Oscar Tshiebwe

Draft Notes

Oscar transferred from West Virginia to Kentucky where he had a monster junior season. After testing the draft waters he’s back for his senior year at UK.

He’s a powerful player who combines brute strength and great length with good balance and agility. These traits, along with a high motor, make him one of the most dominant rebounders we’ve ever seen at the college level.

Rebounding 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. Despite the length and strength he doesn’t project as a high level rim protector at the next level.

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

Comparisons

• Emeka Okafor
• Isaiah Stewart lite

Draft Projection

possible second round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft

2023 Centers

1. Victor Wembanyama – 7-4 – France
2. Dereck Lively – 7-0 – Duke
3. James Nnaji – 6-10 – Barcelona (Nigeria)
4. Tristan Vukcevic – 6-10 – Serbia
5. Oscar Tshiebwe – 6-9 – Kentucky (Congo)
6. Jamarion Sharp – 7-5 – W. Kentucky
7. Charles Bediako – 6-11 – Alabama (Canada)