'22 NY PF Tobe Awaka (Tennessee commit)

[johnfnkelly]

More I watch of this kid the more I think he turns into an instant contributor wherever he goes

 

[AngryButchJones]

More I watch of this kid the more I think he turns into an instant contributor when he comes to Tennessee

fyp

 

[rdk4121]

Any updates on his visit?

 

[allvolrecruiting]

Any updates on his visit?

 

[Putbacks]

Great interview. I had to keep reminding myself that this is a HS senior—not a college senior. Hope we land this guy!

 

[walkenvol]

If he truly wants to commit in the next 2-3 weeks then we have to be in a great position!

 

[swchandler1988]

Boom

 

[swchandler1988]

Good way to wake up

 

[swchandler1988]

He’s 2022 right?

 

[cncchris33]

He’s 2022 right?

Seems his situation is much like ZZ's: a current member of the 2023 class, but with plans to reclassify to 2022 and enroll early.

 

[kamoshika]

“Tobe Awaka is a tremendous talent. No other team in the league has a weapon like him. He’s big, strong, physical and great around the basket. He’s effective from the perimeter too. Defensively, he rebounds everything and is a major presence as a rim protector.” - Jimmy Lynch, head coach at St. Francis Prep
Tobe Awaka 2021 - 2022 NEW YORK BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR

New Heights Lightning EYBL (NY) - 2022 The Circuit - Roster - #30 - Tobe Awaka - F

 

[patrick]

Barnes may have him reclassify which has not a successful proposition with Barnes and bigs.

 

[swchandler1988]

Barnes may have him reclassify which has not a successful proposition with Barnes and bigs.

Huntley Hatfield reclassified and did just fine. And he was actually part of that 2021 class to begin with

 

[LakesiteVol]

BOOM!!!!

 

[TheMookieMonster]

Wow. That was an early commitment. Didn’t expect that this morning lol. Nice pickup!

 

[patrick]

Huntley Hatfield reclassified and did just fine. And he was actually part of that 2021 class to begin with

How many other big men have reclassed and then transferred after one year? Several more than those who did "just fine".

 

[swchandler1988]

How many other big men have reclassed and then transferred after one year? Several more than those who did "just fine".

Lol what big men that Barnes had”s recruited are you talking about. Surely you aren’t trying to say that Tamba was a big loss

 

[MoCo_Vol]

Boom!

 

[swchandler1988]

Seems his situation is much like ZZ's: a current member of the 2023 class, but with plans to reclassify to 2022 and enroll early.

Would be nice for 247 and Rivals to evaluate him. Seems they’ve been quick about that in situations like this

 

[BigorangeBoy]

Is the plan for him to reclassify?

 

[Col_Cathcart]

Barnes may have him reclassify which has not a successful proposition with Barnes and bigs.

 

[cncchris33]

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Not that I agree with the blanket statement as a general rule of thumb, but it has happened with BHH, DJ Burns, and Handje Tamba.

 

[swchandler1988]

How many other big men have reclassed and then transferred after one year? Several more than those who did "just fine".

Forgot about DJ too. Well, you may have a small point

 

[Stoerner Fumbles]

Not that I agree with the blanket statement as a general rule of thumb, but it has happened with BHH, DJ Burns, and Handje Tamba.

There’s probably not a height to maturity correlation, but asking any 17 year old to jump to college after their junior year is a risk. Awaka is by every account a mature kid who is a great team player.

 

[JRVOL11]

so is he reclassing back?