If Azuolas Tubelis’ debut at the FIBA U19 World Cup is an indication of what’s to come, Arizona Wildcats fans are in for a treat this season.
Lithuania lost to Canada 80-71 but the rising sophomore had 32 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocks in 32 minutes, while shooting 14 for 18 from the field. The 6-foot-11 forward scored from all three levels, including a pair of 3-pointers:
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UA sophomore Bennedict Mathurin started for Canada on the wing but struggled a bit with 4 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists on 1-of-8 shooting.