MARCH 5, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Arizona’s Akinjo forged toughness through early difficulties TUCSON, Ariz. - James Akinjo was 4 when his mother died of leukemia. He was 13 when his brother died. He’s known of friends getting murdered...
Arizona's Akinjo forged toughness through early difficulties
James Akinjo has made a name for himself as one of college basketball’s toughest guards, first at Georgetown, now at ArizonaMARCH 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Impressive finish to regular season Akinjo posted 19 points (6-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and eight assists across 36 minutes in Monday's 80-69 loss to Oregon.
Impact Akinjo led the Wildcats in scoring for a fifth consecutive game, as he was efficient from long-range and also contributed a team-high eight assists. It was part of a hot stretch to close the regular season, with Akinjo averaging 21 points and 5.8 assists over the final five games. He really stepped up his game during conference play - shooting 44 percent from three.
MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Akinjo scores 26, Tubelis has game-winner for Arizona TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — James Akinjo scored a career-high 26 points with seven assists, his final one a kick-out to Azuolas Tubelis who convert...
FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Akinjo scores 26, Tubelis has game-winner for Arizona James Akinjo scored a career-high 26 points with seven assists, his final one a kick-out to Azuolas Tubelis who converted a baseline jumper...
FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Akinjo scores 26, Tubelis has game-winner for Arizona TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — James Akinjo scored a career-high 26 points with seven assists, his final one a kick-out to Azuolas Tubelis who convert...
FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • TUCSON.COM
Akinjo scores 26, Tubelis has game-winner for Arizona
James Akinjo scored a career-high 26 points with seven assists, his final one a kick-out to Azuolas Tubelis who converted a baseline jumper for a 75-74 victory over WashingtonFEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington seeks revenge on Arizona
Arizona goes for the season sweep over Washington after winning the previous matchup in SeattleFEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
By the numbers: How James Akinjo and the Wildcats beat Washington State by 16 points Thursday night Feb. 26—This time, overtime wasn't needed. The Arizona Wildcats used a dominant second-half performance to beat Washington State 69-53 in Mc...
FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Leads Arizona with 19 points Akinjo recorded 19 points (6-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds and four assists in 36 minutes during Thursday's 69-53 victory over Washington St.
Impact Akinjo led Arizona with 19 points and is now averaging 20 points over his last three games. He contributed well across the board in the dominating win, which included a team-high four steals. Akinjo has stepped up his play after an inconsistent stretch, using his ability to draw fouls and get to the line to improve his efficiency.
FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
By the numbers: How James Akinjo and the Wildcats beat Washington State by 16 points Thursday night The Arizona Wildcats used a dominant second-half performance to beat Washington State 69-53 in McKale Center Thursday night. The UA has now...
FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Akinjo, Arizona pull away from Washington State 69-53
James Akinjo scored 19 points and Arizona shut down Washington State, pulling away for a 69-53 victoryFEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington St. seeks revenge on Arizona
Washington State seeks revenge on Arizona after dropping the first matchup in PullmanFEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arizona beats No. 17 USC 81-72, ends Trojans' win streak
James Akinjo scored 20 points and Arizona was better on the boards, surprising No. 17 Southern California 81-72 and ending the Pac-12-leading Trojans’ seven-game winning streakFEBRUARY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mediocre performance in win Akinjo recorded 14 points (5-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and three assists in 36 minutes during Thursday's 70-61 victory over Oregon St.
Impact Akinjo tied a team-high with 14 points but didn't have his most efficient shooting night and also had a team-high five turnovers. He continues to be the focal point of the offense and is shooting well from long-range at 38 percent. His lack of consistency over the team's last five games have led to uneven results for the Wildcats.
FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
James Akinjo leads Arizona over Cal 71-50 TUCSON, Ariz. — James Akinjo had 13 of his 20 points in the second half Saturday, and...
JANUARY 31, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
Akinjo leads Arizona over Cal 71-50 TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — James Akinjo had 13 of his 20 points in the second half on Saturday, and Arizona cruised a 71-50 win over California.
JANUARY 31, 2021 • TUCSON.COM
Akinjo leads Arizona over Cal 71-50 TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — James Akinjo had 13 of his 20 points in the second half on...
JANUARY 31, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
Akinjo leads Arizona over Cal 71-50
James Akinjo had 13 of his 20 points in the second half and Arizona cruised a 71-50 win over CaliforniaJANUARY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bounces back with 25 points Akinjo tallied 25 points (8-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds and eight assists in 37 minutes during Saturday's 81-76 loss to UCLA.
Impact After being held scoreless for the first time in his career Thursday against USC, Akinjo bounced back, tying a career-high with 25 points. He was efficient in all facets, making four threes, dishing out a team-high eight assists while only committing one turnover. It's difficult to know what you're going to get out of Arizona's point guard on a given night, but he can really light things up when he's on.
JANUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
UCLA completes desert sweep with 81-76 win over Arizona
Tyger Campbell scored 22 points, Johnny Juzang added 16 and UCLA completed a sweep of the Pac-12′s desert schools with an 81-76 win over ArizonaJANUARY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Held scoreless against Trojans Akinjo posted zero points (0-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 0-0 FT), one rebound and six assists in 33 minutes during Thursday's 87-73 loss to USC.
Impact Akinjo had arguably the worst game of his career, being held scoreless for the first time on nine shot attempts. He was able to contribute in the passing game, however, contributing a team-high six assists. Akinjo continues to struggle with his shot, connecting on just 34 percent of his field goals this season.
JANUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
USC, Arizona meet in conference play
Arizona plays host to Southern California in a Pac-12 matchupJANUARY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mathurin, Brown Jr. help Arizona beat Washington St. in 2OT
Freshman Bennedict Mathurin had his first career double-double, Terrell Brown Jr. hit a 3-pointer with 13 seconds left and Arizona beat Washington State 86-82 in double overtimeJANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
