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

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Podcast: [Locked On Wildcats - Daily Podcast On Arizona Wildcats Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-wildcats-daily-podcast-on-arizona-wildcats-football-basketball-3551307)
Published: 2026-06-05T23:24:24+00:00
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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?

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