J.P. Tokoto takes a gamble with early exit

Posted Apr 10, 2015
J.P. Tokoto is gambling that he can improve his game in time for the June 25 NBA draft. He said he plans to skip his senior season at UNC and see how he makes out against pros. If Tokoto doesn't hire an agent then he has until April 26 to withdraw from the NBA draft, although the way he expressed himself made it sound like he's committed to turning pro. (Durham Herald-Sun)

Related: Basketball, Tar Heels in the NBA

Seth Trimble Signs With Washington Wizards
Former North Carolina guard Seth Trimble signed a free agent contract with the Washington Wizards on Friday. Trimble was not selected in the NBA Draft...
Fri Jun 26, 2026

Caleb Wilson has eyes set on being 'better than Mike' with Chicago Bulls
After the Chicago Bulls selected Caleb Wilson with the No. 4 pick in the NBA Draft on Tuesday night, he became the first UNC player...
Fri Jun 26, 2026

Video: Interview With UNC Basketball's Malloy Smith
Incoming UNC Basketball freshman Malloy Smith takes us behind the scenes of his basketball journey, what it was like committing to UNC on national television.,...
Fri Jun 26, 2026

Four Tar Heels Listed in Early 2027 NBA Mock Drafts
With the 2026 NBA Draft in the books, attention shifts to the 2027 class, where several Tar Heels are expected to garner NBA Draft buzz...
Fri Jun 26, 2026