Sun Belt Basketball: In-depth look at UT-Arlington star David Azore

Why you should know David Azore

Prior to his time at UT-Arlington, Azore made a big splash during High School. Azore was the all-time leading scorer at Clear Brook as he finished with 2,006 points, while also winning District MVP his senior year. He led the district in scoring and rebounding three times, which is an extremely difficult feat in Houston area 6A Basketball.

Azore made a big jump from his freshman to sophomore season, averaging 14.1 PPG, 4.8 APG, and 3.7 RPG. His production boost was good enough to earn him 2nd-Team All-Sun Belt, to go along with finishing 5th in the conference in assists.

Azore was also a much more efficient shooter in his second year, raising his field goal percentage, from 32 to 43%. He also shot the ball from beyond the arc at a more consistent rate and it paid off. After a lackluster 19% his freshman year, he raised it to a respectable 33% last season.

The incoming Junior has always been reliable from the free throw line, shooting 78% through his first two seasons. His ability to be a shot creator on a more consistent basis makes him more of a threat to opposing coaches.

Azore was at his best during the middle portion of the season, where he averaged 21.4 PPG, including a 33-point, 12-rebound effort on the road against Georgia State. He had shot 11/14 from the field that night as well as, an efficient 9/10 from the free throw line.

His ability to make plays near the basketball, while also showing an improvement in his three-point game will make him essential to this team.

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As showcased during this highlight, a very difficult shot. Azore would hesitate, drive, use a spin move, and an off-balance shot that would go in.