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Amongst all of the star power on the Arizona Wildcats, backup big man Tobe Awaka has stood out as one of the best reserves in the country. While Arizona’s

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 16

No. 1 Arizona wary of upset-minded UCF in road clash

The past week's trend featured undefeated teams on the receiving end of a first setback, and top-ranked Arizona will try to remain unaffected and stay perfect on Saturday afternoon against UCF in Orlando, Fla.

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The 'No. 2 NBA Draft picks since 1985' quiz

Starting in 1985, the NBA implemented a lottery system in order to determine which team receives the No. 1 overall pick in that year's draft. But, this time we don't want you to name the top pick, but instead the pick that came after No. 1. How many of the second overall picks from this time cane you name in six minutes?

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College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / January 15

Top Takeaways From Wednesday’s Busy Night of Big 12 Basketball

It was a late night in Big 12 basketball on Wednesday, with TCU and BYU closing the book on the evening well after midnight on the east coast. For those college basketball tastemakers on the east coast that stayed up late, they got a good one.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 15

Koa Peat's 20-10 helps No. 1 Arizona hold off Arizona State

Koa Peat achieved his first game with at least 20 points and 10 rebounds and Tobe Awaka scored a career-high 25 points to help No. 1 Arizona hold off Arizona State 89-82 Wednesday night at Tucson, Ariz.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / January 5

Awaka Shows Off New Wrinkle in Arizona’s Win Over Utah

Arizona added to its already impressive resume with a blowout 97-78 victory over the Utah Utes to open up Big 12 play. The top-ranked Wildcats saw contributions

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / January 4

Why Tobe Awaka’s shooting development is so impressive to Tommy Lloyd

The Arizona Wildcats continued their strong start to the season following their 97-78 win against Utah on Saturday. The win also gave the No. 1 team in the country a 1-0 record to begin Big 12 Conference play.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 22

Top-ranked Arizona spreads the wealth in blowout of Bethune-Cookman

Brayden Burries had 20 points to lead a balanced scoring effort for No. 1 Arizona, which dominated Bethune-Cookman 107-71 on Monday night at Tucson, Ariz.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / December 22

Arizona Players Looking to Stand Out Against Bethune-Cookman

Koa Peat is arguably Arizona’s most consistent scoring threat this season and the focal point of the Wildcats’ offense. Averaging around 14 points per game, Peat combines scoring efficiency with rebounding and playmaking prowess, making him especially dangerous in matchups against undersized or less disciplined defenses.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / December 22

Arizona Enters Undefeated and at Full Strength

The Arizona Wildcats come into this game riding a perfect 11-0 record, the best start in the program this season and one of the elite starts in the country.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 21

Tobe Awaka gets Domantas Sabonis comparison from Tommy Lloyd

The Arizona Wildcats continued their strong start to start the 2025-26 season, improving to 11-0 following their 68-45 win against San Diego State on Saturday.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / December 21

Three Wildcats Stars of the Game Against SDSU

Tobe Awaka was arguably Arizona’s most impactful player in the matchup, anchoring the Wildcats’ interior presence with a game-leading 15 rebounds while also contributing 9 points in 22 minutes of action. Awaka’s work on the glass was crucial in a game where Arizona struggled to find consistent offensive rhythm.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 16

Six double-digit scorers help No. 1 Arizona blow out Abilene Christian

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.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / December 10

The Terrific Work of Tobe Awaka This Season: A Breakdown

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.

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Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / December 6

Three Arizona Players Who Must Step Up vs. Auburn

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.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / March 21

Rebounding a Big Advantage for Arizona vs. Smaller Zips: Henri Veesaar and Tobe Awaka could play key roles

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 Wildcats News / Arizona Sports / February 11

Arizona Wildcats’ Tobe Awaka named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week

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.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / February 10

Big 12 Basketball Weekly Award Winners Set to Face Off on Tuesday

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.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / February 7

Arizona, Texas Tech Set to Answer Big 12 Hoops Question

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?