Tennessee Vols transfer forward Tobe Awaka lands with new program

Tennessee Vols transfer forward Tobe Awaka reportedly has a new home.

According to On3's Joe Tipton, Awaka has committed to the Arizona Wildcats.

Awaka entered the NCAA transfer portal shortly after the season ended.

Awaka is a former three-star recruit from New York. He signed with the Vols during the 2022 recruiting cycle.

The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 5.1 points per game and 4.6 rebounds per game while playing 13.1 minutes per game this past season for the Volunteers.

There were some rumblings that Awaka might return to Tennessee after entering the portal. But while the door for a return to Knoxville was open, it appears that both sides decided to ultimately move on.

Earlier on Monday, the Vols received a commitment from Charlotte transfer forward Igor Milicic.

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