Tshiebwe transferred from West Virginia to Kentucky during his sophomore season and has thrived ever since. If you're receiving this message in error, please call us at 886-495-5172. Career Stats. Expect Collins to enter the transfer portal at some point, most likely heading closer to his mother and siblings back home in Texas. Make a Correction. Watch. The Early Season 3-Level Scoring of Terrence Shannon Jr. I try to help win the game., On what the matchups were like against his teammates in practice when he got to UK , I had to go hard because they needed somebody physical to push them, go against strong with them because they were struggling against some people, some bigs in our league. Ocae yi gw a iei g m Gmng, i oe oxac yxo ii a o 117 649 i aca paa. Whats next for him is tough. Oscar attended Mountain Mission School in Grundy, Virginia, before attending Kennedy Catholic in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. [30] Tshiebwe's advisers are currently trying to change his visa status to "extraordinary ability", which would enable him to fully monetize his celebrity. In these cases, the average was taken. So, Im so happy to be here.. Thats why, unlike Toppin and Wallace, who are making more definitive decisions, we could see Tshiebwe announce his intentions to merely test the waters. Dmnd n gw tr Gld, ocai yc i ioo ipoo cyi lurnt Gmng. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Eligibility restrictions apply. [21], On January 10, 2021, Tshiebwe transferred to Kentucky, after considering Miami, NC State and Illinois. DeAndre Square to Rams as UDFA; Jacquez Jones gets camp invite with Falcons. Thiero will be a fascinating piece for the Cats. NBA teams want their centers to space the floor, to soar above the rim for blocks, to be able to beat a double team with their passing when their ball handler gets trapped coming out of the pick-and-roll. March 2021 tourney highlights . The former McDonalds All-American was in preseason mock drafts, but after a slow-cooked freshman season at Kentucky is far from a lock to be picked at all. For a free account and access to Cerebro Sports, the largest Basketball Player Database in the world, sign up here. 2021-22: 34 G, 17.4 PPG, 15.2 RPG, 1.1 APG- Sporting News College Player of the Year- Consensus first-team All-American- SEC Player of the Year- First-team A. At the moment, Tshiebwe is No. So, be ready for next year. He also slides his feet relatively well and can handle switches on to wings on the perimeter. A big, strong and burly post player, Tshiebwe is arguably the hardest playing prospect in the 2019 class. Wheeler and the Wildcats both needed a fresh start. I know what was missing in this team. Tshiebwe grew up in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. As a result, he was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week. Wherever he lands, Tshiebwe will provide a strong post player for his next team. He is available on Twitter and Instagram. His zodiac sign is Libra, and he is Christian by religion. He was overcome by emotion at his locker after the season-ending loss and talked like a tired, beaten-down, almost 24-year-old who might be on the verge of calling it a career. Ive got to get better. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Freshman center Ugonna Onyenso, who graduated high school early and spent an apprentice year learning behind Tshiebwe and playing sparingly, is mulling whether to enter the transfer portal. He averaged 16.9 points and 14.4 rebounds in 66 games at Kentucky, was the unanimous national player of the year last season and became a two-time All-American this season. So, that was great for me to see those things. In 10 games, Oscar averaged 8.5 points and 7.8 rebounds in his sophomore season. 11 Kelel Ware (7-foot center, Oregon); No. For me, being in this place is a blessing. Tshiebwe, 22, was named the National Player of the Year this season after averaging 17.4 points and 15.1 rebounds per game. NCSA College Recruiting (NCSA) is the nations leading collegiate recruiting source for more than 500,000 student-athletes and 42,000 college coaches. Without much NBA interest for Reeves, were told theres a decent chance that will happen. In his second game, Oscar Tshiebwe scored double-double 20 points and 17 rebounds at Pittsburgh. He also has improved footwork and understands angles on the court. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). That is the most rebounds by a Kentucky player since 1976 and the most ever by someone at Rupp Arena breaking a record held by none other than Shaq. His could be the most important offseason decision of all. Requests for information in another format can be made by email to the webmaster. Tshiebwes career is an even bigger, How did they not win more with that guy? Just one SEC tournament win (last season) and one NCAA Tournament win (this season) in two years with the greatest college rebounder in almost half a century. [3] Tshiebwe did not start playing basketball until May 2014. Find out what coaches are viewing your The young athlete is focusing on building a stable and successful career. I chose West Virginia over Kentucky and went to West Virginia, but Kentucky was my school, my favorite school, my dream school since my freshman year in high school. In addition, Oscar was the MVP and won the Cancun Challenge championship game. After some time, he attended a basketball camp led by NBA player Bismack Biyombo. NFL Draft winners and losers: The Lions hit a home run on Day 2. Again on December 2, 2019, Oscar was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Week. After a relatively quiet two weeks since Kentuckys season ended with a second-round NCAA Tournament heartbreaker against Kansas State, the roster-churn machine has finally clattered into motion and news will be rolling out fairly steadily now. Ive got to be ready for this team next year., On practicing with Kentucky this semester and what did he gain with that experience , It was a great experience for me. The leagues rookie minimum will be around $980,0000 next season, and the executive predicted half that amount on a two-way deal is the most likely outcome to start out for Tshiebwe. He made seven figures in NIL deals this year at Kentucky and could do so again with another season. The Kennedy team claimed the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Class 1A title. 2021 Highlights . God gave me a gift and you need to work for it. Detroits whole picture comes into focus, and Will Levis FINALLY gets drafted. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. In 2022, Tshiebwe was the consensus national player of the year . Like for me, Ill say Im a true believer in God. The Suns got a major wake-up call in Game 1 against Denver. Share team highlights with fans & media. On December 22 against Western Kentucky, the match concluded with a victory and set a Rupp Arena record of 28 rebounds. Like Draft Digest on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to stay up to date on all the latest NBA Draft news. Assists Per Game. We needed somebody to help them. Tshiebwe will be a very productive college player, but at 68 theres some size limitations. Oscar Tshiebwe grabbed 28 boards tonight against the tallest player in college basketball @Oscartshiebwe34 ( : @KentuckyMBB) pic.twitter.com/W0SQG2ZHcR. Oscar Tshiebwe just had his first official meeting with UK media, and its clear hes going to become a fan-favorite very soon. [1], Tshiebwe moved to the United States in November 2015,[4] before his freshman year of high school, attending Mountain Mission School in Grundy, Virginia. As an offensive player, Tshiebwe has extremely strong hands, which helps when hes pressured in the paint. Fredrick played in 27 of 34 games, averaged 6.1 points and shot 32 percent from 3-point range after hitting 47 percent in two seasons at Iowa. " Kentucky was . He chose West Virginia over Kentucky and became one of the better centers in the Big 12 as a freshman, yet he never seemed like a perfect fit for Bob Huggins hyper-aggressive defensive schemes. Wish he could have a summer of getting after it leading into a season. Oscar Tshiebwe plays nothing like a modern center, and thats why hes so fun to watch. Your email address will not be published. Facebook He does consistent rim run, often beating the opposition for easy buckets. Gambling Problem? According to information you submitted, you are under the age of 13. Each year, NCSA educates over 4 . However, the young athlete has maintained an athletic physique. Also, his private life is yet confidential to the public. His career highlights included scoring 24 points against rival Louisville, dropping 21 in a shorthanded, upset win at Arkansas to end the regular season and an 18-and-6 game against Providence in the first round, where he shut down former teammate/Friars star Bryce Hopkins. Oscar Tshiebwe. He attended Mountain Mission School and soon transferred to Kennedy Catholic for his junior season. Get Discovered by college coaches. Odds and lines subject to change. Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. He is at once both a throwback and an original in the game: someone who plays like bigs from decades earlier while doing it as well or better than anyone ever has. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. In four years of college, two at Georgia and two with the Wildcats, Wheeler averaged 10.3 points and 6.1 assists, the highest career assist average by an SEC player since the stat has been recorded. (Andy Lyons / Getty Images), DJ Wagner had a MVP performance at the McDonalds All-American Game. Tshiebwe isn't an elite athlete, but is built like a tank. [23] On December 22, he scored 14 points and grabbed a Rupp Arena-record 28 rebounds in a 9560 win against Western Kentucky. Offensively, Tshiebwe is quite raw. There will be an opportunity for Tshiebwe to prove he can be an NBA player whether hes drafted in the first round or not. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Special assistant Bruiser Flint has also pursued head-coaching jobs already this offseason and could create another vacancy. Thats almost certainly more lucrative than going in the draft this year, where one NBA executive told The Athletic Tshiebwe has maybe a 30 percent chance of being picked in the second round but a high likelihood of getting a two-way deal. All but Dillingham who was ineligible because he is at Overtime Elite played in the McDonalds All-American Game this week, where all four future Cats shined. Then I make my decision. While undersized at 6-foot-9, Tshiebwe is extremely strong and understands how to use his weight as leverage. A big, strong and burly post player, Tshiebwe is arguably the hardest playing prospect in the 2019 class. I prayed because I wanted God to help me with the situation. You can also meet the team behind the coverage. Does he bet on himself and begin his pro career anyway or try to max out his earning potential in NIL deals at Kentucky first? He has shown some willingness to take midrange jumpers, but is primarily a paint scorer. John Calipari met individually with most of his players starting on Wednesday and, while not all of them are settled on what to do next, several are close to public announcements. Thats where he does most of his work, doing a ton of damage on putbacks. Reeves, the SECs co-Sixth Man of the Year, might be remembered for his shocking 1-of-15 shooting performance in the loss to K-State, but he had become the absolute go-to scorer for the Wildcats in the previous 19 games, averaging 17.2 points and shooting 42 percent from 3. Oscar Tshiewbe is a 6-9, 250-pound Power Forward from Grundy, VA. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Get Exposure with college programs. At this point, it seems unlikely that he will ever be a 3-point shooter whatsoever. Kentucky Transfer Oscar Tshiebwe Highlights from this season at West Virginia!FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM: @kentucky.hoopshttps://www.instagram.com/kentucky.hoops/No. He attended Mountain Mission School and soon transferred to Kennedy Catholic for his junior season. There are three guys youd expect in this group freshman Chris Livingston, and seniors Antonio Reeves and CJ Fredrick but also one you might not. I was not enjoying my time anymore. I did not really get the space. How Kentuckys Oscar Tshiebwe is becoming one of the best rebounders ever, Shaq ripped a giant lasagna fart on the air and had to air out the studio, NFL Draft results 2023: Pick-by-pick tracker for every selection. Like, I thought there were some people that kind of bullied us a little. Oscar Tshiebwe still remembers the stat line he dropped on James Wiseman during a game against the top prospect from the 2019 class his senior year of high school: 26 points, 19 rebounds. I feel like Im in the right place., Ive got to get better on my jump shot, post moves like always. Height: 6-foot-9. 6'6 Debaba Tshiebwe 2023 Forward 2019-20 Freshman Year Midseason Highlights at Beckley Prep IJN WVOriginally from the CongoYounger brother to Oscar Tshiebwe . I feel like I was not happy anymore and everything was not good. Due to federal privacy regulations, we are not able to create an athlete profile for students under 13 years old. Points Per Game. [8][9] He was a Class 6A All-State first team pick and was named Pennsylvania Gatorade Player of the Year. [32] When the team's plane landed in The Bahamas, Tshiebwe's first phone call was reportedly to his agent, asking "Where do you need me? He previously played for the West Virginia Mountaineers. NCSA athlete's Oscar set an average of 21.1 points per game, earning Class 1A All-State first-team honors. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Its time to take care of (business). [32], Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, "West Virginia 2019 Basketball Commitments", "2019 West Virginia Mountaineers Recruiting Class", Southeastern Conference Player of the Year, "Oscar Tshiebwe, Kennedy Catholic forward, is turning heads on the recruiting trail", "Bigger than basketball: How Bismack Biyombo is creating change in the Congo", "Kennedy Catholic junior Oscar Tshiebwe reaching elite status", "Kennedy Catholic basketball team is talented and controversial", "Meet the District 10 Boys Basketball All-Stars", "Becahi's Ryan Young, Moravian Academy's Jordan Holmqvist earn first-team honors", "KC's Tshiebwe named Gatorade Pa. Oscar Tshiebwe Player Profile, Kentucky - RealGM Oscar Tshiebwe C #34 Current Team: Kentucky Born: Nov 27, 1999 (23 years old) Birthplace/Hometown: Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo Nationality: Democratic Republic of the Congo Height: 6-9 (206cm) Weight: 260 (118kg) @oscar_tshiebwe @oscar_tshiebwe @Oscartshiebwe34 @Oscartshiebwe34 rebounds, grabbing more boards than the Hilltoppers all by himself. High School Information. Tshiebwe will be 24 in November and is ready to pursue professional basketball, but theres a decent chance he wont get drafted. [20], As a sophomore, he averaged 8.5 points and 7.8 rebounds through 10 games before leaving West Virginia for personal reasons. Hes tough, physical and doesnt take plays off. I wanted to be one-and-done and go straight (to the NBA) from high school. Heres what were hearing: Freshman Cason Wallace and senior Oscar Tshiebwe should be next to announce. He's now played four college seasons and has established himself as one of the most dominant rebounders in the history of college basketball. Beloved star forward Oscar Tshiebwe, who swept the major National Player of the Year awards, is returning to school. As for Livingston, were told hes in no rush to make a decision or an announcement. To watch Tsheibwe this season is to see a lot of plays like this: Oscar Tshiebwe really pulled the Shawn Kemp pose out pic.twitter.com/TehhoGqZDy. Later on, Oscar competed on the Adidas Gauntlet representing ITPS Wildcats Select averaging 21.6 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game. [28] After Tshiebwe began attending Kennedy Catholic High School, Jeff Kollar and his wife, who live near the school, became his legal guardians. Tshiebwe's biggest value is in his. Oscar Tshiebwe just keeps going. Tshiebwe announced Wednesday he'd be returning to Lexington rather than turning pro after testing the NBA draft waters earlier this month. His performances led Kennedy Catholic to a 243 record and the PIAA Class 6A championship in his senior season. Oscar Tshiebwe is an active social media user. But when you get on the court, its time for business. He sent me to the place I always prayed for to be. 30 Reed Sheppard. He's the first reigning National Player of the Year to return to . He is, of course, a beloved player whose jersey belongs in the rafters at Rupp Arena, but hes also a throwback player who limits what the team can do both offensively and defensively. Oscar Tshiebwe has an estimated net worth of $1 $5 million. Tshiebwes rebounding supremacy faced its biggest test of the season on Wednesday night against Western Kentucky. Oscar Tshiebwe (born 27 November 1999) is a Congolese college basketball player for the Kentucky Wildcats of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Its all about winning. Reports from the practices and scrimmages all week were good, then those guys all played well in the actual game (Wagner was MVP), which was more intense and competitive than weve seen in years. 31 . If Tshiebwe is a little short for a center, he certainly isnt lacking in size: he has a monstrous 74 wingspan, and a strong 255-pound frame. Its unfortunate that Wallaces one season in college was largely wasted because of the teams struggles and his own nagging back, knee and ankle injuries. [16], In his second college game, Tshiebwe had a double-double with 20 points and 17 rebounds at Pittsburgh. When asked about the decision-making process, Livingstons grandfather, Joe, texted: Still trying to sort things out.. [2] Entering his junior year, he transferred to Kennedy Catholic High School in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. Oscar Tshiebwe is a Congolese collegiate level basketball player who plays for the Kentucky Wildcats of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). On Wednesday, Tshiebwe opened up about his decision to leave West Virginia and transfer to UK, the school he always wanted to be at dating back to his first year of high school. Hell be 24 by the end of the 2023-24 NBA season, which would presumably be his rookie year. As for Dillingham and the persistent rumors that he might not actually enroll at Kentucky, we continue to hear from both his side and UKs that everyone expects him to play for the Wildcats. Remember when we mentioned that Kentucky struggled on the glass last season? Hes leading the country in rebounding by nearly two per game over the next closest player (Utah Valley center Fardaws Aimaq), and 3.5 boards per game over the next closest player in a major conference (Illinois Kofi Cockburn). Wohlabaugh began the 2022 season as Kentuckys left tackle before being benched. 2 in KenPoms national Player of the Year metric. For full biography about your favoriteBasketball Players, please check outSportscovering. NBA Scores: Jamal Murray fuels Nuggets Game 1 domination of Suns. Dickinson, it should be noted, took an unofficial visit to Kentucky when he was a high-school prospect. He has more offensive rebounds this year than four entire teams! Thats my job. Last years Wildcats struggled on the boards finishing No. If he ends the season averaging 15 rebounds per game, hell be the first mens college basketball player to do that since 1980. A big, strong and burly post player, Tshiebwe is arguably the hardest playing prospect in the 2019 class. He can sometimes give up too many lobs when guarding the pick-and-roll, but overall is a solid defender. From what I understand in this game of basketball, you have to give everything you have to win the game. Get Recruited. Were sorry, you have to be 13 years old Thats why I say you cannot listen to what people say. At Pennsylvanias Kennedy Catholic, he blossomed into a McDonalds All-American and borderline five-star recruit because of his hulking frame and non-stop motor. I told them they can teach me the game of basketball. I said no. The 6-foot-9, 260-pound forward averaged 10.6 points and 8.9 rebounds in his season-plus at West Virginia. Tshiebwe is also a good rim runner and screener, which are two qualities you want in a big. I see what I need to work on and to help this team. In 2022, Tshiebwe was the consensus national player of the year. If either Fredrick or Reeves dont return, the pursuit of shooters will also ratchet up. The long, super-athletic kid brother of Obi Toppin, Jacob was very much a project when he arrived as a transfer from Rhode Island in the spring of 2020. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). However, his reign in West Virginia ended after leaving, On January 10, 2021, Oscar officially transferred to Kentucky. The regular season concluded with Oscars name in the Second Team All-Big 12 and the All-Newcomer Team. He previously played for the West Virginia Mountaineers. Livermore High School . MP Stats for iPad. Tshiebwes biggest advantage feels like his energy. Hes also got a 7-foot-4 wingspan to combat the lack of height. His seven points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal in 24 minutes against the Razorbacks served as a sneak peek at what he might become. Oscar Tshiebwe broke the Rupp Arena record for REBS in a game with 28, surpassing Shaquille O'Neal's 21 back on 2/15/1990. "That's not how I wanted it to end," he said on Wednesday. But folks around Onyenso believe hed be a hot commodity on the transfer market, where he might find a more guaranteed opportunity for playing time, and are encouraging him to explore it. At the moment, it appears both Orlando Antigua and Chin Coleman will be back, although its not out of the realm of possibility that Coleman finds another gig elsewhere. [5], Tshiebwe has become a leading figure in name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals, despite being unable to take full advantage of his celebrity due to holding a student visa. Early life [ edit] His motor seems to be endless and his brute strength is tough for opposing players to deal with at this stage. He is available on Twitter and Instagram. In addition, Oscar was named Pennsylvania Gatorade Player of the Year. As Kentucky took home a 95-60 win, Tshiebwe put up one of the most remarkable stat lines of the season: 14 points and 28 (!!!) On why he did not consider going to the NBA when he decided to transfer from West Virginia , Like for this year, I had a conversation with Coach Cal about that. Theres players every year that are elite college stars that just dont have the necessary skills to dominate the NBAs style of play. Rebounding on the other hand often feels like something a coach is willing to sacrifice to get more of something else speed, shooting, transition defense, whatever. Here are two of our most popular articles to get you started: NCSA College Recruiting (NCSA) is the exclusive athletic recruiting network that educates, assists, and connects, families, coaches and companies so He has a younger brother named Debaba. "It's the best motivation." (Andy Lyons / Getty Images) What's next for him is tough. By submitting, you agree to receive personalized follow-up and marketing messages from NCSA by email, phone and automated text. Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. Tshiebwe is just the third unanimous college basketball player of the year since to return to school, following Virginia's Ralph Sampson in 1982 and North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough in 2008. Tshiebwe will be a very productive college player, but at 68 theres some size limitations. LEAGUE 2-5 7th East Bay. Tshiebwe should get drafted, but if he is going to stick in the league it will depend on his development. Ware seems to love being part of the program and embraces his role, and his former high school teammate, star guard DJ Wagner, will join him on the team next season. Ive got a lot to learn. The Wildcats are up to No. He used his first batch of NIL money to buy his mother a five-bedroom house, and has established a charitable foundation for the benefit of children in his homeland that is funded in large part by his NIL deals. Liverpool and Spurs are at the crossroads. In his debut match, he secured 17 points with 20 rebounds. The same is true of Fredrick, whose entire college career has been marred by injuries none flukier than last season. Most people think I was going to ruin my life. But its not entirely out of the question. Calipari already has one assistant to replace with the departure of KT Turner to be head coach at UT Arlington. However, he can sometimes get lost when taking on quicker players and is not great on the perimeter. Eligibility restrictions apply. . Getting him back should be among the top priorities for a Kentucky staff that needs some veteran anchors on a freshman-heavy team next season.
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