What draft pick was Jacob Toppin?

Last Modified Apr 22, 2024 12:43 GMT
What draft pick was Jacob Toppin?
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23-year-old Jacob Toppin is an American small forward who plays for the New York Knicks. During his high school education at Ossining High School, Toppin carved out a name for himself as a versatile athlete, and played basketball, volleyball and football.

For college, Toppin opted to play for Rhode Island, but eventually transferred to Kentucky to develop his basketball skills. After averaging 12.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game in his senior season, Toppin declared for the 2023 NBA Draft.

Jacob Toppin Draft

Jacob Toppin went undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft. However, the New York Knicks later signed him to an Exhibit 10 contract.

Jacob Toppin
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An Exhibit 10 contract is provided to a player by an NBA team when the team intends to eventually convert the contract to a two-way contract. These contracts can be provided in cases where the contract is one year long and non-guaranteed.

Toppin made his NBA debut with the Knicks in a blowout loss against the Milwaukee Bucks after his contract was converted to a two-way contract. On March 4, 2024, he signed a second two-way contract with the team. Across nine games in the 2023/24 season, Toppin played 4.2 minutes per game, averaging 1.4 points. As he continues to hone his skills, Toppin is sure to see a more prominent role with the New York Knicks in the coming seasons.

FAQ's On Jacob Toppin Draft Pick

A. No, Jacob Toppin went undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft. He was signed by the New York Knicks to an Exhibit 10 contract later.

A. Jacob Toppin plays for the New York Knicks. He has also played for the team’s G League affiliate.

A. Jacob Toppin plays as a small forward for the New York Knicks.

A. Jacob Toppin initially played for Rhode Island before transferring to the University of Kentucky.

A. Jacob and Obi Toppin are siblings. Obi Toppin currently plays for the Indiana Pacers while Jacob plays for the New York Knicks.

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