Tobe Awaka
Updated on 6/21/26. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 250
College: Arizona
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 1/30/2004
2026 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 62
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Strong finisher around the basket
Adequate low post scorer
Sets good screens for his teammates on offense
Great rebounder
Adequate defender
Above average athlete
Solid motor
Cons:
Needs to improve his face-up game
Must extend his shooting range
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Can struggle to guard quicker players
Not an elite athlete
Classic tweener, may be in between forward positions
Summary:
Tobe Awaka is a strong, mobile combo forward that played very well in the 2023 U19 Basketball World Cup. He’ll need to expand upon his skill set offensively and show that he can guard quicker players, but he is a very efficient role player that could project to be a go-to scorer in college basketball in the future, and could be an NBA prospect to watch down the road.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Games Scouted:
7/1/23 USA vs. France
2/17/25 Arizona vs. Baylor
12/13/25 Arizona vs. Alabama
1/26/26 Arizona vs. BYU
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