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Boys Basketball - New York

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BOYS BASKETBALL

Tobe Awaka

Forward
CARDINAL HAYES HS
BRONX, NEW YORK
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-8
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Peak Performance

19.2

Points per Game (average)

13.9

Rebounds per Game (average)

3

Blocks per Game (average)

2

Assists per Game (average)
“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 head coach at St. Francis Prep
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-8, 235-pound senior forward had led the Cardinals to a 24-3 record and a berth in the Catholic High School Athletic Association championship game at the time of his selection. Awaka averaged 19.2 points, 13.9 rebounds, 3.0 blocks and 2.0 assists through 27 games. The CHSAA Most Valuable Player, he was also MVP of the New Jersey vs. New York Catholic Showcase.

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Academic Achievement

Awaka has maintained an A average in the classroom. He remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.

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Exemplary Character

Awaka has assisted the homeless and has volunteered locally on behalf of food-donation drives and youth basketball camps.