When I get 20 rebounds, I give more positions. Their faces were lit up, Spencer said. He also picked up additional honors including SEC Player of the Year, the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award, and the Pete Newell Big Man Award. Kentucky's 2023-24 basketball roster construction has been fluid, to say the least. Rebounding is about half ability, and that other half is about will, the will, that motor. Hes actually a UK basketball player and she just squeals and she got so excited. DJ Wagner and Justin Edwards honored at Iverson Classic. WATCH: John Calipari, Cason Wallace, Chris Livingston Speak Following Loss to Kansas State. It was no small feat then that Tshiebwe played the last 11 minutes against Duke without picking up another foul. Oscar Tshiebwe sat facing his locker, looking straight forward, refusing to turn and talk to the media for nearly five minutes after Kentucky's Round of 32 loss to Kansas State in Greensboro . Oscar spent an hour and a half with the class, answering questions, signing autographs, and taking pictures. But hes got a motor, takes a lot of pride in rebounding. He feels that way, too. He has lived in the U.S. since he was 16 and didnt even see his family in person until this past summer. You can adjust all of your cookie settings by navigating the tabs on the left hand side. On Twitter, he has 13k fan followers. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. had to rely on the help of a French-speaking taxi driver at the New York airport, he was a goalie for the academy team of TP Mazembe. Oscar has likely worked his way from off big boards to inside the 60-pick draft. Tshiebwe blocked 55 shots in year one. Twenty-eight rebounds? By the way, the communication major can speak six different languages. In February, Tshiebwe spent time with a group of students from Africa at Beaumont Middle School in Lexington. Based on the latest news, it does not appear an Oscar Tshiebwe return to UK is likely at this time. Time for Tshiebwe to go rake in his lottery pick money from the NBA draft, right? Tshiebwe connected with the church members instantly. Baylor mens basketball, coach Scott Drew set out to defend title with culture of J.O.Y. The Kentucky Lady Bat 'Cats were hoping to avoid a sweep on Sunday in Starkville. We dont know much about Oscars previous relationships or engagements, Oscar has no offspring, according to our records. He said about his career: "The way I treat people, the stuff I'm bringing to this place [Kentucky Basketball], it's not just being a basketball player. Kentucky basketball: How the nation's top rebounding team turns boards into points. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. He just shared the inspiration that his dad gave him and about how his dad would tell him, You can do hard things and pointed him to trusting in the Lord and asking the Lord for help and that the Lord would provide for him always. Its the offseason, or in Kentucky especially, the stay or go season. In 2022, Tshiebwe was the consensus national player of the year . For stretches this season, he was fairly consistent from letting it go around the free-throw line. He makes everyone around him raise to a different level.. "Just because things dont go right doesnt mean you quit. It'll without question be mentioned to Tshiebwe via one of the many voices that will be in his ear as he contemplates his decision. Its about fighting. He is as pure of heart as you see on the court, as you read on Twitter and as you see him in interviews. Tshiebwe leads the country in total rebounds per game and offensive rebounds per game. This season, we 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. I can do a lot of different things. UK has a better chance of having Hunter Dickinson on the roster, Positive update on Chris Livingston potentially returning to UK, Hunter Dickinson to visit Kentucky, and an update on Oscar Tshiebwe, Calipari has already visited Dickinson, and a telling note on Tshiebwe, DeAndre Square to Rams as UDFA; Jacquez Jones gets camp invite with Falcons. And if so, what days they have been. Oscar Tshiebwe, though he is a college student on a student visa should have that opportunity. And I have morals. Tshiebwe immediately established himself as an indispensable member of the Wildcats, who have won six straight games since losing to Duke in their season-opener. With more players facing conflicted stay-or-go decisions than any year in the past, the look of next season's squad has ebbed on a weekly basis from the moment the Kentucky star center Oscar Tshiebwe is knee-deep in the NBA Draft process, setting up visits and working out with teams as he decides whether to turn pro or return to college for one final season. Here are three overarching pros and cons for both Tshiebwe and Kentucky if he were to return for one more run as a Wildcat: Let's get the obvious one out of the way. At 6-foot-9, 255 pounds, Tshiebwe is undersized to play center in the NBA though. Most people don't think about their heartbeat. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). And Tshiebwe, who is from Democratic Republic of the Congo in central Africa, quickly is becoming a huge fan favorite with his magnetic and approachable personality. Jamie Vaught: Gentle giant Oscar Tschiebwe is talk of college basketball, having big impact for Wildcats, Kentucky Center for Public Service Journalism, Kentucky basketballs Damion Collins, CJ Fredrick to finish careers elsewhere, enter transfer portal, Ugonna Onyenso switches gears, says hes coming back to UK; Chris Livingston testing NBA waters, Kentuckys Oscar Tshiebwe declares for NBA Draft, but hasnt ruled out possible return to UK. The most recently active player ahead of him is Dan Issel, who finished. - Vaughts Views. "I'm Oscar." After facing off against him in person now that Tshiebwe has a better grasp of the English language, Krzyzewski might want to ask again. I am going to get my points, but I just want to go out and grab every rebound and fight to get the rebound. Tshiebwe had previously played two seasons at West Virginia, where he was an . Kentucky has a number of potential NBA draft prospects on this season's roster, although it's unclear which ones will turn pro and which . Name, image and likeness deals and the transfer portal have changed NCAA sports recently. For me, when I go out there, I just go to fight. The decision comes on the heels of the Wildcats adding USC offensive tackle transfer Courtland Ford last weekend, a move that Ba-Bum. Oscar Tshiebwe (born 27 November 1999) is a Congolese college basketball player for the Kentucky Wildcats of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). When Spencer told one student theyd be having a special guest from the Congo in class, the young girl knew almost immediately who it was. On August 24, 2022, Kentucky women's basketball freshman Herron underwent open-heart surgery to mend a structural abnormality. How did you know? She said, Oh my goodness! 22 Kentucky (28-18-1; 8-13 SEC) faced off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs for their final game of the series on Sunday afternoon. Tionna Herron is lucky she did. A few weeks ago, Spencer got in touch with someone at UK, and on Friday, Oscar was in her classroom, lighting up the faces of her students. Then, in 2022, 1,649 elected to transfer. For his latest good deed, Oscar shared his story with some kids who needed to hear it the most because its the reality theyre currently facing. What if the constant talk of "fight" wears off? But he also can really shoot.. 3M; 0:24. It might seem that it is helping us to win again. For me, its all about victory. She said, Is it Oscar Tshiebwe? Former Mountaineer Oscar Tshiebwe shoots a foul shot in this photo from last season. As Oscar is an upstanding citizen, we feel with the strongest of convictions that total and non encumbered access to earn these funds should be his legal right. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. Wednesday afternoon, former West Virginia big man Oscar Tshiebwe met with the media for the first time since transferring over to Kentucky. Kentucky basketball: Could next season's senior night include Oscar Tshiebwe? Kentuckys Immanuel Quickley thanks Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in entering draft . He coached me and he did everything for me, tried to help me, but I have no comment I can say about that.. On the same day that he died, Mbuyi pulled Oscar aside and told him never to forget God because when you lose God, you lose your life. At 6-1, the Wildcats host Southern University on Tuesday before facing four straight high-major opponents, starting with a trip to Notre Dame on Dec. 11. On the Adidas Gauntlet, he averaged 21.6 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game for ITPS Wildcats Select. Tara Spencer, Beaumonts EL instructional coach, first got the idea to invite Oscar to her class while attending a Kentucky game with her husband earlier this season. How many points does Oscar Tshiebwe have? It was just the sweetest, sweetest moment.. How good would it be if they can hear from someone who is from where they are and who is doing good things? If you watch me these past two years I've really struggled with that, Tshiebwe said. If Tshiebwe were to return, there's no reason to believe that he wouldn't be able to produce big numbers again. It seems like every day, we get a new story about what an amazing person Oscar Tshiebwe is. ', Since then Ive been praying, Lord, please just let Oscar, make a way for him to be able to come talk to these kids to make a difference in their lives.. Those fans, weve got to do whatever weve got to do for them because without them we cant do anything, he explained in a virtual postgame press conference after the Vandy contest last week. "So if they sacrifice to follow us wherever we go, we have to do something for them too. Either way it goes, I dont think that Oscar has to worry about Calipari keeping him around the program for a long, long time. Some have said the merchandise has been on the store for a while, so this isnt a roundabout way of making an announcement, but it is interesting nonetheless. With more players facing conflicted stay-or-go decisions than any year in the past, the look of next season's squad has ebbed on a weekly basis from the moment the Kentucky star center Oscar Tshiebwe is knee-deep in the NBA Draft process, setting up visits and working out with teams as he decides whether to turn pro or return to college for one final season. Maybe his defense reaches a level that does help him carve out a role-player spot on a pro roster. Oscar used to play soccer, but because he was tall, he was urged to switch to basketball. After watching the Kentucky basketball forward dominate the glass in a game as a recruit, Krzyzewski asked Tshiebwe if he was a machine. He was voted Pennsylvania Gatorade Player of the Year and was a first-team All-State selection in Class 6A. Former Cats are putting on a show in the NBA playoffs. Eligibility restrictions apply. One clear reason to return, simply from a business perspective, is the NIL money. He understands that not knowing the culture and not understanding different things and how people look at us weird or that theres something wrong with us. It was by far his biggest game this season as he looked to build . When I came here, I told everybody and the coach: I dont care about points. Just because things don't go right doesn't mean you quit. Someone show this to Ryan Lemond, please. This is the story of Oscar Tshiebwe, a 6' 9" basketball player for the University of Kentucky Wildcats. Ba-Bum. Oscar told the students that he wants to play in the NBA one day, specifically for the Los Angeles Lakers. I give thanks to God for about every single day in my life for everything that God has blessed me with. Tshiebwe led his team to a Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Class 1A championship as a junior, averaging 21.1 points per game, Oscar was named to the first team of the Class 1A All-State squad. Oscar went to Mountain Mission School for his schooling and for College he went to West Virginia (20192021) Kentucky (2021present). I literally think the dude might run through a brick wall if you told him to or if thats what he had to do, super senior guard Davion Mintz said of Tshiebwe. It's easy to assume that both would succeed and benefit more from Tshiebwe's departure, but let's be real; If all three are on the roster next season, Calipari simply won't be able to split minutes up in a way that would be satisfactory for all parties. Behind a Rupp Arena record 28 rebounds from Oscar Tshiebwe, Kentucky beats WKU by 35. And Tshiebwe wears No. Hes not even close to the player offensively he was, so give their staff a lot of credit. This line has had Kentucky Wildcats fans all over social media now asking the question; is there a chance at a second year of Oscar? First, he averaged 17.4 points and 15.1 rebounds-per-game, then 16.5 points and 13.7 boards in year two. If you see the way we're guarding it helps with not getting in foul trouble. In 2021, 1,687 Division I mens basketball players entered the portal. 0:17. I said, Hey, were going to have this guest speaker come and hes from the Congo. Oscar says he's taught Cal two French words in all these months. But we got to still figure out how we get the ball to him closer to the basket. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. (AP Photo/James Crisp), Kentuckys Immanuel Quickley thanks Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in entering draft. Tshiebwe grabbed 952 rebounds in 2 UK seasons which ranks 6th in program history. Breaking news. Sahvir and Keion at Washington would be an interesting combo. I hope he keeps me forever so I can teach him, Oscar said. 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. Tshiebwe, who had recently moved to the United States from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was not sure how to respond. Hes going to be the same person every day. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. If you take Tshiebwe out of the paint and try a transformation, you're taking so much of what he's great at away. What if it already has? "I know I always work harder and I always try to get better," Tshiebwe said. Tshiebwe led Kennedy Catholic to a 243 record and the PIAA Class 6A championship in his senior season, averaging 23.4 points, 18 rebounds, and five blocks per game. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. A week later he tallied 13 points and 20 rebounds in the SEC opener versus Missouri. It seems unlikely, especially if he does win National Player of the Year. I thought this when I saw him as a high school guy, said the WKU coach. The return of Tshiebwe isn't expected, but it's not out of the question. He was selected Big 12 Newcomer of the Week as a result. He transferred to Kennedy Catholic High School in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, for his junior year. It was amazing to see my teammates celebrate and pour water on me like that. While Tshiebwe's has evolved into an offensive force for Kentucky as the season has progressed, his identity remains built around grabbing rebounds. What if another season of other teams prepping for him leads to even worse pick-and-roll defense? The return of Tshiebwe isn't expected, but it's not out of the question. Jeff Kollar and his wife, who reside near Kennedy Catholic High School, became Tshiebwes legal guardians after he began attending the school. Big Blue Nation wasn't turned off, but there wasn't clear reason to be overly excited about the Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo native when looking at his career and numbers as a Mountaineer. That's no chump change. Born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tshiebwe is also strong in his faith. 2023 www.courier-journal.com. He stands tall at six-foot-nine inches and has a seven-foot-five wingspan. Oscar averaged 8 and a half points and 7.8 rebounds in 10 big games as a sophomore before departing West Virginia for his own personal reasons. Finally able to take the floor this season, he is among the most dominant interior forces in college basketball. Maybe the floor spacing wouldn't be an absolute calamity. As evidenced by his 20rebounds, Tshiebwe fills that role as well as any big man in the country. The Wildcat star said he is thankful for that special moment with his team. If there's a will, there's a way. I had to talk to them about faith and believing in God pic.twitter.com/TS8weLVyzW. Camera crews from UK and LEX18 were there, along with the Fayette County Schools Superintendent, but Spencer said it was just Oscar and the kids once he walked in. Ba-Bum. With his fun, humble personality, and extreme work ethic, it isn't hard to see why. Or, more accurately, the Academy has rebranded the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar to Best International Film, and in the process it appears to have shot . Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. A young Tshiebwe wondered why God would allow someone who dedicated their life to serving others to be taken so suddenly. If you dont go for it, theyre not going to bring it to you. He signed autographs and took pictures after his sermon. Stroud drafted 2nd overall by Houston Texans: 'I have the armor of God on me', RB Bijan Robinson drafted by Atlanta Falcons at No. LEXINGTON Oscar Tshiebwes first interaction with legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski starting with confusion resulting from a language barrier. "I know I always work harder, and I'm always trying to get better. "We're going to worship our God, forever and ever," Tshiebwe said during his sermon at Broadway Baptist. It was so good.. In-depth analysis. Well see how this plays out. Tshiebwe was asked several questions about why he chose . Tshiebwe scored seven points in the 11-0 run that cut a 15-point deficit to four points, but he scored just two more points the rest of the game. He just has always done that. That's Kentuckyoffensive linemanDavid Wohlabaugh Jr.has entered thetransfer portal, the sophomore announced Sunday afternoon. Tshiebwe's blue-collar approach to rebounding quickly endeared him to Kentucky fans. While that bravado underestimates the flaws elsewhere on the roster, there is little doubt the lack of a physical post presence was one of last seasons teams biggest issues. Tshiebwe transferred to Kentucky in January and practiced with the team for the rest of the 2020-21 campaign. Finally, we have an answer to the question that's been on the minds of Kentucky fans since January (or even before, if you follow recruiting closely): how do you pronounce Oscar Tshiebwe's last name? But he understood it and hes made it, so that inspired me and encouraged me to be able to do the same thing. Its one thing to be capable of doing the things Oscar does on the basketball court; but when you combine that talent with his ability to lead and inspire others, youve got a very special person indeed. His 17-point, 20-rebound debut against Duke in the Champions Classic last month provided a glimpse of what the rest of Kentuckys opponents would be dealing with. "Our style of music is very African and he liked that. It is absolutely fair to say that the transfer portal has changed college basketball. Here's some good and bad, say the former National Player of the Year opted to run things back for a third season in Lexington. So, were fine.. Here's some good and bad, say the former National Player of the Year opted to run things back for a third season in Lexington. Any question that they asked one of our students asked about a girlfriend and he immediately brought everything back to the gospel, showing them like, you have got to trust God. Speaking to reporters aweek later, Tshiebwe first declined to respond to Huggins' swipe then commented anyway. Thanks to a stat correction announced Thursday, Tshiebwe became Kentucky's first player to record 20 rebounds in a game since Jared Prickett in 1994. And, oh, Im just so excited. Bradshaw is one of five freshmen in the 2023 class. Odds and lines subject to change. Meanings for Oscar Tshiebwe Oscar made a dream debut against Duke University where he singlehandedly kept the hopes of their team alive by scoring 17 points and 19 rebounds which resulted . During his first Zoom with the Kentucky Basketball media, Big O settled it once and for all (Shee-bway) and shared some of the worst attempts hes heard. So what better way to pass the time leading up to the show than with John Calipari inside the Kentucky basketball facilities? Tionna Herron is lucky she did. "He is the real deal, Tara Spencer, Beaumonts English Learning program coach, said. He also has been mentioned as a leading candidate for the national player of the year. One is the word for "slow down." Says it'll take Cal. When he came to America in 2015 with the help of Congo native and NBA player Bismack Biyombo, Oscar didnt speak any English and had to rely on the help of a French-speaking taxi driver at the New York airport to get to his final destination of Charlotte, North Carolina. Void in ONT. This guy, he understands what were going through. SS PODCAST: Loyola Marymounts Stan Johnson coaches for greater purpose For every individual who chooses to follow Christ wherever he may lead, the journey itself can become part of the testimony the world witnesses of the faith that has been discovered. Oscar Tshiebwe has quickly become a fan-favorite among the Big Blue Nation. So what better way to pass the time leading up to the show than with John Calipari inside the Kentucky basketball facilities? He sent me to the place I always prayed for., >> Subscribe to Sports Spectrum Magazine for more stories where sports and faith connect <<. The 6-foot-9, 225-pound junior forward totaled 17 points and 20rebounds in his Kentucky debut Tuesday, a 79-71 loss to Krzyzewkis Duke in the 2021-22 season opener. And that he doesnt need to worry, he doesnt need to fret about it, he just has to give it over to God. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Records were broken, hearts were stolen. Duke and Kentucky scored the same number of points in Tshiebwes 29 minutes on the floor while the Blue Devils outscored the Wildcats by eight in the 11 minutes he did not play. Oscar has a wealthy lifestyle, with a large salary and valuable assets. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. And Tshiebwe wears No. The team, theyre helping me. I can score to help the team. However, he does not hold the record for longest wingspan in the NCAA because former UC Irvine player Mamadou Ndiaye, who is seven-foot-six, measured in with an unprecedented eight-foot-one wingspan, according to Draft Express. Coach John Calipari, Tshiebwe and Kellan Grady talk after the win. Oscars father, Mbuyi Tshiebwe, was head pastor at a New Apostolic church in the commune of Kanya. He is truly the real deal. Oscar has made it known how much he loves being at UK, so you can never say never at a return, no matter how slim the chance might be. Gambling Problem? He's one of four 5-stars. Tshiebwe was named the National Player of the Year in 2022 after averaging 16.4 points and 15.3 rebounds per game for the Wildcats. I love being out there with guys like that because thats how I like to play.. After West Virginias Nov. 18 win over Elon, coach Bob Huggins issued a challenge to his own players to earn their minutes or go ahead and transfer. He then took a not-so-veiled shot at Tshiebwe. I love that. Hes got a lot better offensively. On August 24, 2022, Kentucky women's basketball freshman Herron underwent open-heart surgery to mend a structural abnormality. Barring the transfer portal, those three will be back. He became the first Wildcat player with a 30-10 performance since December 2008 when sophomore star Patrick Patterson had 33 points and 11 rebounds against Tennessee State. U.S. and Mexico to bid for Womens World Cup - CBS. During his first Zoom with the Kentucky Basketball media, Big O settled it once and for all (Shee-bway) and shared some [] Then naturally now, Cals got him scoring a little bit. Oscar Tshiebwe bullies his way to an and-1 . You need to trust the Lord and all of your things. He is the 6-9, 255-pound monster who terrorizes opponents, helping the Wildcats post a 14-3 mark after Saturdays 107-79 victory over Tennessee. Now, this isnt a guarantee by any stretch. The joy on their faces when Oscar walked in didnt need any interpretation. Entering the 2023 NCAA Tournament, his NIL valuation according to On3 was $915,000. Oscar Tshiebwe has a nice pass for a huge Jacob Toppin dunk. What if he comes back and doesn't mesh with a likely new-look team, causing a headache for everyone involved? Spencer and her husband bought the students Kentucky hoodies for the occasion. Tua considered retirement last season - ESPN, Mike Brown named NBA Coach of the Year - Bleacher Report. No, I never had a dream about scoring 30 points in a game, he said. Of course, these things can change in an instant, but it definitely looks like, for now . 16, 2022. Vince Marrow gets engaged and reveals UK set to add 2 high-profile transfers, Former NCAA Head of Officials was not a fan of the refs for UK - Florida, DJ Wagner and Justin Edwards honored at Iverson Classic, DeAndre Square to Rams as UDFA; Jacquez Jones gets camp invite with Falcons. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible.
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