Overview
- Hapoel Jerusalem announced Sunday that Kenneth Lofton Jr. has signed a one-year contract through the 2026–27 season.
- Lofton described the move as the start of his European career and said he was impressed by the club’s high ambitions.
- The 23-year-old arrives off a breakout season in China where he was named CBA MVP and helped the Shanghai Sharks win the league title.
- Lofton’s resume also includes the 2022–23 G League Rookie of the Year award and 49 NBA appearances with Memphis, Philadelphia and Utah.
- Coach Saša Obradović welcomed the signing and said Lofton’s size, strength and versatility fit Hapoel’s frontcourt plans as the club targets stronger showings at home and in European competition.