It’s been a busy summer for Tennessee big man Tobe Awaka. The diamond-in-the-rough prospect came on strong to close last season for the Volunteers, and that strong performance continued for Team USA in the FIBA U19 World Cup.
In seven games played, Awaka averaged 11.6 points and 10.6 rebounds. He was second in rebounding of all players in the tournament, and first in offensive rebounds per game.
Awaka put up 15 points and 14 boards in just 20 minutes of play against China. He backed that up with back to back 14 point outings against France and Japan in the quarterfinals and semifinals.