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Kentucky announces immediate eligibility of Olivier Sarr and Jacob Toppin

Olivier Sarr and Jacob Toppin are eligible to compete for the Kentucky men’s basketball team this season.

The NCAA and Southeastern Conference have determined Sarr and Toppin are immediately eligible to play at Kentucky for the 2020-21 season.

“I want to start by thanking the NCAA, the SEC and Kentucky for this opportunity,” said Saar, a centerpiece at Wake Forest over the last three seasons who transferred to UK in early May. “I am excited to finish my college career in front of the Big Blue Nation and chase No. 9 with my team.”

Sarr will provide the Wildcats a big boost upfront.