Tobe Awaka scores 14 points versus Slovenia

Tennessee’s Tobe Awaka scores 14 points versus Slovenia.

Team USA defeated Slovenia, 77-72, Sunday in the FIBA U19 World Cup.

The contest took place in Hungary.

Tennessee’s Tobe Awaka recorded 14 points, 11 rebounds and one steal versus Slovenia. He converted 7-of-11 field goal attempts in 28 minutes of playing time.

Team USA will next play Lebanon on Tuesday.

Team USA, host Hungary, South Korea, Egypt, Canada, Argentina, Madagascar, Brazil, China, Slovenia, Turkey, Japan, Lebanon, Serbia and Spain are competing in the 2023 FIBA U19 World Cup.

Awaka appeared in 34 games as a freshman for the Vols during the 2022-23 season. He averaged 3.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game last season.

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