Oscar Tshiebwe

Updated as of 6/3/2023, scouting report written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-9
Weight: 260
College: Kentucky
Classification: Redshirt Junior
Birthdate: 11/27/1999

2023 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 54
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:

Strong finisher around the basket
Decent low post scorer
Excels at scoring on the move
Adequate mid-range shooter
Sets good screens for his teammates on offense
Great rebounder
Adequate defender that can get steals
Solid shot blocker
Above average athlete
Has great strength
Solid motor

Cons:

Needs to improve his face-up game
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Can tend to have lapses defensively
Not an elite shot blocker
Not an elite athlete
A bit undersized to play inside

Summary:

Oscar Tshiebwe is a tough, bruising big man that can score and rebound in the paint. He had recently participated in the 2019 McDonald’s All-American game, and he is a productive player that notched 20 points and 17 rebounds in a win over Pittsburgh, and he also scored 19 points and grabbed 18 rebounds in his team’s win over Wichita State as a freshman.

After having a solid freshman season, Tshiebwe had his fair share of struggles, and he ended up transferring out of West Virginia.  Tshiebwe had a terrific season for Kentucky this last year, and he also played very well for them this season.  Currently, he projects to be a second round prospect for the 2023 draft.

Links:

RealGM Profile
ESPN Draft Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Sports Illustrated’s Article on Tshiebwe Returning to West Virginia
ESPN’s Article on Tshiebwe Transferring to Kentucky
A Sea of Blue’s Article on Tshiebwe
ESPN’s Article on Tshiebwe Returning to Kentucky

Games Scouted:

2/5/20 West Virginia vs. Iowa State
11/9/21 Kentucky vs. Duke
12/11/21 Kentucky vs. Notre Dame
1/15/22 Kentucky vs. Tennessee
1/22/22 Kentucky vs. Auburn
1/29/22 Kentucky vs. Kansas
12/4/22 Kentucky vs. Michigan
5/17/23 Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Draft Combine
5/18/23 Game 4 of the 2023 NBA Draft Combine

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