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The Bulls have formally finalized their two-way deal with former Arizona big man Tobe Awaka, according to the NBA’s transaction log. After Akawa went undrafted last week, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that he’d be signing a two-way contract with Chicago.

College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / June 25

Bulls To Sign Tobe Awaka, Jaylin Sellers To Two-Way Deals

After going undrafted in 2026, Arizona forward Tobe Awaka will sign a two-way deal with the Bulls, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (via Twitter). The Bulls are also signing guard Jaylin Sellers out of Providence to a two-way deal, per Dushawn London of 247Sports (Twitter link).

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Tommy Lloyd Applauds Arizona Seniors After Final Four Defeat

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College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 3

Biggest matchup Arizona must exploit to take down Michigan in 2026 Final Four

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College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 21

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 12

Strong start propels Arizona to easy UCF defeat in Big 12 tourney opener

Brayden Burries scored 21 points and top-seeded Arizona never trailed while cruising to an 81-59 victory over eighth-seeded UCF on Thursday afternoon in Kansas City to reach the semifinals of the Big 12 tournament.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 7

Big 12 Schedule Has No. 2 Arizona Prepared for March

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Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 5

Arizona Seniors Reflect on Historic Season

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Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 4

How Arizona’s Physicality Gives Them An Advantage

The Arizona Wildcats handled another top-tier Big 12 opponent, knocking off the Iowa State Cyclones 73-57 in dominant fashion. The Wildcats cruised to their 28th win of the season and clinched the Big 12 regular-season crown with the victory.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / February 11

Tobe Awaka details Arizona basketball’s long-term mindset after Kansas loss

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Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / February 1

How Tobe Awaka Owns One of Arizona's Most Valuable Traits

As No. 1 Arizona races off to a 22-0 start following Saturday's win over Arizona State, and Tommy Lloyd and his coaching staff do their best to keep things reined in and focus on each game as it comes, one player has consistently displayed what it looks like to play with Arizona's standards.

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.

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.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / March 21, 2025

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, 2025

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 / Heartland College Sports / February 10, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2024

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.