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JT Toppin - Men's Basketball - University of New Mexico Lobos Athletics
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JT Toppin

Position

F

Height

6-9

Weight

210 lbs.

Class

Fr.

Hometown

Dallas, Texas

Previous School

Faith Family Academy of Oak Cliff

OF NOTE
• 2023-24 Mountain West Freshman of the Year and 2nd Team All-Mountain West
• Led the Mountain West in FG% (.623), rebounds (9.1), offensive rebounds (3.67) and blocks (1.9) during his freshman season
• FG% of .623 ranks in the top 20 all-time by a freshman in NCAA Division I history

2023-24 SEASON (FRESHMAN)
• Mountain West Freshman of the Year (media, co-FOY coaches)
• 2nd Team All-Mountain West (media and coaches)
• All-Mountain West Tournament Team
• Finalist for Kyle Macy National Freshman of the Year
• Record-tying nine-time Mountain West Freshman of the Week
• Appeared in all 36 games, starting the final 35
• Averaged 12.4 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game
• Led the Mountain West in FG% (.623), rebounds (9.1), offensive rebounds (3.67) and blocks (1.9)
• Led all freshmen nationally in FG% and double-doubles (12)
• Set UNM freshman record for double-doubles, rebounds and blocks
• FG% of .623 ranks in the top 20 all-time by a freshman in NCAA Division I history
• Had 23 double-figure scoring games and 17 double-figure rebounding games
• First Lobo freshman in history to have consecutive double-doubles (did it twice) and to have multiple double-doubles against ranked opponents
• Scored a season-high 27 points (11-12 FG) vs. Toledo in Ball Dawgs Classic (Nov. 21)
• Had 17 points, 16 rebounds (9 offensive to tie UNM freshman record) and five blocks vs. No. 19 San Diego State (Jan. 13)
• Had 23 points and 13 rebounds at Air Force for first 20-and-10 game by a UNM freshman in history (Jan. 20)
• Had 13 points and 11 rebounds vs. San Diego State in MW Tournament Final (Mar. 16)

HIGH SCHOOL
• Four-star recruit by 247Sports
• Ranked in the top 130 nationally by 247Sports and Rivals
• 2023 Texas 4A State Player of the Year
• Led Faith Family Academy of Oak Cliff to the 2023 Texas 4A State Championship
• Also played for Team Trae Young

PERSONAL
• Birthday is June 14
• Son of Naomi Toppin
• Has three younger siblings