Words. Jason Jordan

In front of a small crowd at the local Dave & Buster’s tonight, Menomonee Falls (Wis.) swingman J.P. Tokoto announced that he’s decided to play his college ball at North Carolina; shunning offers from Connecticut, Marquette, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, UCLA and Wisconsin.

As we’ve reported for a while, Tokoto to UNC has been a forgone conclusion for quite some time – especially after his friend, Linn-Mar (Marion, Iowa) junior point guard Marcus Paige gave the Tar Heels their first commitment from the Class of 2012 in early January. MORE >

Words. Jason Jordan

Menomonee Falls (Wis.) swingman J.P. Tokoto will pick between his final eight schools on Thursday at Dave & Buster’s, according to his mother Laurence Trimble.

Tokoto, a junior, cut his list on Valentine’s Day and will pick between Connecticut, Marquette, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, UCLA and Wisconsin. MORE >

Words. Jason Jordan

Menomonee Falls (WI) junior swingman J.P. Tokoto is closing in on a decision and has cut his list of schools down to just eight, according to his mother Laurence Trimble.

Tokoto trimmed his list on Valentine’s Day. Connecticut, Marquette, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, UCLA and Wisconsin are all still in the running. Trimble said that J.P. plans to make a decision after his high school season concludes. MORE >

Words. High School Hoop

The field for the Brandon Jennings Invitational, which is going down Jan. 22 in Milwaukee, is certainly impressive.

For the first annual edition of this elite high school showcase, presenting sponsor Under Armour has brought in senior class superstar Austin Rivers and his Winter Park (FL) team, and junior stud J.P. Tokoto of Menomonee Falls, Wisc., along with top teams Lincoln (NY), Crenshaw (CA), Orr Academy (IL), Boys & Girls (NY), Penn Wood (PA) and St. Frances (MD) that are littered with D-1 talent.

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Words. Austin Burton

At just 21 years old and midway through his second NBA season, Brandon Jennings might seem a little young to have an elite high school basketball showcase named after him. But when you consider Jennings was perhaps one of the greatest prep point guards to grace a gym during his stints at Dominguez H.S. (CA) and Oak Hill Academy (VA), it makes more sense.

Under Armour recently announced the lineup for the first annual Brandon Jennings Invitation, which will take place on Jan. 22 at Marquette University High School in Milwaukee. The eight-team field includes teams from Wisconsin, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, California and Maryland, and some of the top players in the country. MORE >

Words. Jason Jordan

Menomonee Falls (Wis.) forward J.P. Tokoto is a man on a mission.

He’s already led the Indians to their first-ever Greater Metro Conference title since 1993, averaging 18.5 points, seven rebounds, four assists, three blocks and three steals a game, and this weekend he leads his team to their first-ever appearance in the Wisconsin state tournament.

“We’re ready,” said Tokoto, a 6-7 sophomore. “Everyone is really focused on what our goals are. We’re all on the same page. We’re putting in a lot of hard work.” MORE >