Jacob Toppin - Ability

[CatsPaws270]

How do you know Toppin would be a star at RI? He averaged 6 and 4....

You’re right, he wasn’t going to be a star there and transferred to Kentucky for more play time and shots! (You’re missing my point BTW)

 

[MychalG]

Just think if he adds some weight and develops into a player like his brother..that would be like buying Netflix stock at $15 per share, holding it and watching it grow..

 

[TheOtherGreatOne]

If someone has athletic talent and some basketball skills, then it boiles down to 2 things. How hard is he willingto work to achieve greatness, The other is being in the right system to showcase those skills and allow you to use the athletic talent that you have. If you are in the wrong system then you are not allowed to use the talents and skill that you have, and you suck. Transfer to a system that allows you to use you to use your talent and skills and sometimes that player that sucked at one school becomes a star at another. Most coaches have huge egos and think their style is the only thing that will work, at the expence of some of their players.

 

[Kybluedude]

Cal used to take 6'8 three star athletes and terrorize division one. I'm all for having a few on the roster.

Also worth noting that Oregon and Iowa State like to bring in impact transfer guys. This wasn't a guy with no options.

Exactly. Let some get a few hungry chip on the shoulder players and get a bit tougher. Many 5* are soft always been pampered since 6 th grade.