By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Hapoel Jerusalem have officially announced the signing of Kenneth Lofton Jr. on a one-year contract through the end of the 2026-27 season.
The 23-year-old frontcourt player arrives after stints with the Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, and Utah Jazz, making 49 NBA appearances.
He also won the 2022-23 G League Rookie of the Year award before moving to the Shanghai Sharks, where he was named CBA MVP in his first season and helped the club win the Chinese league title last campaign.
“I‘m excited to join Hapoel Jerusalem and begin my journey in European basketball,” Lofton said. “From the very first moment, I was impressed by the club’s ambitions. I can’t wait to meet the fans and fight for this club in every game.”
Head coach Saša Obradović welcomed the signing, describing Lofton as a player who will bring “a rare combination of strength, talent and versatility” to Hapoel’s frontcourt.
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