Arizona Forward Tobe Awaka Joins Big 12 Today!

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Arizona Forward Tobe Awaka Joins Big 12 Today!

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Published on Jan 19, 2026, 11:03:19 AM
Total time: 00:10:18

Episode Description

Arizona forward Tobe Awaka joined Big 12 Today to discuss the Wildcats' undefeated season. He reflected on his standout performance against Arizona State, where he scored 25 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Off the court, Tobe shares that he is studying business administration and had an internship opportunity on Wall Street.

Regarding his playing style, Tobe emphasizes that he doesn't focus heavily on stats; instead, he aims to play as freely as possible. When rebounding, he studies how opponents shoot and predicts where the ball will go to position himself effectively. Tobe praises head coach Tommy Lloyd for assembling a team that emphasizes toughness and strong interior play.

Additionally, Tobe has been working on his three-point shooting, currently shooting 67% from beyond the arc (4/6), including making his last three three-pointers.

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