Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News

[SGreenwell]

Second round picks nowadays are more a matter of coach or GM's preference, or, taking a flier on a non-college prospect. Toppin could get picked, but it doesn't really matter much if you're a second round pick vs. an undrafted free agent - First round is usually the only guaranteed money for three to five years. He doesn't really strike me as a great NBA prospect, but he can probably hang around the G-League for a couple years. He'd make more money somewhere else. (Obi is averaging 14.4 MPG this year, so it's not like he has the sway to get him on a roster, a la Giannis and his brother.)

[ramster]

Some say you are better off NOT being picked in the 2nd round
Either way he will be playing pro ball next year
He will be invited to NBA summer league play
He's off and running
Teams will pick him up for sure

[Billyboy78]

Second round picks nowadays are more a matter of coach or GM's preference, or, taking a flier on a non-college prospect. Toppin could get picked, but it doesn't really matter much if you're a second round pick vs. an undrafted free agent - First round is usually the only guaranteed money for three to five years. He doesn't really strike me as a great NBA prospect, but he can probably hang around the G-League for a couple years. He'd make more money somewhere else. (Obi is averaging 14.4 MPG this year, so it's not like he has the sway to get him on a roster, a la Giannis and his brother.)

He might have made more money staying at Kentucky.

[STC]

Enjoy Lithuania. Hopefully there is a podcast that gives a damn about him because I don't.

[NYGFan_Section208]

I don't see why he'd move on from Kentucky....do a few more commercials with Lily...make a couple more mil,,,
I don't see what's not to like, especially if you're not even a Round 1 lock....

[ramster]

You're assuming he had a choice.
3 of the top 4 Class of 2023 are going to Kentucky.
5 of the Top 21 Class of 2023

Kentucky has the Top recruiting class, followed by Duke

Calipari met with his players this week. Decisions were made on both sides.

[NYGFan_Section208]

You're assuming he had a choice.
3 of the top 4 Class of 2023 are going to Kentucky.
5 of the Top 21 Class of 2023

Kentucky has the Top recruiting class, followed by Duke

Calipari met with his players this week. Decisions were made on both sides.

If you're Jacob...would you really prefer a year of Gee Lig to NCAAM?
My gosh, find another U to play for....Kansas or UNC would prolly take him....

[NYGFan_Section208]

New rumor...Jacob to St Johns....

[ramster]

Toppin to St Johns is already out there earlier today.
Don't underestimate the rick

[STC]

Who cares if Toppin goes to St Johns, he sucks and is still riding his brother’s coat tail.

[ramster]

Kentucky fans would disagree

[STC]

Nah go read twitter after their second round loss. Kentucky fans citing you can’t win with mid major recruits like Toppin from URI. They are right.

[NYGFan_Section208]

Toppin to St Johns is already out there earlier today.
Don't underestimate the rick

I thought I was creating that, but, ok....

[ramster]

Toppin to St Johns is already out there earlier today.
Don't underestimate the rick

I thought I was creating that, but, ok....

It was in twitterverse earlier today
Toppin is from Ossining NY, on the Hudson. Pretty close

[reef]

Going into this season it was reported that Jacob was looking really good and had a shot @ the 1st round

I didn’t see him too much until he played PC and ksu in the dance and he didn’t look like a draft pick to me

I am also bearish on Oscar T NBA chsnces

[ramster]

Going into this season it was reported that Jacob was looking really good and had a shot @ the 1st round

I didn’t see him too much until he played PC and ksu in the dance and he didn’t look like a draft pick to me

I am also bearish on Oscar T NBA chsnces

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky forward Jacob Toppin's college career is over.
Toppin announced Friday he will not take advantage of the extra season granted by the NCAA to student-athletes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, he will begin focusing on the NBA draft.
“To Big Blue Nation: ever since I was a kid, it’s always been a dream of mine to be able to play at the highest level of basketball,” Toppin said in a statement released by the UK athletics department. "I came to Kentucky to chase that dream and in my time here, I’ve grown tremendously not only as a player but as a man. 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. Your support and passion are things I’ll never forget, and I will carry with me."
He wasn't expected to be back with the Wildcats for a fifth college season.
After the team's loss to Kansas State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, coach John Calipari said he didn't believe any senior would return to Lexington to use the eligibility waiver. Sahvir Wheeler entered the transfer portal Monday, while former walk-on Brennan Canada, who was placed on scholarship in January, announced Thursday he will return to UK.
Looking forward: What's ahead for John Calipari and Kentucky basketball after early NCAA Tournament exit?
Toppin faces an uphill climb to the NBA. He is not rated among ESPN's top 100 prospects in this year's draft, and isn't projected to be selected in the latest mocks from USA Today, NBAdraft.net or NBAdraftroom.com.
“I’m excited for Jacob to take this next step of chasing his dream of becoming a professional player,” Calipari said Friday. “Jacob has steadily improved every season and is ready for this next step. He has all of the tools to be successful in that league and is mentally prepared beyond measure to handle anything that comes his way.”
Toppin, who transferred to Kentucky after one season at Rhode Island, saved his best college season for last.
He averaged 12.4 points per game, behind fellow seniors Oscar Tshiebwe (16.5) and Antonio Reeves (14.4). His 6.8 rebounds per game ranked second on the team, trailing only Tshiebwe's nation-leading 13.7. Toppin recorded eight double-doubles last season after having none prior to the season.
He improved as a perimeter shooter last season, from 27.6% (21 for 76) on 3-point attempts in his first three seasons to 50% (13 for 26) during SEC play in 2022-23.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/jacob-toppin ... 18152.html

[giovanni]

Wasn't sure where to put this. I know the old timers remember him

[Jersey77]

Wasn't sure where to put this. I know the old timers remember him

Yeah, I remember him, but wasn't aware.
Thanks for posting, appreciate it.

[ramster]

Wasn't sure where to put this. I know the old timers remember him

Billy Hahn was hired by Jack Kraft at URI.
He had a heart attack this week. Only 69 years old.

[reef]

Very sorry to hear this , I heard he was sick a couple days ago

He coached with Franny Fraschilla I believe too

[Rhode_Island_Red]

Fun guy. Point guard on Maryland's Final Four team coached by Lefty Driesell in the early 70s.

When we played Maryland in the 1979 NIT, we were down two at the end of either the first or second overtime (worst nicotine fit I ever had). Kraft let him draw up a trick play he learned from Lefty. Our inbounder ran the baseline and ran his defender right into John Nelson, who had his hands on his knees bracing for impact. The defender was called for a foul, Nelson swished two free throws and the game went on.

[Billyboy78]

Fun guy. Point guard on Maryland's Final Four team coached by Lefty Driesell in the early 70s.

When we played Maryland in the 1979 NIT, we were down two at the end of either the first or second overtime (worst nicotine fit I ever had). Kraft let him draw up a trick play he learned from Lefty. Our inbounder ran the baseline and ran his defender right into John Nelson, who had his hands on his knees bracing for impact. The defender was called for a foul, Nelson swished two free throws and the game went on.

I remember that play very well. The reason it worked so well was because the way it was set up, the defender couldn't see Nelson and just plowed right into him.

[reef]

Fun guy. Point guard on Maryland's Final Four team coached by Lefty Driesell in the early 70s.

When we played Maryland in the 1979 NIT, we were down two at the end of either the first or second overtime (worst nicotine fit I ever had). Kraft let him draw up a trick play he learned from Lefty. Our inbounder ran the baseline and ran his defender right into John Nelson, who had his hands on his knees bracing for impact. The defender was called for a foul, Nelson swished two free throws and the game went on.

I remember that play very well. The reason it worked so well was because the way it was set up, the defender couldn't see Nelson and just plowed right into him.

I remember that play also , that’s a great play to try when you can run the baseline

[Rhody72]

I remember that play very well. The reason it worked so well was because the way it was set up, the defender couldn't see Nelson and just plowed right into him.

I remember that play also , that’s a great play to try when you can run the baseline
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FWIW: It's important for the in-bounder to pretend to pass the opposite direction from the way he's running.

[reef]

Yup that way they won’t see the screen coming

I love that new college in bound play where they all start out of bounds , I have never seen that not work

[PeterRamTime]

Jalen Carey is hangin out in Dubai right now

Didn't expect to see that when I checked Instagram today

[Ramfan22]

Jalen Carey is hangin out in Dubai right now

Didn't expect to see that when I checked Instagram today

I was looking through my feed and then I just randomly saw Jalen Carey riding a camel

[NYGFan_Section208]

Jalen Carey is hangin out in Dubai right now

Didn't expect to see that when I checked Instagram today

I was looking through my feed and then I just randomly saw Jalen Carey riding a camel

He's transferring to Campbell??

[Iggy1979]

Some PMurph news likely coming soon.

[giovanni]

I assume he's getting back into coaching that would be great, he deserves it. Would love to have him back in Kingston. I don't think English has filled his staff yet, hope it isn't PC

[Billyboy78]

Some PMurph news likely coming soon.

Alabama?

[giovanni]

Does Cooley have any openings? I know they are very friendly

[Blue Man]

Some PMurph news likely coming soon.

Alabama?

My money is on UConn. They've got some dominoes to fall into place but I think he'd wind up back under Hurley.

[hrstrat57]

Didn’t see a former coach thread so putting this here.

Appears Jim Harrick Jr. has passed away at age 58.

[RF1]

Didn’t see a former coach thread so putting this here.

Appears Jim Harrick Jr. has passed away at age 58.

Jim Harrick Jr., former assistant basketball coach, dies at 58
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... ch-dies-58

Harrick Jr. died Tuesday at his home in San Marcos after battling a glioblastoma brain tumor for 2½ years

[Jdrums#3]

Sorry to hear that news. Sincere condolences to coach Harrick and family.

[reef]

Oh that’s awful didn’t know he was Sick , thoughts for out to the Harrick family

[Rhode_Island_Red]

Sad.

[RF1]

Oh that’s awful didn’t know he was Sick , thoughts for out to the Harrick family

Jim Sr has now lost both his wife Sally and son Jr.

[RF1]

This is a good read on how a school should not treat its former players:

They Were Part of BC’s Best Men’s Basketball Teams. Now, the Players Worry the Program Forgot About Them.
https://www.bcheights.com/2023/04/30/bo ... ram-today/

[CamsRams]

[SandorClegane]

When they signing JD to that long term contract he deserves??

[NYGFan_Section208]

When they signing JD to that long term contract he deserves??

4 years, $18M?

[Jersey77]

[rhodyram22]

lol, 4th school in 5 years! Definitely not a problem though!

[Rhody15]

lol, 4th school in 5 years! Definitely not a problem though!

The twins caused zero issues at Arkansas. No suspensions, dismissals, etc.

Makhi started a bunch and is staying.

Makhel did not receive much playing time so seems to value that for his last year over playing with his brother.

[reef]

lol, 4th school in 5 years! Definitely not a problem though!

Good level for him , is Makhi returning to Arkansas??

[Ramfan22]

lol, 4th school in 5 years! Definitely not a problem though!

Good level for him , is Makhi returning to Arkansas??

As of now

[SmartyBarrett]

About a 2 hour 45 minute drive from his brother.

[Jersey77]

lol, 4th school in 5 years! Definitely not a problem though!

Good level for him , is Makhi returning to Arkansas??

A good one?
Here are his stats:

Played in 30 games, started nine and averaged 11.4 points, 10.0 rebounds and 4.7 blocks per 40 minutes.

Never been a fan of the per 40 minutes stats, I think it is worthless and has no real meaning.