MARCH 7, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
The Courier-Journal Obi Toppin may have won the 2022 NBA dunk contest, but his younger brother Jacob Toppin is one of the best dunkers in college basketball.
Out of starting five Tuesday Toppin is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Ole Miss, Jerry Tipton of the Lexington Herald-Ledger reports.
Impact Sahvir Wheeler makes his way back into the starting five. Toppin will look to make an impact for the Wildcats off the bench on senior night.
MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Set to play Tuesday Coach John Calipari said Toppin (ankle) should be "good to go" for Tuesday's game at Tennessee, Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.
Impact Toppin missed one game due to the ankle injury but is set to retake the court Tuesday for Kentucky. He delivered 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds in only six minutes his last time out against South Carolina on Feb. 8 before suffering the ankle injury.
FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Warming up pre-game Toppin (ankle) was seen warming up pre-game, Kyle Tucker of The Athletic reports.
Impact Toppin missed the last game due to his ankle and has his ankles taped up for this game. Even though he was warming up he is not guaranteed to play as he is still nursing the injury. If Toppin does play he will likely be limited.
FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tshiebwe scores 27 in No. 5 Kentucky's win over Florida
Oscar Tshiebwe scored 27 points and had 19 rebounds to lead No. 5 Kentucky to a 78-57 win over FloridaFEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Officially out Saturday Toppin (ankle) will not play Saturday against Florida, Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.
Impact This was expected after Toppin was not with the team for warmups. Keion Brooks stands to see the bulk of the power forward minutes in Toppin's absence. Kentucky's next game is set for Tuesday against Tennessee.
FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not warming up Saturday Toppin (ankle) is not warming up for Saturday's game against Florida, Jon Hale of The Courier-Journal reports.
Impact Toppin's status is uncertain for Saturday after he left Tuesday's game with an apparent ankle injury. If he's unable to play against the Gators, Keion Brooks could be tasked with a heavy minutes workload. Toppin's next chance to return comes Tuesday at Tennessee if he's unable to go Saturday.
FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves with ankle injury Toppin headed to the locker room during Tuesday's game at South Carolina, Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.
Impact Toppin suffered the injury late in the first half, and he won't return to the court after halftime. He was in the midst of a productive performance with 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds. Toppin should be considered questionable for Saturday's matchup with Florida until his status is updated.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores double digits off bench Toppin (ankle) scored 11 points in 11 minutes off the bench in Saturday's win over Kansas.
Impact Toppin was considered questionable heading into the game and was absent from the start of warmups, but he was able to join warmups late and play a role off the bench. His minutes total was his lowest since Dec. 31, but his point total was his highest since Jan. 4.
JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joins warmups late Toppin (ankle) has joined lineups and is stretching with the other big men, Jon Hale of The Courier-Journal reports.
Impact Toppin wasn't on the floor with the rest of the team early but has joined in on the stretching, suggesting he may play after all. If he does appear in the contest, it should come off the bench.
JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Missing from warmups Toppin (ankle) is not participating in early warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Kansas, Jon Hale of the Courier-Journal reports.
Impact Toppin made the trip to Lawrence but his status remains up in the air as tipoff approaches. He's dealing with an ankle injury suffered against Mississippi State earlier in the week. He hasn't been ruled out just yet, but the longer he is on the sidelines, the less likely it is that he plays against the Jayhawks.
JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ankle all good Toppin said that his ankle was good after Tuesday's game, Kyle Tucker of The Athletic reports.
Impact Toppin briefly left the game to get his ankle looked at, but it's nothing to be concerned with. Provided he has a setback in practice, Toppin should be all set to take on Kansas on Saturday as part of the Big 12/SEC Challenge.
JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Makes late return from ankle issue Toppin suffered an ankle injury during Tuesday's win over Mississippi State, Kyle Tucker of The Athletic reports.
Impact Toppin suffered the injury midway through the second half and went to the locker room to get his ankle taped. He returned to the bench relatively quickly but didn't retake the court until a brief stretch of overtime. Toppin didn't look fully himself despite being cleared to return, and he should be considered questionable for Saturday's matchup with Kansas.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back to bench Tuesday Toppin will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against Vanderbilt.
Impact Toppin started for the first time this season last Saturday against Georgia. He will return to his normal bench role now and Davion Mintz will get his shot at a start with Sahvir Wheeler still out with a neck issue.
JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Draws first start of season Toppin is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Georgia.
Impact This marks Toppin's first start of the season. He has averaged 6.1 points per game over 16.8 minutes off the bench in 10 appearances but he projects to have a larger role against the Bulldogs on Saturday.
JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back from shoulder injury Toppin (shoulder) accumulated three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 10 minutes during Friday's 86-52 win over North Florida.
Impact Toppin participated in warmups prior to the contest and ultimately made his return from a four-game absence, though the Wildcats didn't need to utilize him much here. Toppin will presumably be a bigger rotation factor as he gets back into game shape and the competition rises, especially considering he logged 23 minutes in the season opener against Duke.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Goes through warm-ups Toppin (shoulder) went through warmups ahead of Friday's game against North Florida, Jon Hale of the Louisville Courier Journal reports.
Impact Toppin played in the season opener back in early November but has been sidelined for Kentucky's last four games. He was on the floor for 23 minutes in his lone game this season but could be on a minutes restriction if he's able to play Friday.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out with shoulder injury Toppin (shoulder) will not play Monday against Albany.
Impact Toppin will miss another game as he continues to try and rehab this shoulder injury. The team doesn't want to rush him back and risk a long-term injury. Kentucky will take on North Florida on Friday.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Set to sit again Toppin (shoulder) isn't taking part in warmups ahead of Friday's game versus Ohio, suggesting he will sit out again, Derek Terry of 247Sports reports.
Impact Toppin's injury isn't believed to be a serious one, but he likely won't be rushed back with the team not facing any stiff competition in the immediate future. Topping posted four points, six boards and an assist over 24 minutes in his only action of the year for the Wildcats so far.
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Likely out Tuesday Toppin (shoulder) isn't on court for warmups prior to Tuesday's game against Mount St. Mary's, Jone Hale of the Courier Journal reports.
Impact Absent from warmups once again, Toppin will likely miss his second straight contest while dealing with a shoulder injury. The forward has been nursing the injury since the season began last week. Toppin should be considered day-to-day moving forward.
NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jacob Toppin, C.J. Fredrick out for Kentucky basketball against Robert Morris Forward Jacob Toppin and guard C.J. Fredrick will not play for Kentucky men's basketball in the Wildcats' home opener versus Robert Morris.
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
Missing from warmups Toppin isn't taking part in warmups ahead of Friday's game versus Robert Morris, Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio reports.
Impact Toppin played 23 minutes off the bench in the season opener but may have been operating under 100 percent in the contest given his absence from Friday's lineup. The junior has plenty of time to get healthy before the schedule toughens up again, so Toppin may be eased back in next time around.
NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back from shoulder injury Toppin (shoulder) had 12 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and an assist across 16 minutes off the bench in Friday's 80-71 exhibition victory over Miles College.
Impact It was originally unclear whether Toppin would be available for a lower-stakes exhibition contest, or if Kentucky would simply save the junior wing for the Nov. 9 opener against Duke. It seems coach Calipari went the tune-up route instead, and Toppin happened to be the leading reserve in terms of both minutes and scoring in the contest. While it doesn't look like he'll crack the starting five, early indications suggest Toppin should be a rotation piece as long as he maintains his health.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
