J.P. Tokoto Flying High Overseas

Posted Mar 8, 2024
When J.P. Tokoto saw that there was no one impeding his way to the basket, his eyes lit up like flying saucers as he gracefully made his way toward the hoop and readied himself to do what he does best – put down an otherworldly dunk. To get the Israeli fans out of their seats, the UNC product chose to provide the spectators with one of his patented jams. (Jerusalem Post)

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