Jacob Toppin
FILE - Rhode Island's Jacob Toppin reacts as he runs the court during an NCAA college basketball game against Dayton, in Dayton, Ohio, in this Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, file photo. The No. 10 Wildcats lost five starters among nine departures from last season. The addition of former Rhode Island forward Jacob Toppin should provide some much needed experience. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
No. 10 Kentucky once again welcomes cadre of new players

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 11, 2020 02:42 PM EST

Rhode Island's Jacob Toppin reacts as he runs the court during an NCAA college basketball game against Dayton, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. Dayton won 81-67. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Kentucky adds Rhode Island guard Jacob Toppin as transfer

Apr. 20, 2020 08:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2020, file photo, Dayton's Obi Toppin (1) reacts in the first half in an NCAA college basketball game against Rhode Island in Dayton, Ohio. Toppin was selected to The Associated Press All-America first team, Friday, March 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
Rhode Island Rams at Dayton Flyers 2/11/2020

Mar. 19, 2020 07:54 AM EDT

Rhode Island's Fatts Russell (1) drives to the basket as Dayton's Obi Toppin (1) and Rodney Chatman (0) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 4, 2020, in Kingston, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Toppin scores 20, leads No. 3 Dayton to 84-57 win over Rhody

By Jimmy Golen Mar. 04, 2020 11:32 PM EST

Martin, Toppin lift Rhode Island over Fordham 76-75

Feb. 26, 2020 09:33 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Tyrese Martin had career highs of 24 points and 16 rebounds and Jacob Toppin made two free throws with 6 seconds remaining to lift Rhode Island...

Rhode Island's Jeff Dowtin defends against Dayton's Obi Toppin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Toppin's 22 points lead No. 6 Dayton over Rhode Island 81-67

By Joe Kay Feb. 11, 2020 09:56 PM EST

Fatts scores 29 and Rhode Island pushes win streak to 6

Jan. 25, 2020 06:05 PM EST
SAINT BONAVENTURE, N.Y. (AP) — Jeff Dowtin and Jacob Toppin wrapped back-to-back dunks around a steal and Rhode Island held off Saint Bonaventure 81-75 on...

Russell leads Rhode Island attack in win over Davidson

Jan. 08, 2020 09:56 PM EST
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) — Fatts Russell scored 26 points on 10-of-16 shooting and Rhode Island beat Davidson 69-58 on Wednesday night. ...

Rhode Island forward Cyril Langevine (10) goes to make a shot as he is defended by West Virginia forward Logan Routt (31) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Rhode Island Rams at West Virginia Mountaineers 12/1/2019

Dec. 01, 2019 03:01 PM EST

Williams has career-high 27 in LSU’s win over Rhode Island

Nov. 24, 2019 05:22 PM EST
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (AP) — Emmitt Williams scored a career-high 27 points with nine rebounds and LSU bounced back from a disappointing loss to beat Rhode...

Russell, Dowtin lead Rhode Island past Alabama 93-79

Nov. 15, 2019 09:58 PM EST
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Fats Russell scored 22 points, Jeff Dowtin added 21 and Rhode Island turned a hot first half into a 93-79 win over Alabama on Friday...

Maryland guard Eric Ayala looks to shoot against Rhode Island during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Rhode Island Rams at Maryland Terrapins 11/9/2019

Nov. 09, 2019 10:07 PM EST

Russell carries Rhode Island over LIU 76-65

Nov. 05, 2019 10:11 PM EST
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Fatts Russell had 18 points to lead five Rhode Island players in double figures as the Rams topped Long Island University 76-65 on...