Toppin is back!

Son_Of_Saul

Heisman
Dec 7, 2007
45,205
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senonesy

All-American
Nov 30, 2017
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I know there are so many negative posters on this board, but I just don’t see how anyone wouldn’t be excited about a roster of:
Wheeler
Wallace
Frederick
Livingston
Toppin
Oscar
Ware
Collins
Reeves
Thiero

another shooter wouldn’t hurt, but man this team has the potential to be a lock down defensive team. Something that Ty Ty, Mintz, Brooks and Grady really struggled with.
 

RalphDaltonFan

Heisman
Apr 3, 2002
60,139
41,434
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Toppin was always returning. Again, he was one who hadn't used his time to enter the Draft process and he spent a lot of time working out with Obi (his brother for those who don't know or some excitable Star Wars fans who may have thought he was training to be a Jedi) and expecting a great SR year from him. He's been a great member of program since he transferred in. Was going to sit out and RS, but the waiver with Covid happened. Did the NBA entry 1 time (prior to his SR season) and always was in communication with the staff...and now he's back to be big part of '23 team!
 

UKWoodford

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May 17, 2022
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I know there are so many negative posters on this board, but I just don’t see how anyone wouldn’t be excited about a roster of:
Wheeler
Wallace
Frederick
Livingston
Toppin
Oscar
Ware
Collins
Reeves
Thiero

another shooter wouldn’t hurt, but man this team has the potential to be a lock down defensive team. Something that Ty Ty, Mintz, Brooks and Grady really struggled with.

The one's not excited or trying to throw water on it or change the subject aren't UK fans. All kinds fo them here. Easy to spot as they crap on virtually every thread.
 

FitchandMurray29

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Dec 11, 2021
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Senior PG, two senior wings in Reeves and Fredrick, Senior returning NPOY C, and now a senior with potential at the 4 spot. Returning 6 players from the prior top 10 roster. A presumable off-season trip for some exhibition action.

A team of grown men and good dudes we’ve gotten to know the last year +. As recently as today Borzello ranked us 3 preseason. Whether that turns out right or not, this is a team that should hit the ground running this year.
 

docholiday51

Heisman
Oct 19, 2001
22,011
26,718
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I know there are so many negative posters on this board, but I just don’t see how anyone wouldn’t be excited about a roster of:
Wheeler
Wallace
Frederick
Livingston
Toppin
Oscar
Ware
Collins
Reeves
Thiero

another shooter wouldn’t hurt, but man this team has the potential to be a lock down defensive team. Something that Ty Ty, Mintz, Brooks and Grady really struggled with.
Nice group, lot of interchangeable parts. Get the right mix around Oscar and let it roll
 

track42

Heisman
Feb 18, 2017
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Senior PG, two senior wings in Reeves and Fredrick, Senior returning NPOY C, and now a senior with potential at the 4 spot. Returning 6 players from the prior top 10 roster. A presumable off-season trip for some exhibition action.

A team of grown men and good dudes we’ve gotten to know the last year +. As recently as today Borzello ranked us 3 preseason. Whether that turns out right or not, this is a team that should hit the ground running this year.
I still think Dillingham will reclass.
 

BBallin23

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Sep 1, 2009
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I know there are so many negative posters on this board, but I just don’t see how anyone wouldn’t be excited about a roster of:
Wheeler
Wallace
Frederick
Livingston
Toppin
Oscar
Ware
Collins
Reeves
Thiero

another shooter wouldn’t hurt, but man this team has the potential to be a lock down defensive team. Something that Ty Ty, Mintz, Brooks and Grady really struggled with.
Grandison will be a major target according to insiders.
 
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catfanlou

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Jul 6, 2005
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I know there are so many negative posters on this board, but I just don’t see how anyone wouldn’t be excited about a roster of:
Wheeler
Wallace
Frederick
Livingston
Toppin
Oscar
Ware
Collins
Reeves
Thiero

another shooter wouldn’t hurt, but man this team has the potential to be a lock down defensive team. Something that Ty Ty, Mintz, Brooks and Grady really struggled with.
Need another big man When foul trouble hits .
 
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chroix

Heisman
Jul 22, 2013
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Senior PG, two senior wings in Reeves and Fredrick, Senior returning NPOY C, and now a senior with potential at the 4 spot. Returning 6 players from the prior top 10 roster. A presumable off-season trip for some exhibition action.

A team of grown men and good dudes we’ve gotten to know the last year +. As recently as today Borzello ranked us 3 preseason. Whether that turns out right or not, this is a team that should hit the ground running this year.

Add a chip on their shoulders for unfinished business and it could be really good. Cal should be focused af. I’d love to see them come out and do something big.
 

Wildcats1st

Heisman
Sep 16, 2017
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It's a good week in BBN!
It’s good toppin is gonna be back but cal told us this a month ago, so he’s already factored in. I don’t see the good week you mention. The assistant hire was no home run it was ok. And nothing else has happened. Cal got away with the sharpe fiasco. That’s what I see when people start pumping. Rd wagner possibly hiring pops those are rumors. Really this month has been bad. Lost jai picked up a questionable replacement. Lost sharpe picked up no one.
 
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bucsrule8872

Heisman
May 30, 2005
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Probable 9-man rotation (Thiero gets spot minutes in blow outs):

G Wheeler(30)/Wallace(10)
G Wallace(20)/Fredrick(20)
F Livingston(20)/Reeves(20)
F Toppin(20)/Collins(20)
F Tshiebwe(30)/Ware(10)

Wheeler-30
Tshiebwe- 30
Wallace- 30
Livingston- 20
Toppin- 20
Fredrick- 20
Reeves- 20
Collins- 20
Ware- 10

(Note: I just estimated minutes, so don’t get too tore up about so and so not getting enough or someone getting too many.)
 

electricat2

All-Conference
Feb 16, 2022
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welcome back mr toppin. he was actually my favorite player, besides Oscar, I think all he needs is more pt
 

TheDude73

Heisman
Jan 7, 2006
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23,450
113
It’s good toppin is gonna be back but cal told us this a month ago, so he’s already factored in. I don’t see the good week you mention. The assistant hire was no home run it was ok. And nothing else has happened. Cal got away with the sharpe fiasco. That’s what I see when people start pumping. Rd wagner possibly hiring pops those are rumors. Really this month has been bad. Lost jai picked up a questionable replacement. Lost sharpe picked up no one.