Two former Tennessee basketball players advanced to the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Tournament with their new teams.
Tobe Awaka and Arizona defeated Oregon, 87-83, in the second round at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Awaka started for the Wildcats and totaled 12 points, 14 rebounds, one steal and one block. He played for the Vols from 2022-24.
In two seasons with the Vols, Awaka appeared in 69 games. As a sophomore in 35 contests, he averaged 5.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 0.6 blocks per game.
In his first year at Tennessee, Awaka averaged 3.