Jacob Toppin

Draft Notes

Obi’s younger brother had a strong freshman season at Rhode Island before transferring to Kentucky and has been solid for the Cats so far but hasn’t really taken the next step and become a star.

He’s a long 6-9 combo forward with springy legs and great above the rim ability. His physical tools are enough to give him a chance to develop into a NBA level player but it might take a few years.

Jacob will have to space the floor and hit the 3 ball at a better clip to make it in the league. He’ll also have to improve from the FT line after hitting about 64% from the line as senior.

Despite the flaws in his game he’s got the tools to work with and could develop into a good pro in time.

Comparisons

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Draft Projection

possible second round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft

2023 Power Forward Rankings

1. Jarace Walker – 6-8 – Houston
2. Taylor Hendricks – 6-9 – UCF
3. Gregory Jackson – 6-9 – South Carolina
4. Kris Murray – 6-8 – Iowa
5. Kyle Filipowski – 7-0 – Duke
6. Brice Sensabaugh – 6-6 – Ohio State
7. Trayce Jackson-Davis – 6-9 – Indiana
8. Adama Sanogo – 6-9 – UConn
9. Mouhamed Gueye – 6-10 – Washington State
10. Azuolas Tubelis – 6-9 – Arizona (Lithuania)
11. DaRon Holmes II – 6-10 – Dayton
12. Oso Ighodaro – 6-9 – Marquette
13. Grant Nelson – 6-11 – NDSU
14. Anton Watson – 6-9 – Gonzaga 
15. Ousmane N’Diaye – 6-11 – Senegal
16. John Castleton – 6-11 – Florida
17. Roko Prkacin – 6-9 – Croatia
18. Keion Brooks – 6-8 – Washington
19. Drew Timme – 6-10 – Gonzaga
20. Pete Nance – 6-10 – UNC
21. Leonardo Okeke – 6-9 – Italy
22. Jacob Toppin – 6-7 – Kentucky
23. Toumani Camara – 6-8 – Dayton