Brayden Burries had 20 points on 9-of-11 shooting from the field, leading six players who scored in double figures in No. 1 Arizona's 96-62 victory over Abilene Christian on Tuesday night at Tucson, Ariz.
Tobe Awaka is a 6′8″ forward/center, originally at the University of Tennessee, who transferred to Arizona prior to the 2024–25 season. By choosing to come to Tucson, he brought size, physicality, and rebounding.
Auburn’s roster features elite scoring wings, explosive guards, and a frontcourt that punishes teams who fail to match their energy. For Arizona to control the game’s pace and counter Auburn’s strengths, several Wildcats will need to elevate their play.
Freshman guards Brayden Burries and Ivan Kharchenkov each had 20 points to lead No. 2 Arizona to a 103-73 victory Monday night over Denver at Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona has jumped out to a 2-0 start this season with wins over then-No. 3 Florida and Utah Tech. The big win over the Gators in Las Vegas to open the season is currently one of the best wins in the country.
Arizona moved to 2-0 on the season last Friday with a 93-67 win over Utah Tech. The Wildcats had four players finish in double figures, led by Brayden Burries, Koa Peat, and Anthony Dell'Orso, who all scored 18 points.
Arizona is ready to tip off a new season of college basketball in Tucson with a bunch of talented freshmen leading the way, a slew of savvy veterans that coach Tommy Lloyd will be depending on to keep the team together.
Arizona men's basketball defeated Embry-Riddle 113-42 on Monday in its final exhibition game before the official start of the regular season next week.
Last season, Arizona men’s basketball ended the year in the Sweet Sixteen falling to 100-93 to No. 1 seed Duke despite an amazing 35-point performance by guard Caleb Love.
Senior power forward Tobe Awaka, who announced his return to the Arizona Wildcats basketball team in April, is geared up to have a tremendous year with a supporting cast of big men staying for the 2025-2026 season.
It was a huge year in his first season at Arizona for Tobe Awaka and a year to sit and learn for Motiejus Krivas after suffering a season-ending injury early in the season.
University of Arizona basketball is geared up to have one of the top front courts in the NCAA, with senior forward Tobe Awaka set to be one of the key leaders.
Defense is optional for Akron. The Zips are No. 181 in KenPom’s defensive efficiency metric while running the No. 16 tempo. That’s generally not the type of opponent that gives Tommy Lloyd issues.
Arizona forward Tobe Awaka is well aware of the mystique about playing in Kansas' home gym. "Even from like from when I was in middle school, high school, you know, I've heard it was one of the best college basketball environments," Awaka said.
Arizona Wildcats junior forward Tobe Awaka was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week on Monday. Awaka started in both wins against BYU and then-ranked No. 13 Texas Tech.
On Monday, two players from the Big 12 Conference took home weekly awards thanks to their impressive play in the past two games. Kansas State’s David N’Guessan took home Big 12 Player of the Week, while Arizona’s Tobe Awaka earned Big 12 Newcomer honors.
Is Texas Tech the best team in the Big 12? The Red Raiders have already defeated Houston in Fertitta Center and Arizona in Lubbock. But can they beat the Wildcats in McKale?
Tobe Awaka scored 18 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and blocked two shots to lead the host Arizona Wildcats to a comfortable 102-44 victory over Old Dominion on Saturday afternoon in Tucson, Ariz.