James Akinjo
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...

Eastern Washington head coach Shantay Legans talks to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona holds off Eastern Washington 70-67

Dec. 05, 2020 05:03 PM EST

Arizona guard Terrell Brown (31) shoots over Eastern Washington guard Tyler Robertson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Eastern Washington Eagles at Arizona Wildcats 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 02:50 PM EST

File-This March 7, 2020, file photo shows Virginia Tech's Landers Nolley II (2) and Notre Dame's Juwan Durham (11) during an NCAA college basketball game, in South Bend, Ind. Nolley, a 6-7 sophomore, received an NCAA waiver enabling him to play for Memphis this year. He averaged 15.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists as a freshman for Virginia Tech last season. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin, File)
Transfers provide at least some Ivy presence this season

By Steve Megargee Nov. 16, 2020 02:20 AM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 29, 2020, file photo, Arizona guard Jemarl Baker Jr. drives to the basket past UCLA guard Chris Smith during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles. Baker Jr., Ira Lee and Christian Koloko are the only returning players to Arizona who had significant playing time last season. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Arizona goes international to replace lost players

By John Marshall Nov. 09, 2020 12:51 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2020, file photo, Arizona State guard Remy Martin, right, drives past Arizona guard Josh Green (0) to score during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State is the Pac-12's highest-ranked team in the AP preseason poll at No. 18, gets Martin back and has arguably the best recruiting class in program history. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Loaded Pac-12 eyeing multiple bids to NCAA Tournament

By John Marshall Nov. 09, 2020 12:11 PM EST

FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, Arizona head coach Sean Miller gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington, in Tucson, Ariz. Miller has reeled in some of nation's best recruiting classes during his 11-year stint at Arizona. His latest group has a distinctly international slant to it.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Arizona's Sean Miller adds international flavor to roster

By John Marshall Jun. 03, 2020 02:49 PM EDT

Arizona lands Seattle grad transfer Terrell Brown

Apr. 06, 2020 03:50 PM EDT
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle University graduate transfer guard Terrell Brown has committed to Arizona, bolstering the Wildcats' backcourt for next season. ...

Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing speaks during an NCAA college basketball media availability, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in Washington. It was hard not to do a double-take when Georgetown basketball coach Patrick Ewing replied to a question Wednesday about whether his full roster will be available for the team's next game, against Syracuse, by saying, "As of now, yes." That'll be the Hoyas' first home contest since legal matters involving players came to light.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Depleted Georgetown beats old Big East rival Syracuse 89-79

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 14, 2019 03:21 PM EST

Alexander, Gardner leave Georgetown team, plan to transfer

Dec. 13, 2019 11:33 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgetown basketball players Galen Alexander and Myron Gardner have left the team and plan to transfer as they fight accusations of burglary...