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MEN’S BASKETBALLOscar Tshiebwe Addresses Transfer Rumors, Says “Kentucky is My Home”
Published6 months agoonMay 18, 2023ByTristan Pharis
Oscar Thsiebwe celebrating with Kentucky basketball fans at Rupp Arena.
© Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
It is mid-May and Kentucky’s basketball roster has yet to be finalized. One reason for that is the wait for Chris Livingston and Oscar Tshiebwe to make their final decisions, as they are currently participating in the NBA Draft combine and awaiting final feedback from teams.
For Livingston, the transfer portal deadline has passed. Therefore, it is either a return to Kentucky or remain in the NBA Draft for him, with the consensus being that he will remain in the draft despite concerns from NBA scouts.
For Tshiebwe, he too has the option to return to Kentucky or remain in the NBA Draft. However, after graduating from Kentucky in early May, Tshiebwe also has the option to transfer as a graduate transfer if he wishes. While the transfer portal closed back on May 11th for undergrad students, graduates can transfer at any time and that has been rumored to be a possibility for Tshiebwe should he decide to return to college.
MEN’S BASKETBALLOscar Tshiebwe Addresses Transfer Rumors, Says “Kentucky is My Home”
Published6 months agoonMay 18, 2023ByTristan Pharis
Oscar Thsiebwe celebrating with Kentucky basketball fans at Rupp Arena.
© Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
It is mid-May and Kentucky’s basketball roster has yet to be finalized. One reason for that is the wait for Chris Livingston and Oscar Tshiebwe to make their final decisions, as they are currently participating in the NBA Draft combine and awaiting final feedback from teams.
For Livingston, the transfer portal deadline has passed. Therefore, it is either a return to Kentucky or remain in the NBA Draft for him, with the consensus being that he will remain in the draft despite concerns from NBA scouts.
For Tshiebwe, he too has the option to return to Kentucky or remain in the NBA Draft. However, after graduating from Kentucky in early May, Tshiebwe also has the option to transfer as a graduate transfer if he wishes. While the transfer portal closed back on May 11th for undergrad students, graduates can transfer at any time and that has been rumored to be a possibility for Tshiebwe should he decide to return to college
Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader asked Tshiebwe about the possibility, to which he answered, “That is not an option.”
MEN’S BASKETBALLOscar Tshiebwe Addresses Transfer Rumors, Says “Kentucky is My Home”
Published6 months agoonMay 18, 2023ByTristan Pharis
Oscar Thsiebwe celebrating with Kentucky basketball fans at Rupp Arena.
© Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
It is mid-May and Kentucky’s basketball roster has yet to be finalized. One reason for that is the wait for Chris Livingston and Oscar Tshiebwe to make their final decisions, as they are currently participating in the NBA Draft combine and awaiting final feedback from teams.
For Livingston, the transfer portal deadline has passed. Therefore, it is either a return to Kentucky or remain in the NBA Draft for him, with the consensus being that he will remain in the draft despite concerns from NBA scouts.
For Tshiebwe, he too has the option to return to Kentucky or remain in the NBA Draft. However, after graduating from Kentucky in early May, Tshiebwe also has the option to transfer as a graduate transfer if he wishes. While the transfer portal closed back on May 11th for undergrad students, graduates can transfer at any time and that has been rumored to be a possibility for Tshiebwe should he decide to return to college
Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader asked Tshiebwe about the possibility, to which he answered, “That is not an option.”
“I will never transfer. Kentucky’s my home. If there’s a chance to go professional, I’ll go pro. If there’s a chance to not go professional, I will go back to Kentucky. I’ve never even thought about going (another) place. Kentucky is my home. It’s a dream place. I can’t leave my home. That’s my place, forever.”
Prior to this week’s NBA Draft combine, Tshiewbe was pretty clearly on the outside looking in, with no outlet projecting him to be selected in their mock drafts. To add, only ESPN had him ranked on their big board, ranking 64th overall.
MEN’S BASKETBALLOscar Tshiebwe Addresses Transfer Rumors, Says “Kentucky is My Home”
Published6 months agoonMay 18, 2023ByTristan Pharis
Oscar Thsiebwe celebrating with Kentucky basketball fans at Rupp Arena.
© Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
It is mid-May and Kentucky’s basketball roster has yet to be finalized. One reason for that is the wait for Chris Livingston and Oscar Tshiebwe to make their final decisions, as they are currently participating in the NBA Draft combine and awaiting final feedback from teams.
For Livingston, the transfer portal deadline has passed. Therefore, it is either a return to Kentucky or remain in the NBA Draft for him, with the consensus being that he will remain in the draft despite concerns from NBA scouts.
For Tshiebwe, he too has the option to return to Kentucky or remain in the NBA Draft. However, after graduating from Kentucky in early May, Tshiebwe also has the option to transfer as a graduate transfer if he wishes. While the transfer portal closed back on May 11th for undergrad students, graduates can transfer at any time and that has been rumored to be a possibility for Tshiebwe should he decide to return to college.
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Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader asked Tshiebwe about the possibility, to which he answered, “That is not an option.”
“I will never transfer. Kentucky’s my home. If there’s a chance to go professional, I’ll go pro. If there’s a chance to not go professional, I will go back to Kentucky. I’ve never even thought about going (another) place. Kentucky is my home. It’s a dream place. I can’t leave my home. That’s my place, forever.”
Prior to this week’s NBA Draft combine, Tshiewbe was pretty clearly on the outside looking in, with no outlet projecting him to be selected in their mock drafts. To add, only ESPN had him ranked on their big board, ranking 64th overall.
With that said, Tshiebwe has definitely helped himself at the combine.
MEN’S BASKETBALLOscar Tshiebwe Addresses Transfer Rumors, Says “Kentucky is My Home”
Published6 months agoonMay 18, 2023ByTristan Pharis
Oscar Thsiebwe celebrating with Kentucky basketball fans at Rupp Arena.
© Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
It is mid-May and Kentucky’s basketball roster has yet to be finalized. One reason for that is the wait for Chris Livingston and Oscar Tshiebwe to make their final decisions, as they are currently participating in the NBA Draft combine and awaiting final feedback from teams.
For Livingston, the transfer portal deadline has passed. Therefore, it is either a return to Kentucky or remain in the NBA Draft for him, with the consensus being that he will remain in the draft despite concerns from NBA scouts.
For Tshiebwe, he too has the option to return to Kentucky or remain in the NBA Draft. However, after graduating from Kentucky in early May, Tshiebwe also has the option to transfer as a graduate transfer if he wishes. While the transfer portal closed back on May 11th for undergrad students, graduates can transfer at any time and that has been rumored to be a possibility for Tshiebwe should he decide to return to college.
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Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader asked Tshiebwe about the possibility, to which he answered, “That is not an option.”
“I will never transfer. Kentucky’s my home. If there’s a chance to go professional, I’ll go pro. If there’s a chance to not go professional, I will go back to Kentucky. I’ve never even thought about going (another) place. Kentucky is my home. It’s a dream place. I can’t leave my home. That’s my place, forever.”
Prior to this week’s NBA Draft combine, Tshiewbe was pretty clearly on the outside looking in, with no outlet projecting him to be selected in their mock drafts. To add, only ESPN had him ranked on their big board, ranking 64th overall.
With that said, Tshiebwe has definitely helped himself at the combine.
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On Monday, Tshiebwe was measured and participated in some drills. While his agility circuit numbers weren’t great, which has been a concern, he did impress in one area, three-point shooting. Having shot 0-2 from three for his entire colligate career, it was a pleasant surprise as he shot 12-25 on threes, and then followed it up with an impressive shooting display during his Pro Day on Wednesday.
MEN’S BASKETBALLOscar Tshiebwe Addresses Transfer Rumors, Says “Kentucky is My Home”
Published6 months agoonMay 18, 2023ByTristan Pharis
Oscar Thsiebwe celebrating with Kentucky basketball fans at Rupp Arena.
© Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
It is mid-May and Kentucky’s basketball roster has yet to be finalized. One reason for that is the wait for Chris Livingston and Oscar Tshiebwe to make their final decisions, as they are currently participating in the NBA Draft combine and awaiting final feedback from teams.
For Livingston, the transfer portal deadline has passed. Therefore, it is either a return to Kentucky or remain in the NBA Draft for him, with the consensus being that he will remain in the draft despite concerns from NBA scouts.
For Tshiebwe, he too has the option to return to Kentucky or remain in the NBA Draft. However, after graduating from Kentucky in early May, Tshiebwe also has the option to transfer as a graduate transfer if he wishes. While the transfer portal closed back on May 11th for undergrad students, graduates can transfer at any time and that has been rumored to be a possibility for Tshiebwe should he decide to return to college.
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Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader asked Tshiebwe about the possibility, to which he answered, “That is not an option.”
“I will never transfer. Kentucky’s my home. If there’s a chance to go professional, I’ll go pro. If there’s a chance to not go professional, I will go back to Kentucky. I’ve never even thought about going (another) place. Kentucky is my home. It’s a dream place. I can’t leave my home. That’s my place, forever.”
Prior to this week’s NBA Draft combine, Tshiewbe was pretty clearly on the outside looking in, with no outlet projecting him to be selected in their mock drafts. To add, only ESPN had him ranked on their big board, ranking 64th overall.
With that said, Tshiebwe has definitely helped himself at the combine.
ADVERTISEMENT
On Monday, Tshiebwe was measured and participated in some drills. While his agility circuit numbers weren’t great, which has been a concern, he did impress in one area, three-point shooting. Having shot 0-2 from three for his entire colligate career, it was a pleasant surprise as he shot 12-25 on threes, and then followed it up with an impressive shooting display during his Pro Day on Wednesday.
Not a game setting, but promising to see that Oscar Tshiebwe has developed his perimeter skills.
On Monday, he shot 12-25 from 3P & shot well during Pro Day today. Here he is shooting 7-8 from the corner.
Not bad for someone who was 0-2 3P in college.pic.twitter.com/D9gA2rBggb— Tristan Pharis (@TristanUda) May 18, 2023
Also on Wednesday, Tshiebwe opted to play in the 5-on-5 scrimmages and came away as one of the biggest winners. Unsurprisingly, he finished with a 10-point, 16-rebound double-double, and had the most rebounds of any player in the last five Draft Combine scrimmages.
While he helped his stock, there is one reason for optimism of a return, he did not show much outside of what he showed at Kentucky, at least in terms of the scrimmage. While Tshiebwe is an elite rebounder, which does translate to the NBA, he still had some defensive lapses and has not yet showcased any perimeter skills in a game setting. Then again, all it takes is one team to like what they see.
He will have a second scrimmage on Thursday afternoon
MEN’S BASKETBALLOscar Tshiebwe Addresses Transfer Rumors, Says “Kentucky is My Home”
Published6 months agoonMay 18, 2023ByTristan Pharis
Oscar Thsiebwe celebrating with Kentucky basketball fans at Rupp Arena.
© Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
It is mid-May and Kentucky’s basketball roster has yet to be finalized. One reason for that is the wait for Chris Livingston and Oscar Tshiebwe to make their final decisions, as they are currently participating in the NBA Draft combine and awaiting final feedback from teams.
For Livingston, the transfer portal deadline has passed. Therefore, it is either a return to Kentucky or remain in the NBA Draft for him, with the consensus being that he will remain in the draft despite concerns from NBA scouts.
For Tshiebwe, he too has the option to return to Kentucky or remain in the NBA Draft. However, after graduating from Kentucky in early May, Tshiebwe also has the option to transfer as a graduate transfer if he wishes. While the transfer portal closed back on May 11th for undergrad students, graduates can transfer at any time and that has been rumored to be a possibility for Tshiebwe should he decide to return to college.
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Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader asked Tshiebwe about the possibility, to which he answered, “That is not an option.”
“I will never transfer. Kentucky’s my home. If there’s a chance to go professional, I’ll go pro. If there’s a chance to not go professional, I will go back to Kentucky. I’ve never even thought about going (another) place. Kentucky is my home. It’s a dream place. I can’t leave my home. That’s my place, forever.”
Prior to this week’s NBA Draft combine, Tshiewbe was pretty clearly on the outside looking in, with no outlet projecting him to be selected in their mock drafts. To add, only ESPN had him ranked on their big board, ranking 64th overall.
With that said, Tshiebwe has definitely helped himself at the combine.
ADVERTISEMENT
On Monday, Tshiebwe was measured and participated in some drills. While his agility circuit numbers weren’t great, which has been a concern, he did impress in one area, three-point shooting. Having shot 0-2 from three for his entire colligate career, it was a pleasant surprise as he shot 12-25 on threes, and then followed it up with an impressive shooting display during his Pro Day on Wednesday.
Not a game setting, but promising to see that Oscar Tshiebwe has developed his perimeter skills.
On Monday, he shot 12-25 from 3P & shot well during Pro Day today. Here he is shooting 7-8 from the corner.
Not bad for someone who was 0-2 3P in college.pic.twitter.com/D9gA2rBggb— Tristan Pharis (@TristanUda) May 18, 2023
Also on Wednesday, Tshiebwe opted to play in the 5-on-5 scrimmages and came away as one of the biggest winners. Unsurprisingly, he finished with a 10-point, 16-rebound double-double, and had the most rebounds of any player in the last five Draft Combine scrimmages.
While he helped his stock, there is one reason for optimism of a return, he did not show much outside of what he showed at Kentucky, at least in terms of the scrimmage. While Tshiebwe is an elite rebounder, which does translate to the NBA, he still had some defensive lapses and has not yet showcased any perimeter skills in a game setting. Then again, all it takes is one team to like what they see.
He will have a second scrimmage on Thursday afternoon.
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Oscar Tshiebwe doing some good things in today’s 5-on-5, and already up to a double-double.
Here he is with a block, followed by an offensive rebound and put back.
Unsurprisingly, he is rebounding at a high level, which does translate to the NBA.
pic.twitter.com/50fuUpshOb— Tristan Pharis (@TristanUda) May 17, 2023
The wait for a decision will not take too much longer as the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline is May 31st. If we have seen the last of Oscar Tshiebwe in a Kentucky uniform, he is grateful for his time in Lexington and what he calls the best time of his life.
“It has meant a lot. I’ve had a great, great time — probably the best time in my life — at Kentucky,” he said. “The people have been great to me. I’ve been good with the fans. I’m just so appreciative for everything the people have done for us. And everything I have accomplished for Kentucky — I’m very grateful for that.”
“And I will continue to be a part of the Big Blue Nation forever.”
