us and seen zero stars. Hopefully, he's more than a name. For sure looks like a role player and hopefully a 4-year guy. Maybe Cal throwing some stability in there with Allen for the future.
You whack off to negativity. No wonder you see no positives, you love posting articles especially negative ones.
I'm pretty sure he was a 3star recruit. Not sure if that was just 1 ranking service, but it's been mentioned he was a 3star in a few articles I read.
I think last year made cal realize he can’t be running teams made up of 8 guys anymore because of injuries
I watched some video of Rhode Island's games. He can dribble. So, a major upgrade over Khalil "The Dragon" Whitney.
That sounds much better like a guy with potential. All I saw was 247 which didn't have him ranked. Not sure why it usually has each played ranked even if it's way out there. Might be a screw-up, doesn't sound right.
https://247sports.com/Season/2019-Basketball/Recruits/?&Player.FullName=Jacob Toppin
Now that I look at it, I think he was only ranked as a 2* by 1 service (VC).
I like this. If you are negative about this, you will never be happy unless we signed the #1-12 players in the same class and they all stayed 4 years and we won 4-straight titles.
We lost all our players this year, so people are mad about 1-and-done's or freshmen who aren't happy with playing time and transfer. This is a player who has experience and WANTS to play at Kentucky.
And don't knock Rhode Island. They had a 57 NET last year and the A-10 was rated the 8th best conference. This isn't like getting a player from a low mid-major team. I know he didn't have huge stats last year, but they are better than Johnny's or Kahlili's and his brother just happened to be the National Player of the Year.
Plus we don't ever give out all our scholarships, so why not. I see absolutely no negative here.
We lost all our players this year, so people are mad about 1-and-done's or freshmen who aren't happy with playing time and transfer. This is a player who has experience and WANTS to play at Kentucky.
And don't knock Rhode Island. They had a 57 NET last year and the A-10 was rated the 8th best conference. This isn't like getting a player from a low mid-major team. I know he didn't have huge stats last year, but they are better than Johnny's or Kahlili's and his brother just happened to be the National Player of the Year.
Plus we don't ever give out all our scholarships, so why not. I see absolutely no negative here.
I’m very happy with this pickup! Will definitely pay dividends in the next couple years. Seems this Calipari fella knows what he’s doing...
I think last season taught Cal a lesson with injuries and transfers leaving us with no depth.I'm happy about this signing.
Yep . Bet your bottom dollar the boys in Durham are in their war room trying to figure out what Cals next recruiting strategies are.
Kind of like how China rips the USA off at every chance.
We need bodies - this is a nice pick up to help build the roster
If he gets better and helps all the better
How can anyone knock this pick up?
It’s not like we need him next year but who knows he may be better than Ware Fletcher or Jackson
Nobody knows - I say good no risk pick up
If he gets better and helps all the better
How can anyone knock this pick up?
It’s not like we need him next year but who knows he may be better than Ware Fletcher or Jackson
Nobody knows - I say good no risk pick up
This is exactly the kind of guy you have to try and fill out the roster with.
He has the physical gifts to be able to play here. He realizes he has upside. He realizes that his time isn't right now. He knows what this platform and opportunity can do for him.
There aren't many guys like that.
If he's a more athletic Ramon Harris, that's great. If he's Obi Toppin? Woo boy.
He has the physical gifts to be able to play here. He realizes he has upside. He realizes that his time isn't right now. He knows what this platform and opportunity can do for him.
There aren't many guys like that.
If he's a more athletic Ramon Harris, that's great. If he's Obi Toppin? Woo boy.
I would say this is why people are intrigued and excited about Jacob’s potential. The bloodlines are there, let us hope that it comes to fruition like it did with his brother.
Wondered what would be his strength right now. Looks like not a bad defensive player. Good place to start. Dribbling and defense, and has a good frame. Biggest question is his determination and work ethic. With the body he has and some skill, if he has the right attitude he should make a good player.
This was one of the tweaks I was hoping Cal would do. I'm happy about this.
Obi Toppin was a zero star recruit that went to a prep school for a year and redshirted before playing at Dayton last year. With Obi and Jacob close to the same height and being late bloomers, you know for a fact that that went into Cal's decision