Jacob Toppin is a professional basketball player for the New York Knicks and their G-League affiliate Westchester Knicks, as of 2024. Toppin is 6 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds as per his NBA profile. Toppin played college basketball for Rhode Island from 2019-2020 before transferring to Kentucky in 2020. As a freshman in Kentucky, Toppin had a bench role and averaged 5.9 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. After transferring to Kentucky, Toppin averaged 5.2 points and 3.5 rebounds per game as a sophomore. In his junior year at Kentucky, Toppin averaged 6.2 points and 3.2 rebounds per game. He was not drafted in the 2023 NBA Draft but was later signed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the New York Knicks on July 6, 2023, which was later converted to a two-way contract. Toppin made his NBA debut on December 5, 2023, against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Toppin finished his senior year at Kentucky averaging 12.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. Following his senior year, Toppin declared for the 2023 NBA draft. Toppin’s older brother, Obi Toppin is also a professional basketball player and as of 2024, he plays as a power forward for the Indiana Pacers.
What is Jacob Toppin’s nationality?
Jacob Toppin holds American nationality and he was born on May 8, 2000, in Brooklyn, New York.
Jacob Toppin’s hometown
Jacob Toppin grew up in New York where he attended Ossining High School in Ossining and played football, volleyball and basketball. He later transferred to Woodstock Academy in Connecticut. As per his NBA bio, throughout his senior season, he averaged 15.6 points and 8.8 rebounds per game and earned All-State honors.
Jacob Toppin’s birthplace
Jacob Toppin was born in Brooklyn, New York. He was born on May 8, 2000, to Roni and Obadiah Toppin.
FAQs on Jacob Toppin
A. Jacob Toppin plays for the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G-League.
A. Jacob Toppin plays at the Small Forward position.
A. Jacob Toppin is 24 years old, as of December 2024.
A. Jacob Toppin is 6 feet and 8 inches tall.
