The Arizona Wildcats made a splash at the turn of the decade, landing Georgetown transfer James Akinjo in the early morning on New Year’s Day.
The sophomore point guard and reigning Big East Freshman of the Year averaged 13.4 points, 5.1 assists, and 1.3 steals per game in 40 career games (39 starts) at Georgetown, while shooting 36 percent from the field, 36.1 percent from 3, and 81.2 percent from the free-throw line.
With Nico Mannion likely headed to the NBA Draft after the season, Akinjo has a strong chance to be Arizona’s starting point guard next season, though it remains to be see when he will be eligible.