Hapoel Jerusalem has signed Kenneth Lofton Jr. to a contract through the 2026-27 season. The former NBA forward joins a revamped roster under new head coach Sasa Obradovic as the club prepares for its upcoming EuroCup campaign.
Hapoel Jerusalem is strengthening their squad for the 2026-27 EuroCup season.
Firstly bringing Sasa Obradovic from Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade as their new head coach and extending the contract of their star guard Jared Harper, Hapoel is acquiring some big names this summer.
After previously signing David Roddy, Devontae Cacok and Jaleen Smith, it's time for a reinforcement at the center position.
As officially announced by the club, Kenneth Lofton Jr. is the new player of Hapoel Jerusalem.
Contract is valid until the end of the 2026-27 campaign.
"I am happy to join Hapoel Jerusalem and begin my journey in European basketball. From the first moment I was impressed by the club's high ambitions, and I want to thank coach Sasa Obradovic and the management for the trust they have placed in me."
"I am already looking forward to arriving in Jerusalem, meeting the fans, getting to know my new teammates and fighting for every game for the club. Come on Hapoel," Lofton said for the club's website.
Lofton Jr. joins Hapoel after gaining experience in the NBA, the G League and the Chinese League. He began his NBA career in Memphis and later also played in Philadelphia and Utah.
Over the course of two seasons in the best league in the world, he recorded 49 appearances, with his record game coming in April 2023, when he scored 42 points and pulled down 14 rebounds in his first game in Memphis' starting lineup against Oklahoma.
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