As we said last week — expect the unexpected. Tobe Awaka has entered the transfer portal. The rising junior will explore his options over the next couple of weeks, despite having a clear path to big minutes next year for Tennessee.
This is nothing short of a stunner. Awaka was set to assume a massive role on next year’s team, with hybrid-4 guard Josiah-Jordan James and wing Dalton Knecht out of the picture. Awaka and Jonas Aidoo were the likely starters in the paint for the Vols, which will be rebuilt without the elite scoring of Knecht.
Awaka is originally from New York, where he played on the AAU circuit with current Tennessee point guard Zakai Zeigler.