UNC's Tokoto can wow on defense, too
Posted Dec 17, 2012
After throwing the ball away in the backcourt with just under 8 minutes left in Saturday’s first half, freshman J.P. Tokoto responded by sliding his feet, stretching his arms – and halting the ensuing 3-on-1 fast break by hustling, leaping and blocking 6-foot-8 East Carolina forward Maurice Kemp at the rim. And it gave fans yet another idea of what Tokoto can develop into, once the initial miscues stop happening.
(ESPN.com)
Related: Basketball, Basketball Recruiting
San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes teams up with UNICEF for day of playSan Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes still remembers the feeling of being a kid and shooting hoops at the court outside near his home. "It...
Tue Jun 9, 2026The First 60 Days Part I: Michael Malone’s Introduction to UNC Basketball
Michael Malone, who had virtually no connection to UNC before his hiring — other than his daughter, a student-athlete — wasn't part of the Carolina...
Tue Jun 9, 2026
UNC among top 10 in ESPN college basketball transfer class rankings
8. North Carolina: First-year coach Michael Malone went overseas to secure frontcourt reinforcements but procured his perimeter group in the transfer portal, and clearly leaned...
Tue Jun 9, 2026
Video: Henri Veesaar 2026 Pre-NBA Draft Tape
North Carolina center Henri Veesaar is entering the 2026 NBA Draft after his lone season with the Tar Heels. Veesaar averaged 17.0 points and 8.7...
Tue Jun 9, 2026