They always seem to be looking for him in the dunker spot when they drive, and they also smartly circle in for longer rebounds so Kentucky has a large swath of the court covered when a shot goes up. Stats: 5.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, .9 assists 38.2% 3PT, 56.5% FG, 80.5% FT, Case for: shoots it, moves the ball well, held up against grown men in limited minutes, Case against: questionable athleticism, what else does he give you besides shooting, Stats: 16.5 points, 13.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1 blocks, 1.6 steals, 0% 3PT, 56% FG, 72.9% FT, Case against: very limited offensively, undersized, no shooting, got hunted on defense this year, Stats: 17.2 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, .8 blocks, .7 steals, 36.5% 3PT, 60.6% FG, 76.6% FT, Case for: has improved as a shooter, runs the floor hard, physical, not afraid to bully-ball people, Case against: serious tunnel vision, probably undersized to play the way he does against NBA competition, may be the benefit of recency bias from a strong NCAA Tournament, Stats: 14.3 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, .8 blocks, .8 steals, 27.5% 3PT, 48.8% FG, 67.4% FT, Case for: big and pretty athletic, shown flashes of high-end offensive upside, Case against: still raw, could use more strength, should be a better shot-blocker than he is based on his tools, Stats: 21.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1 block, 16.7% 3PT, 61.6% FG, 63.2% FT, Case for: elite footwork, elite low-post scoring, maybe the best passing center in this draft, great in pick-and-roll, good track of Gonzaga bigs being able to translate. In his two seasons at UK, Tshiebwe averaged 16.6 points and 14.4 rebounds per game. "I thank God for him. I thought we probably had a much better team than even the year before, and winning it all felt like a real possibility. Tshiebwe scored 25 po." Matt Babcock on Instagram: "Oscar Tshiebwe's motor was on from the jump and he never turned it off. Ive never played (the card game) Bridge a day in my life, but I hear people talk about players who bid on everything; Oscar bids on every shot that goes up. And on the opposite end of it, hes going and getting us second and third opportunities. So Im confident we have a chance.. "We're friends off the court, but on the court it's all business. But after his junior year, he said, Coach, Im not going to change anything about the way the NBA looks at me. At Kentucky's Pro Day in October, Tshiebwe had a vertical jump of 33 inches, which would have tied for 45th at last summer's NBA Scouting Combine. 6 Kentucky's game against the No. If they double me, my teammates can shoot. He was crushed, Wildcats assistant coach Orlando Antigua says. Following Tuesday's game, Tshiebwe said his team will continue to grow now that it's healthy. When you play that way, you earn the right to lead. You saw the tears. [Tshiebwe] has recently added a jump shot, but I dont think he wants to pull it out yet, teammate Sahvir Wheeler foreshadowed prior to the Mount St. Marys game. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The first win is out of the way for UK, but nerves were never there to begin with. Could Oscar Tshiebwe, Chris Livingston and Antonio Reeves all return to Lexington? The return of Tshiebwe, who will reportedly make a seven-figure sum on name, image and likeness deals this season, extended a strong week for Calipari, who received a commitment from D.J. That's when you can show them real love. None of the math can capture Tshiebwes warrior spirit and relentless positivity, which seem to have infected Kentuckys team, so his value is both obvious and impossible to quantify. 6 KENTUCKY AT NO. Opponents get buried under the rim, like their feet are stuck in quicksand and Tshiebwe is at the surface gobbling up all the rebounds. Caliparis offense caters to his abilities and comfort zone. An almost eight-shot-per-game swing is huge, especially considering how much better these Cats are at actually shooting than last years. My reason to transfer in the middle of the season was I didnt want to sit out a year (under the old rules). You are one-on-one, shoot it. His total rebound percentage (28.6) would be the best in the dozen years that Basketball Reference has tracked it. The 6-foot-9, 260-pound hulk with 7 percent body fat wants to look like a natural athlete, not just a robotic rebounding machine. At Kentucky's Pro Day in October, Tshiebwe had a vertical jump of 33 inches, which would have tied for 45th at last summer's NBA Scouting Combine. Shot 63.5% FT% over the adidas Gauntlet in 2018 Older for his class, will turn 20 in November of his freshman year of college , Outlook: Incoming West Virginia freshman Scored 12 points (5-7 FG) and grabbed ten rebounds (four offensive) in the 2019 McDonalds All-American Game Played in the 2019 Nike Hoop Summit 2019 Pennsylvania Gatorade Player of the Year . Can hedge on the perimeter fairly well. It's just you don't feel like you've got to keep going over there.". The team extended their national record for most March Madness appearances to 59 and received the No. Brooks said he just has to believe that it can go in. But the 6-foot-6 wing has plenty to work on offensively before he can be considered a safe bet to get selected in the first round of the NBA Draft. 1 team in the history of the AP preseason poll and did not disappoint. The game was really tough and I had to play. Now that a 15-footer has been added to his gamewhen is it time for Tshiebwe to step beyond the arc? And when Tshiebwes off the floor, both Brooks and Toppins rebounding rates are better than theyve ever been. That really helped me, Tshiebwe says. Tshiebwe carried Kentucky that night, as he had all season, with 30 points and 16 rebounds, his 16th consecutive double-double and 28th of the year, both school records. In the first half, Tshiebwe hit two contested 15-footers that found the bottom of the netand just the net. 2.6 rebounds and one block per game in 16 appearances in 2022-23 don't jump off the page. Early Friday morning, The Athletic's Kyle Tucker released a story about former West Virginia big man Oscar Tshiebwe, who claimed Head Coach Bob Huggins threatened to "ruin" him in the eyes of NBA . Tshiebwe ranks second nationally in win shares per 40 minutes, sixth in box score plus/minus and comfortably leads Ken Pomeroys metric-based player of the year standings, ahead of Gonzagas Drew Timme, Ohio States EJ Liddell and Wisconsins Johnny Davis. I gotta choose whos ready to play. I see myself as a national champion. Want the latest on national football and basketball recruiting, including Cats targets? The aforementioned ceremonial Senior Night in Gainesville on March 5, 2022, featured a game against Kentucky. Somebody kicks the ball, they better not score. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Tshiebwe had a procedure on his knee last month and said on media day he anticipated being ready for the opener. Tshiebwe has a chance to become the only player besides Faried in the KenPom era to lead the nation in both offensive and defensive rebound percentage. But North Carolina won the 2009 national championship, and Hansbrough had a huge hand in it: 24 and 10 against Gonzaga in the Sweet 16, 18 and 11 against Villanova in the Final Four, 18 and 7 against Michigan State in the title game. How staying loose helped Kentucky get the NCAA Tournament monkey off its back HERE. Tshiebwe, who set the Rupp Arena record earlier this season with 28 rebounds against Western Kentucky, has had five 20-rebound games this season. FAYETTEVILLE -- When Kentucky beat Western Kentucky 95-60 earlier this season, Wildcats junior Oscar Tshiebwe outrebounded Shaquille O'Neal by seven and the Hilltoppers by one. He hammered that notion into Tshiebwes head when the ball goes up, get to the other side with punishment runs as motivation not to forget. Lets do this.. Oscar Tshiebwe announced Wednesday that he will not enter this year's NBA Draft. Tshiebwe scored 25 points and grabbed 21 rebounds in Kentucky's Blue-White Game tonight. pic.twitter.com/vJ1dtHa7wB, Kentucky Mens Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) August 7, 2022. The Spartans don't have an NBA lottery pick on their roster. Lexington may be a better option than struggling at the next level for these two former Cats. So much pain, he says now, that you dont know what to do. When the final horn sounded and the unthinkable was suddenly real, as the 15th-seeded Saint Peters Peacocks screamed past him to celebrate their epic upset win over Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Tshiebwe staggered a few steps toward the top of the key and then doubled over. A trophy for the school, its going to be talked about forever. Oscar Tshiebwe (born 27 November 1999) is a Congolese college basketball player for the Kentucky Wildcats of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The two kept contact, and Tshiebwe as he always does kept praying. The one difference between Tshiebwe and most centers Calipari has had is that he doesnt block as many shots, but Kentucky is still solid in that area 42nd in block rate and great shot-blocking teams usually are susceptible to allowing offensive rebounds. The defending National Player of the Year averaged more . Oscar Tshiebwe bullies his way to an and-1 . 10 Mountain Mission, What We Learned: Phenom Hoops National Showcase, Adidas Gauntlet Finale: Eric Bossis scouting notebook, Kennedy Catholic HS 5-star center Oscar Tshiebwe commits to West Virginia, World Select Team Roster Announced for 2019 Nike Hoop Summit. Averaged 9.9 points per game while shooting 63.5% FG% at the NBPA Top 100 in 2018. Just like his rebounding, Tshiebwe likes to operate from the middle of the floor. Acquaintances since playing in AAU circuits and in high school against each other, the two weren't overly close. Those Cats ranked among college basketballs worst in two-point percentage, defensive rebounding and general toughness. You're going to need to have a wide base when you box out. "So if you're not a physical block-out player, and you skinny block out, you're going to get pushed underneath the rim, and he's going to grab the ball and dunk it.". Now, Tshiebwe will have to try and halt those amazing things on the court, as he and Kentucky will square off against Johnson and Kansas State in the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday afternoon in Greensboro. Tshiebwe cruised to his third double-double in three games in a 80-55 win over Mount St. Marys, scoring 24 points and grabbing 16 points, making him the first Wildcat to begin his career with three-straight since Julius Randle in 2013-14; Randle began his Kentucky career with seven double-doubles in a row. Its not just Wheeler, junior forward Keion Brooks has been encouraging him to take those shots as well. But Tshiebwes hands are the real heroes here. Oscar Tshiebwe Kentucky Basketball Oscar Worthy Player Of The Year Poster Brand New $38.00 Buy It Now Free 4 day shipping Sponsored New Listing OSCAR TSHIEBWE #34 KENTUCKY WILDCATS BASKETBALL JERSEY SIZE LARGE $85.00 or Best Offer +$9.40 shipping Sponsored 2022 KENTUCKY WILDCATS TEAM SIGNED NIKE BASKETBALL COA OSCAR TSHIEBWE $399.99 or Best Offer Tshiebwe was responsible for 37.8% of all of UK's rebounds this season. He is a Democratic Republic of the Congo native and has five siblings, according to his player bio.. As reported by 247Sports, the star basketball player received AP's Second Team All-American honors on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Odds and lines subject to change. Theyre going to be in trouble, he says. Early life [ edit] Tshiebwe is not a two-trick pony on the offensive end, either. I dont think anyone provides what he does to a team. I want to leave something important here.. The other was one-and-done star Anthony Davis, who led Kentucky to its eighth NCAA title a decade ago before becoming the No. Has a quick second and third jump, which allows him to tip the ball to himself Is a capable shooter out to about 17-18 feet Has shown noticeable improvement in his footwork and . For Tshiebwe, the decision on what to do next is more complicated than for most. That should be me right there. I knew in the future youre gonna need those jump shots, Tshiebwe told himself. He trusts his reaction time, athleticism and strength to get from neutral ground to whichever side the ball caroms. Judging by the fact that Tshiebwe has hauled in 56 of Kentuckys 128 rebounds (44 percent) this season, he certainly can become a Rodman-like playerbut Calipari is giving him the free-range to play the style of basketball he wants to. On Fridays Bleav in Wizards podcast, I was joined by Garrett Johnson, a scout for Between the Lines Sports and a Wizards fan. "I told them in the locker room, 'We're not ready for teams that are ready to finish the end of games.' The guy whose nickname at UNC was Psycho T can relate. Maybe that wouldnt have mattered as much, maybe he couldve ignored the aching disappointment, if he was a projected lottery pick or even a surefire first-rounder. If they dont double me, its over. Something is different about Kentucky Center Oscar Tshiebwe. The strongest hands Ive ever witnessed and Ill bet anyone has ever witnessed, teammate Kellan Grady insists. Tshiebwe is a senior forward on the University of Kentucky's NCAA basketball team.. Doesnt duck and force his way to the basket or throw up off-balanced/contested shots Limits his turnovers well, unlike most big men or prospects in general of his caliber and age. "Look at him now, he's doing amazing things.". This what that looks like. Analysts make case for Oscar Tshiebwe and Chris Livingston to return to Kentucky, CBS Sports Gary Parrish explained this thinking of why it may be beneficial for Tshiebwe to return to Kentucky, Kentucky basketball recruiting in the 2023 class, UNC Basketball: Hubert Davis is making a strong push for 2024 five-star Jarin Stevenson, Syracuse mens basketball: five new offers extended after first AAU weekend. Most people, when somebody shoots the ball, theyre watching the ball. The fourth-ranked Wildcats are hoping Tshiebwe can do the same for them. Oscar Tshiebwe is leading the country in rebounding this season at 14.4 boards per game. His bench press (20) and broad jump (125 inches) both tied for the fifth-best mark. Strength-wise, power-wise, force-wise, leverage-wise, hes the strongest person, easily, on the team. Tshiebwe says he hears every day from fans who desperately want to see Kentucky back in the Final Four for the first time since 2015, who would weep and name children after him if these Wildcats win a ninth national championship. Eligibility restrictions apply. Oscar Tshiebwe is an NCAA basketball player Credit: Reuters Who is Oscar Tshiebwe? Kyle Tucker is a staff writer for The Athletic, covering Kentucky college basketball and the Tennessee Titans. If we can be plus-10 to plus-15 in possessions, we give ourselves a better chance to win, Coleman continues. 18 ARKANSAS, Kentucky junior Oscar Tshiebwe (right) is averaging 16.4 points per game and leads with the nation with 15.3 rebounds per game entering the No. The pieces fit together. I came back for one reason. Wagner, the No. The Democratic Republic of the Congo native did some pregame stretching and was honored with his Naismith Trophy as Player of the Year and a commemorative basketball for reaching 1,000 career points before taking his seat on the bench. But considering the former CBS Sports National Player of the Year isnt projected to get picked by most, its reasonable to assume Tshiebwe will be able to make more money next season at Kentucky than hed be able to make playing basketball literally anywhere else in the world, Parrish said. Wheeler, a senior point guard who led the SEC in assists the last two seasons, came back. Gets off the ground quickly and finishes plays above the rim. "I know that's going to be a challenge for sure, but it's a battle I want to go against.". (AP photo) Men's Basketball, WVU Sports Oscar Tshiebwe clarifies statement that Bob Huggins threatened a . Johnson stayed strong, and eventually got cleared to return to the court. In fact, at one point in the spring, Tshiebwe recorded two videos one said he was staying, the other announced he was leaving. I know that everybody is going to try to figure out how to stop me, but the only person who can stop me is myself. Mbuyi was poisoned in July 2012. Florida's players were given the chance to not play the rest of the game that day, but instead opted to battle through the thoughts of potentially losing one of their brothers, eventually losing 83-71, though the result was of the least importance. 9 this year. No more waiting.. Collins is a legit shot blocker with a 46.5 inch vertical. For us, the more possessions we get, the more opportunities we get to score. Fox spoke about living with Parkinson's disease in the latest episode of "CBS Sunday Morning." He speculated about what may have contributed to his diagnosis. ", WATCH: Kentucky Speaks Ahead of NCAA Tournament Round of 32 Matchup Against Kansas State. 4:18. I see the tenacity, Hansbrough says. The observation ran contrary to empirical evidence, statistical. The points are the same for both it is tough to break into the NBA, and it may be in their best long-term interest to take another year and agree to more NIL deals and also master their craft. Theres not one player in the country that impacts a team more than he does. Bacot is not just another dude, either. The way he rebounds and goes after it like nothing else matters is very similar.. Pre-2021-2022 Oscar Tshiebwe. Hansbrough missed four games early in the season with shin and ankle injuries that scared me to death, Williams says. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Once his playing days are over, Oscar said he wants to follow a higher calling and become a minister. The metrics are pretty strong for Wallace despite being a slightly-undersized 6'3" guard. Hes been working on his mid-range jump shot, which wasnt bad last season, and trying to extend it out beyond the 3-point line. That probably sounds familiar to Kentucky fans. By Ethan DeWitt. 0:17. I told Sahvir (Wheeler), Be careful, brother. "We're going to work on those and we're going to get better for the next game. Kamari Lands misses two point jump shot. Tshiebwe transferred from West Virginia to Kentucky during his sophomore season and has thrived ever since. He was an AP preseason All-America selection this season. But my daddy used to tell me, Its never too late in life. He's hoping to be the first freshman draft pickto hit those numbers while making at least 40 3-pointers since James Harden regardless of size. In doing so, he became the first national player of the year to return to school since Ralph Sampson, who is the last player to repeat the award. Rebound. Void in ONT. In September. Its safe to sayCalipari was right. Kentucky remains an elite rebounding team without Tshiebwe, which is a testament to the mentality hes created. Arkansas plays man-to-man defense, which means 6-10 sophomore Jaylin Williams figures to be matched against Tshiebwe. With Tshiebwe on the floor, Kentucky averages 124.6 points per 100 possessions and allows just 86.4. . Tshiebwe, who scored a career-high 30 points at Vanderbilt this season, has 10 consecutive double-doubles and 22 in 28 games. Many thought that that would be the end of Johnson's career, but he wasn't one of those people. Tshiebwe, a West Virginia transfer and native of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is only the second player in the history of the storied history of the Wildcats program to win the AP's top honor. He had five turnovers. This is a good place to point out that rarely are teams or individuals elite at both offensive and defensive rebounding. Kentucky has given the machine room to roam and romp. He did not repeat as national player of the year and finished third in ACC Player of the Year voting. Teammates first rejoiced, then cracked a joke: Lets go beat Saint Peters. So whenever you watch him with the naked eye, you think, Thats a basketball player. You dont necessarily think, Thats Oscar the big brute. , Inside the weight room with @B_Welsh11 on how @Oscartshiebwe34 is becoming a better athlete. My trophies, nobody will probably remember those. He could not let that be his ending. Tshiebwe is getting a higher frequency of post-ups this season and been more efficient. A psychologist cautioned against making 'seasonal people a lifetime commitment.'. Last season the Cats ranked 121st in transition points, per Synergy. That real love hit home with Johnson, subsequently budding a friendship that has positively impacted both men. The numbers illustrated that they were productive apart, but they basically got in each others way when together. Do you give Washington or Wheeler a runway, leave Tshiebwe open for a lob or sell out to potentially allow a catch-and-shoot Grady 3? Born Nov. 27 in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo Parents are Mbuyi and Kaya Rosalie Tshiebwe Has five siblings with three brothers, Bevi, Denphin and Debaba, and two sisters, Cenina and Maggie Major is communication Livingston entered Kentucky as a five-star prospect in the Class of 2022 and showed plenty of promise on the defensive end while starting in 26 of 34 games for the Wildcats. Oscar Tshiebwe is a college-level basketball player by profession from the United States who currently plays in the college-level basketball tournament, Southern Conference. If they start doubling me, Im going to get a triple-double. Regardless, it will be up to them, but with college now lucrative for top-tier talent, it makes sense for them to take their time instead of making an irrational jump. Hes the most effective rebounder in the country. Can improve finishing at different angles Isnt heavily involved with the offense at this stage and gets most of his points off hustle plays; running the floor, converting put backs, simple catch and finishes, etc. Hes an enigma that Im sure gives teams nightmares, Coleman says. Tshiebwe sat out the rest of the 2020-21 season after transferring, but he's been worth the wait for Kentucky. And it allows us to get in transition a lot quicker. "You're going to have to hold your ground, too. In describing Oscar Tshiebwe as "bullied" Tuesday night, Kentucky's head basketball coach raised expectations beyond ridiculous. Seconds. My eyes are always trying to find the ball and go get it.. Kentucky played Michigan last season and WON. Check it out here. Thats why, in the weeks after last season, Tshiebwe didnt know quite how to feel. Hes not pushing you, youre just having 255 lean on you. Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. " Everywhere I look, I want to see nines, just to remind myself of the goal I have, to remind myself its all about winning number nine., When Tshiebwe told John Calipari he was coming back to school, he gave a simple explanation: Unfinished business. Even so, there were people in his ear trying to get him to leave, Calipari says, right up until the moment he publicly announced his return on April 20. Averaged 9.8 points per game while shooting a fourth best 60% FG% at adidas Nations in 2017 Good tools and rotates well defensively. We sat Tyler out early because we were concerned about a stress-reaction condition and wanted him to get plenty of rest but he was very vocal about wanting to play.. I was a goalie, he says. Thats allowed Kentucky to get out and run. Good instincts and timing as a help defender and shot blocker. Huggins philosophy is that most outside shots that miss will bounce to the opposite side of the basket from which they came. Kentucky will now face South Carolina State on Thursday before traveling to Spokane, Washington, to face No. We didnt need any external reminders. And I think thats something Cal will probably try to be very cautious of with Oscar, because if a guy comes back, you want to make sure you do everything you can to take care of him and make it a good year for him. 36. In fact, whether on offense or defense, Tshiebwe seems to always search for the top of the charge circle when a shot goes up.

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