Oscar Tshiebwe

Draft Notes

Oscar transferred from West Virginia to Kentucky where he’s part of a deep frontcourt and will provide a veteran presence inside.

He’s a powerful player who combines brute strength and great length with good balance and agility. He’s got physical skills but has struggled to put it all together on the court and is not looking likely to be drafted anytime soon.

Shot blocking and defending in the paint are his calling cards. He’s a quick leaper who is always looking to alter or block shots inside. He’s not the biggest center around but he’s got great length with a 7-4 wingspan.

At this point he’s a limited offensive player who scores mostly on put backs and dunks. He doesn’t project as a much of a floor spacer at any point in his career.

Comparisons

• poor man’s Emeka Okafor

Draft Projection

possible draft pick in the 2022 NBA Draft

2022 Centers

1. Chet Holmgren – 7-0 – Gonzaga
2. Jalen Duren – 6-10 – Memphis
3. Mark Williams – 7-0 – Duke
4. Khalifa Diop – 6-11 – Senegal 
5. Christian Koloko – 7-1 – Arizona (Cameroon)
6. Walker Kessler – 6-11 – Auburn 
7. Ismael Kamagate – 6-11 – France
8. Oscar Tshiebwe – 6-9 – Kentucky (Congo)
9. Zvonimir Ivisic – 7-3 – Croatia
10. Ibou Dianko Badji – 7-1 – Senegal
11. Kofi Cockburn – 7-0 – Illinois (Jamaica)
12. Tristan Vukcevic – 6-10 – Serbia
13. Trevion Williams – 6-10 – Purdue
14. Yannick Nzosa – 6-11 – DR Congo
15. Hunter Dickenson – 7-1 – Michigan
16. Ariel Hukporti – 6-11 – Germany
17. Kai Sotto – 7-2 – Philippines
18. David McCormack – 6-10 – Kansas
19. Nfaly Dante – 7-0 – Oregon (Mali)