Florida basketball gets big commitment over Arizona with four-star Kamsi Awaka

The notable win here for Florida is that the Gators were able to keep Awaka away from Arizona, because there's a significant tie to the Wildcats for him.

His older brother is Tobe Awaka, who was the 2025-26 Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year and had two strong years at Arizona before heading to the NBA as an undrafted prospect.

The Gators made the younger Awaka feel wanted, though, and that played a huge role in this recruiting win.

Florida Gators made Kamsi Awaka a top priority on the recruiting trail

“I decided to commit to Florida because I was their top priority," he told Rivals. "My relationship is great with them and they believe I can develop to reach my full potential.”

This summer, Awaka averaged 13.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.1 blocks per game on the adidas 3SSB circuit. 

He'll bring a lot to the table for the Gators.

“Kamsi Awaka is trending in the exact direction that college basketball is heading," wrote Rivals recruiting analyst Jamie Shaw. "A big and physical post presence who patrols the paint, cleans the boards, and finishes at the front of the rim. Awaka does all of these things, and he does them at an efficient and high level.”