University of North Carolina Athletics
Q&A With J.P. Tokoto
November 4, 2014 | Men's Basketball
CHAPEL HILL—Junior forward J.P. Tokoto is a high-flying wing with an outgoing personality on and off the court. Learn more about the returning starter in this exclusive GoHeels Q&A.
At what age did you start to play basketball and in what league or at what level?
End of 6th grade competitively , AAU
What part of your game do you want to improve the most this year?
Shooting range and free throws
What other sports or sport skills are you good at?
Soccer
What other sport or sport skills would you like to try and master?
Ping pong
What part of Carolina convinced you to choose UNC for college?
Roy Williams and the atmosphere of UNC. The support we receive is amazing and a blessing.
Which former Tar Heel (or other college basketball player) did you like to watch play the most when you were younger?
Vince Carter
Who is your closest friend who plays for another college basketball team?
Phil Nolan- University of Connecticut
What's the best piece of advice you have received about playing basketball and who gave it to you?
"Enjoy what you do and be the best you can be at it." - Coach Roy Williams
If you could choose one destination in the world for a vacation that you have never visited before, where would that be?
Lyon, France
Can you play a musical instrument? If yes, which one?
The harp
What was your favorite high school athletic accomplishment (game, award, championship) and why?
My sophomore year, winning the conference championship, because I was closest with that group of guys.
If you could have a particular skill or ability of any current or former NBA player, what would that be and whose skill is it?
Ray Allen and his three-point shooting ability
If you had to pick one teammate to beat Duke in a dance contest, whom would you select?
Joel Berry
If you had to prepare the best meal ever to impress a date, what would you make?
Tortellini and steak
Who are your pre-game "must listen to" musical artists?
King Los and Lil' Wayne
What former Tar Heel that you played against the summer impressed/awed you the most?
Marvin Williams
The most fun thing that happened in the Bahamas was...
Going to pools, the water rides, and the lazy river.
What teammate and/or coach has given you the best advice about being a Carolina basketball player and what was it?
"Be a master of fundamentals and a master of details." - Coach Hubert Davis
What is an essential part of your pregame routine?
Taking a steaming hot, long shower with music playing.
Who do you call/talk to/text after every game?
My mother
