JAMES AKINJO NEWS

Mathurin, Brown Jr. help Arizona beat Washington St. in 2OT

Freshman Bennedict Mathurin had his first career double-double, Terrell Brown Jr. hit a 3-pointer with 13 seconds left and Arizona beat Washington State 86-82 in double overtime

JANUARY 3, 2021

Washington looks to end streak vs Arizona

Arizona looks to extend Washington's conference losing streak to five games

DECEMBER 30, 2020

James Akinjo leads Arizona Wildcats to another McKale win over Colorado, 88-74 The normally tough defenses of Arizona and Colorado allowed an offensive showcase.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Akinjo scores 22, Arizona beats Colorado 88-74 James Akinjo dribbled the ball across half court, took a few steps and hit a running 3-pointer at the halftime buzzer.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Akinjo scores 22, Arizona beats Colorado 88-74 TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — James Akinjo had 22 points and eight assists, lifting Arizona to an 88-74 win over Colorado on Monday night.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

Akinjo scores 22, Arizona beats Colorado 88-74 James Akinjo had 22 points and eight assists, lifting Arizona to an 88-74 win over Colorado on Monday night.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Akinjo scores 22, Arizona beats Colorado 88-74 TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — James Akinjo had 22 points and eight assists, lifting Arizona to an 88-74 win over Colorado on Monday night.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Akinjo scores 22, Arizona beats Colorado 88-74 James Akinjo had 22 points and eight assists, lifting Arizona to an 88-74 win over Colorado

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Akinjo scores 22, Arizona beats Colorado 88-74 TUCSON, Ariz. - James Akinjo had 22 points and eight assists, lifting Arizona to an 88-74 win over Colorado on Monday night.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • THESTAR.COM

Akinjo scores 22, Arizona beats Colorado 88-74

James Akinjo had 22 points and eight assists, lifting Arizona to an 88-74 win over Colorado

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Scores 18 against Montana Akinjo posted 18 points (5-16 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), zero rebounds and five assists in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 70-64 victory over Montana.

Impact It wasn't the best shooting night for Akinjo as he only connected on 31 percent of his attempts, but he made all of his free throws and had a team-high five assists. He continues to lead the way with 37 minutes per game over his last three games despite only connecting on 34 percent of his field goal attempts this season.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

James Akinjo leads Arizona Wildcats past Montana Grizzlies 70-64 at McKale Center Arizona was 1 of 8 from 3 point range and made only half its 16 free throws before halftime.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Akinjo has 18, Arizona turns back Montana 70-64 TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — James Akinjo scored 18 points, Jordan Brown added 15, and Arizona pulled out a 70-64 win win over Montana on Tuesday ni...

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Akinjo has 18, Arizona turns back Montana 70-64 TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — James Akinjo scored 18 points, Jordan Brown added 15, and Arizona pulled out a 70-64 win win over Montana on Tuesday ni...

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

Akinjo has 18, Arizona turns back Montana 70-64

James Akinjo scored 18 points, Jordan Brown added 15, and Arizona pulled out a 70-64 win win over Montana

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Monday's game canceled Akinjo and the Wildcats won't play their scheduled game against San Diego on Monday after it had to be canceled due to COVId-19 issues within San Diego's program, Jon Rothstein of...

Impact With Monday's game off the schedule, Akinjo and the Wildcats will prepare for their contest against Montana on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On Jemarl Baker's touch, James Akinjo's off night and all those Arizona Wildcat offensive fouls Dec. 20—SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Even before James Akinjo was called for a charge with seven seconds left and the Wildcats trailing by one, putt...

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

On Jemarl Baker's touch, James Akinjo's off night and all those Arizona Wildcat offensive fouls Sean Miller discussed the "offensive foul game" once again, with more detail this time.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Matchup with Cal Baptist called off Akinjo and the Wildcats will no longer take the court Wednesday against California Baptist due to a positive COVID-19 case in the CBU program.

Impact Arizona already had to reschedule a Pac-12 game against Colorado earlier in the season, in addition to contests against UTEP and Northern Arizona. In the games that have been played, Akinjo has been a steady producer with 13.8 points and 3.8 assists.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

James Akinjo ties Arizona free throw record in Wildcats' 69-61 win over UTEP at McKale Akinjo went 14 for 14 from the line in a game when UA did not make a 3-pointer.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Akinjo, Arizona hold off UTEP for 69-61 win TUSCON, Ariz. (AP) — James Akinjo scored 18 points and cold-shooting Arizona held on for a 69-61 win over UTEP on Saturday.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

Akinjo, Arizona hold off UTEP for 69-61 win James Akinjo scored 18 points and cold-shooting Arizona held on for a 69-61 win over UTEP on Saturday.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Arizona rolls over Cal State Bakersfield 85-60

Terrell Brown Jr. had 16 points, Jemarl Baker Jr. added 15 and Arizona dominated Cal State Bakersfield 85-60

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Arizona holds off Eastern Washington 70-67

James Akinjo scored 15 points, Dalen Terry had a steal and the clinching free throws with five seconds left and Arizona edged Eastern Washington 70-67

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Another game moved Wednesday's game between Arizona and Colorado has been postponed, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Colorado did not have enough active players due to some recent positive COVID-19 tests. This will be the second straight game the Wildcats have had moved after COVID-19 issues with their opponents. There is not date for this game to be rescheduled yet. Akinjo and his teammates will hope to take the court on Saturday against Northern Colorado.

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE