Calipari pushing Kentucky to play free in March Madness run
Kentucky coach John Calipari is pushing his team to play free and loose during March MadnessMARCH 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tshiebwe's 25 boards helps Kentucky top Providence in NCAAs
Oscar Tshiebwe pulled down 25 rebounds in an overpowering display, helping Kentucky beat Providence 61-53 in the first round of the NCAA TournamentMARCH 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Is Jacob Toppin related to Obi Toppin? Kentucky player shares connection to Knicks forward, Wooden Award winner Jacob Toppin's name will sound familiar to most college basketball fans. There is a reason for that.
MARCH 17, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
'I thank Cal every time I see him': Jacob Toppin all grown up for Kentucky Toppin's confidence hit "rock bottom" earlier this season. But with support from his coach, he has become a leader for the Wildcats.
MARCH 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Reeves stars as No. 23 Kentucky beats Arkansas 88-79
Antonio Reeves scored a career-high 37 points, and No. 23 Kentucky handed Arkansas its third straight loss with an 88-79 victoryMARCH 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Records double-double Toppin finished with 19 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 82-74 victory over Florida.
Impact Toppin averaged 14.4 points and 6.9 rebounds across his nine games from Jan. 14 to Feb. 22. The junior remains a promising option heading into Kentucky's final games of the 2022-23 season.
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kentucky wins third straight, 82-74 over Florida
Oscar Tshiebwe scored 25 points, Jacob Toppin had 19 points and 11 rebounds and Kentucky beat Florida 82-74 for its third straight victoryFEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kentucky takes big lead, downs No. 10 Tennessee 66-54
Cason Wallace and Oscar Tshiebwe each scored 16 points and Kentucky rushed to a big lead and beat No. 10 Tennessee 66-54FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Solid performance in close win Toppin registered 16 points (7-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 71-68 win over Mississippi State.
Impact The 6-foot-9 forward was very efficient shooting 77.8 percent from the field in Wednesday's win over Mississippi State. The senior now has nine consecutive double-digit games and is looking to extend the streak Saturday against Tennessee. Expect Toppin to continue to be one of Kentucky's primary scorers.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kentucky holds off Mississippi State in final minute 71-68
Oscar Tshiebwe had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Jacob Toppin scored 16 points, and Kentucky held off Mississippi State 71-68FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Georgia hands Kentucky damaging 75-68 defeat
Kario Oquendo scored 21 points, Braelen Bridges and Justin Hill combined for 19 second-half points and Georgia defeated Kentucky 75-68FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kentucky posts wire-to-wire 72-67 victory over Florida
Freshman Cason Wallace scored 20 points, Jacob Toppin had a double-double and Kentucky never trailed in a 72-67 victory over FloridaFEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seniors help Kentucky pull away for 75-66 win over Ole Miss
Antonio Reeves came off the bench to score a season-high 27 points, Oscar Tshiebwe had a double-double and Kentucky pulled away for a 75-66 victory over Mississippi on Tuesday nigh...FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tshiebwe posts double-double as Kentucky beats Vandy 69-53
Oscar Tshiebwe scored 15 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as Kentucky beat Vanderbilt 69-53 Tuesday night for the Wildcats’ longest winning streak this season at four straightJANUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reeves scores 23, Kentucky hands Texas A&M first SEC loss
Antonio Reeves hit five 3-pointers and scored a season-high 23 points as Kentucky beat Texas A&M 76-67, handing the Aggies their first SEC loss of the season while the Wildcats pic...JANUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jacob Toppin brings something new to the court. What does it mean for Kentucky's future? Kentucky forward Jacob Toppin has added something different the past two games. That could keep UK’s “dream lineup” on the basketball court.
JANUARY 19, 2023 • KENTUCKY.COM
Tshiebwe's 37 points, 24 rebounds lead way in Kentucky's win
Oscar Tshiebwe scored a career-high 37 points and grabbed a season-high 24 rebounds in a dominating performance that sent Kentucky to an 85-71 win over GeorgiaJANUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will play Saturday Toppin (shoulder) will play in Saturday's game versus Tennessee, Cameron Drummond of Lexington Herald-Leader reports.
Impact Toppin will play according to John Calipari on the Kentucky Pregame radio show. The senior was a game-time decision prior with a shoulder injury. The forward averages 10.9 points and 6.1 rebounds per game this season.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suited up Saturday Toppin (shoulder) appears ready to play in Saturday's game versus Tennessee, Wes Rucker of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Toppin will likely return to the lineup Saturday after missing the previous game with a shoulder injury. However, it remains to be seen if he will rejoin the starting five, as he has in all but two appearances this season.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Status remains in question Toppin (shoulder) is considered day-to-day and is questionable for Saturday's game at Tennessee, Aaron Gershon of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Toppin sat out Tuesday against South Carolina with a shoulder injury, and his availability remains up in the air for Saturday's contest. Daimion Collins could receive another start if Toppin remains sidelined.
JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Toppin (shoulder) has been ruled out Tuesday against South Carolina, Aaron Gershon of 247 Sports reports.
Impact This was to be expected after Toppin was spotted earlier in pregame warmups. Per the team Twitter account, Daimin Collins will get the start in his stead.
JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not spotted in warmups Toppin (shoulder) was not spotted during early warmups ahead of Tuesday's game against South Carolina, Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.
Impact It's not a great sign for his availability on Tuesday. Toppin is day-to-day with a shoulder injury following Saturday's blowout loss to Alabama. Toppin being out would create more chances for Lance Ware and Antonio Reeves.
JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Still day-to-day Toppin (shoulder) is considered "day to day", Ryan Black of Courier Journal Sports reports Monday.
Impact Kentucky head coach John Calipari called Toppin "day-to-day" and and added, "We'll probably know tomorrow at the shootaround." The forward is having a career year in his third season with Kentucky, putting up 10.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists. If he can't play against South Carolina, it'll be his first missed game of the season.
JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Left game with shoulder injury Toppin was held to just three points before leaving early due to a shoulder injury which occurred mid-game, Herald-Leader Sports reports.
Impact Toppin will be listed as day-to-day with a shoulder injury that forced him to exit early in Saturday's loss to Alabama. The junior will be a game-time decision ahead of their next matchup Tuesday against South Carolina.
JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jacob Toppin's scoring surge ends as shoulder injury sidelines him at Alabama Jacob Toppin had scored 45 combined points in UK’s wins over Louisville and LSU. But he was held to just three before leaving Saturday’s los...
JANUARY 7, 2023 • KENTUCKY.COM
