As the Kentucky men’s basketball team prepares for its Friday evening exhibition matchup against Kentucky Wesleyan, the Wildcats saw a key player return to practice this week.
Previously limited due to a minor shoulder injury, Jacob Toppin was a full-contact participant in practice on Thursday, the school revealed. The junior forward was shown scrimmaging with the team in a 50-second highlight clip posted by UK.
Toppin is clearly shown at the 15-second mark finishing a layup in traffic, assisted by Sahvir Wheeler. Among the other highlights? 3-pointers by Keion Brooks Jr., Davion Mintz, TyTy Washington and Dontaie Allen, a jump hook by Lance Ware, a block by Bryce Hopkins and a strong finish in transition by Oscar Tshiebwe.