Tobe Awaka - College Basketball News & Rumors

Massive double-double Awaka closed with 18 points (8-10 FG, 2-6 FT), 15 rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 21 minutes during Saturday's 102-44 victory over Old Dominion.

Impact Awaka exploded for a massive double-double Saturday, matching a career best with 18 points while setting a new career mark with 15 rebounds, including eight on the offensive end. The Tennessee transfer won the starting center job for the Wildcats during the offseason and after a slow start offensively in his first game showed Saturday why he should be a name to keep an eye on in fantasy circles moving forward.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tobe Awaka Announces Transfer Commitment Former Tennessee Volunteers forward Tobe Awaka has announced his transfer commitment to the Arizona Wildcats.

APRIL 30, 2024 • SI.COM

Everything Santiago Vescovi and Tobe Awaka said about Vols' NCAA Tournament draw No. 2-seed Tennessee basketball will face No. 15-seed Saint Peter's in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament on Thursday in Charlotte,...

MARCH 18, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

What Dalton Knecht, Tobe Awaka said about No. 5 Vols' win at Mizzou Dalton Knecht joined SEC Now while Tobe Awaka joined the Vol Network Postgame Show following No. 5 Tennessee basketball's win at Missouri on...

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

No. 5 Tennessee escapes Missouri with 5-point win Tobe Awaka had 18 points and 10 rebounds and Dalton Knecht scored 15 points in the second half to lead No.5 Tennessee past Missouri 72-67 Tu...

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Everything Vols forward Tobe Awaka said about scuffle at Kentucky, preparing for LSU Tennessee basketball sophomore forward Tobe Awaka spoke to the media on Tuesday to recap Tennessee's win at Kentucky and preview LSU. Awaka...

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Vols challenging Tobe Awaka 'to be that enforcer' he was against Kentucky Tobe Awaka sparked Tennessee basketball in its win at No. 10 Kentucky on Saturday night. He was the "enforcer" that the Vols have been chall...

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Not suiting up against UNC Awaka will not play in Wednesday's game against North Carolina due to an ankle injury.

Impact Awaka has bee deemed day-to-day and will be reevaluated once the team returns to Knoxville. Awaka was averaging 3.7 points and 2.8 rebounds per game this season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 13, scores six Awaka logged six points (3-3 FG), one rebound and one steal across his 13 minutes during Tennessee's 71-67 loss Tuesday against Purdue.

Impact Across the 2023-24 Volunteers' first five games, Awaka played more than 10 minutes thrice. He logged somewhere between five and nine points during each of the three matchups. While playing time may be a problem for Awaka, consistency has not been such.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to return Monday Awaka suffered an apparent right ankle injury and is doubtful to return against Syracuse on Monday, the ESPN broadcast reports.

Impact Awaka limped off the floor and was getting looked at by trainers after going down in the first half. Tennessee's backup center will likely not return in the opening game of the Maui Invitational. It's unclear how this affects Awaka's status for the final two days of the event.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What Jordan Gainey and Tobe Awaka said after Vols' win over Wofford Jordan Gainey and Tobe Awaka react to Tennessee basketball's win over Wofford.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

What Josiah-Jordan James and Tobe Awaka said after Vols' win over Wisconsin Vols guard Josiah-Jordan James and forward Tobe Awaka discuss Tennessee basketball's win at Wisconsin.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

What JP Estrella and Tobe Awaka said after Vols' exhibition win over Lenoir-Rhyne Vols forwards JP Estrella and Tobe Awaka discuss Tennessee basketball's exhibition win over Lenoir-Rhyne.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

PHOTOS: Vols hoops Wednesday practice, Part Two The Tennessee basketball team continued preseason work with a Wednesday afternoon practice at Food City Center. Come check out some of the a...

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

PHOTOS: Vols hoops Wednesday practice The Tennessee basketball team continued preseason work with a Wednesday afternoon practice at Food City Center. Come check out some of the a...

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tobe Awaka Starting Is a Recipe for Success Tennessee Volunteers forward Tobe Awaka shocked with his physical play style last season. Could this year be a breakout season for him?

AUGUST 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tobe Awaka notches double-double in Tennessee basketball vs. Lithuania Tobe Awaka had 13 points and 10 rebounds in Tennessee basketball's exhibition against Lithuania.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Tobe Awaka Caps Off Run With Team USA The United States fell to Turkey in the bronze medal game, though Tennessee Volunteers forward Tobe Awaka turned in another productive outin...

JULY 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tobe Awaka scores seven points in FIBA U19 World Cup finale Tennessee’s Tobe Awaka scores seven points in FIBA U19 World Cup finale.

JULY 3, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Tobe Awaka scores 14 points in loss to France Tennessee’s Tobe Awaka scores 14 points in loss to France.

JULY 2, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Another Day, Another Dub For Tobe Awaka And Team USA Under-19s Tennessee Volunteers forward Tobe Awaka registered another double-double in Team USA’s quarterfinal victory.

JULY 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tobe Awaka And Team USA Roll Yet Again Team USA advanced to the quarterfinals with a win on Wednesday, with Tennessee Volunteers forward Tobe Awaka at the forefront.

JUNE 29, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Tobe Awaka Becoming Leader On Team USA Tennessee Volunteers forward Tobe Awaka started for a second straight game as the United States Under-19s finish group play undefeated.

JUNE 28, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Tobe Awaka Becoming Leader On Team USA Tennessee Volunteers forward Tobe Awaka started for a second straight game as the United States Under-19s finish group play undefeated.

JUNE 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tobe Awaka Continues To Shine In Under-19s After a strong performance to start the Under-19 FIBA World Cup, Tennessee Volunteers forward Tobe Awake followed it up with an even better...

JUNE 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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