POWER FORWARD DECISION: Malique Lewis or Jakub Szumert? Arizona Wildcats’ SPOTLIGHT Revealed

Arizona Wildcats basketball face a pivotal decision at power forward: Who will step up as the best fit next season? Malique Lewis emerges as the front-runner, boasting international experience in the Spanish Liga ACB, G League, and Australia’s NBL, with a blend of rim protection and athleticism that could make him a game-changer in Tommy Lloyd’s lineup. Jakub Szumert, the versatile Polish big, and French phenom Cameron Houdino also enter the conversation, but can their raw talent match Lewis’s maturity and readiness for Big 12 play? Leif breaks down each prospect’s strengths, statistical impact, and how they’ll complement standouts like Mo Krivas and Caleb Holt. Key topics include the program’s recruiting edge, the future potential of guards Aiden Diggs and Darius Wobbington, and the rising importance of winning both on the hardwood and in the transfer portal. Is Arizona poised to reload its frontcourt and maintain its “new blood” status among college basketball elites? Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN R Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.