J.P. Tokoto Signs With Israeli Team Hapoel Tel Aviv

Posted Nov 16, 2020
Former North Carolina forward and 58th pick of the 2015 NBA draft, J.P. Tokoto has signed a deal to join Hapoel Tel Aviv, per Israel Hayom. He is expected to replace Jon Diebler. Tokoto, 27, would be on for a third stint in Israel. He previously played for Hapoel Eilat during the 2018-19 basketball season and finished last season with Ironi Nes Ziona. (Sportando)

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