Inside Arizona’s Final Four Push: The Crucial Moves Each Player Must Make to Secure a Spot in the Championship Game
Tobe Awaka
Avoid foul trouble
Awaka is the best offensive rebounder in the country, grabbing 20.1 percent of Arizona misses when he’s on the court, and he’s 19th nationally in defensive rebounding percentage. That, and just enough scoring (usually on putbacks) earned him Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year.
But Awaka is also the most foul-prone member of Arizona’s rotation. He only played 11 minutes against Purdue because of fouls, resulting in just two rebounds with none on the offensive end for the first time this season. Avoiding the fouls that come away from the basket will be most important for keeping Awaka available to replenish Arizona’s frontcourt depth.
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