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College Basketball News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 29
Arizona's Tobe Awaka Adding Another Element to His Game

Arizona's Tobe Awaka Adding Another Element to His Game

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.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 26
Wildcats' Tobe Awaka Speaks on Physical Big 12

Wildcats' Tobe Awaka Speaks on Physical Big 12

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.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 25
Five Takeaways: Arizona Men's Basketball Press Conference

Five Takeaways: Arizona Men's Basketball Press Conference

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.

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Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / July 13
What Tobe Awaka Brings to Arizona in 2025

What Tobe Awaka Brings to Arizona in 2025

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.

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

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.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 7
No. 24 Arizona bids to 'take care of business' vs. Kansas

No. 24 Arizona bids to 'take care of business' vs. Kansas

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.

College Basketball News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / February 20
Tennessee transfer making big impact for Arizona

Tennessee transfer making big impact for Arizona

The Arizona Wildcats (18-8, 12-3) are one of the best — and most physical — college basketball teams in the country, and Tobe Awaka is a big reason why.

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

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

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?

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 9
No. 10 Arizona steamrolls overmatched Old Dominion

No. 10 Arizona steamrolls overmatched Old Dominion

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.

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