James Akinjo

Southern California guard Drew Peterson (13) is congratulated by Joshua Morgan (24) after a timeout during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against California in Berkeley, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Baylor remains unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25; USC hits No. 5

By Aaron Beard Jan. 10, 2022 12:01 PM EST

Fans gather on the court after Rutgers defeated Purdue 70-68 during an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Baylor becomes fourth No. 1 in last 4 weeks in AP Top 25

By Dave Skretta Dec. 13, 2021 11:59 AM EST

Baylor forward Flo Thamba (0) is fouled by Arkansas-Pine Bluff forward AJ Stredic (15) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Emil Lippe)

Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions at Baylor Bears 12/4/2021

Dec. 04, 2021 06:24 PM EST

Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore, back, guard Johnny Davis, middle, and forward Tyler Wahl celebrate after defeating St. Mary's 61-55 during an NCAA college basketball game at the Maui Invitational in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

NCAA champ Baylor among teams thriving with retooled rosters

By Aaron Beard Nov. 28, 2021 03:20 PM EST

Central Arkansas guard Camren Hunter (23) drives to the basket for a shot as Baylor's Kendall Brown (2), James Akinjo (11) and Matthew Mayer (24) defend in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Central Arkansas Bears at Baylor Bears 11/17/2021

Nov. 17, 2021 08:56 PM EST

In this Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, photo, Texas head coach Chris Beard, center, directs a practice at the team's facility, in Austin, Texas. Beard starts his season with the Longhorns with a roster loaded with transfers who collectively bring more than 750 games and nearly 8,000 points and 3,000 rebounds in their new program. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Tipoff: In era of rampant transfers, Texas stands out

By Steve Megargee Oct. 26, 2021 03:16 AM EDT

FILE - Arizona guard James Akinjo (13) plays during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State in Tucson, Ariz., Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. Baylor coach Scott Drew has talked to his team about the unique opportunity as the defending national champion, even with a roster that has changed drastically since the Bears cut down the nets last April. Graduate transfer guard James Akinjo was Arizona's leading scorer last season, and freshman guard Kendall Brown, a five-star recruit, could make an immediate impact. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Very different No. 8 Baylor sees chance to repeat as champs

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 22, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

National champ Baylor adds 2nd transfer guard in Bonner

May. 04, 2021 08:39 PM EDT
WACO, Texas (AP) — National champion Baylor is adding another transfer guard. Coach Scott Drew said Tuesday night that Dale Bonner has...

National champ Baylor signs transfer G Akinjo from Arizona

Apr. 28, 2021 08:24 PM EDT
WACO, Texas (AP) — National champion Baylor is adding transfer guard James Akinjo, the leading scorer for Arizona last season. Coach Scott...

FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 file photo, Gonzaga head coach Mark Few, right, calls a timeout as assistant coach Tommy Lloyd looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against San Diego in Spokane, Wash. Arizona has hired longtime Gonzaga assistant Tommy Lloyd as its next men’s basketball coach, Wednesday, April 14, 2021. The school says Lloyd will receive a five-year contract, pending approval by the Arizona Board of Regents. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)

Arizona taps Gonzaga's Lloyd to lead men's basketball team

By John Marshall Apr. 14, 2021 08:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2020, file photo, Oregon's Chris Duarte scores against California in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Berkeley, Calif. Duarte is The AP Pac-12 player of the year and a member of the All-Pac 12 first team, announced Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

Duarte voted Pac-12 player of year, Mobley is the newcomer

By John Marshall Mar. 09, 2021 12:30 PM EST

Arizona guard James Akinjo (13) gets manhandled splitting the lane between Washington guard Marcus Tsohonis (0), left, and guard Quade Green (55) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star via AP)

Arizona's Akinjo forged toughness through early difficulties

By John Marshall Mar. 05, 2021 04:44 PM EST

Washington State forward Aljaz Kunc (4) just misses coming down with a rebound, next to Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star via AP)

Akinjo, Arizona pull away from Washington State 69-53

Feb. 26, 2021 01:20 AM EST

Arizona head coach Sean Miller calls out a play against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

UCLA completes desert sweep with 81-76 win over Arizona

Jan. 09, 2021 11:21 PM EST

Washington State guard Isaac Bonton (10) hits a 3-point shot over Arizona center Christian Koloko , left, in the first half of an NCAA College Basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Dean Hare)

Mathurin, Brown Jr. help Arizona beat Washington St. in 2OT

Jan. 03, 2021 01:47 AM EST

Akinjo scores 22, Arizona beats Colorado 88-74

Dec. 28, 2020 11:40 PM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — James Akinjo dribbled the ball across half court, took a few steps and hit a running 3-pointer at the halftime buzzer. ...

Akinjo has 18, Arizona turns back Montana 70-64

Dec. 22, 2020 09:35 PM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — James Akinjo scored 18 points, Jordan Brown added 15, and Arizona pulled out a 70-64 win win over Montana on Tuesday night. ...

Arizona rolls over Cal State Bakersfield 85-60

Dec. 09, 2020 09:21 PM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Stellar recruiting classes have given Arizona an array of star players through Sean Miller's 12 seasons in the desert. The Wildcats lost...