The problem for Kentucky is that this roster is flawed to win a national title. "Oscar fulfilled one dream by being a Kentucky basketball player, but hes ready to chase this next dream," UK head coach John Calipari said. Si vous souhaitez personnaliser vos choix, cliquez sur Grer les paramtres de confidentialit. No. Akins showed flashes of making a leap from role player to borderline star down the stretch of the season with his smooth, left-handed release a nightmare for defenders to try and stop. If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. There may be questions of his size at 69 at center, the same criticisms that surround a player such asMontrezl Harrell. Please login to leave a reply. Wallace has been the Cats best player this season and has had the highest draft stock since the season began. And if he comes back, Arkansas would return another NBA prospect in Trevon Brazile, not to mention the clutch transfer get in Houston's Tramon Mark. That could change in 2023. I would like to thank my family and everyone who has supported me over the years while working towards my dream. Calipari is bringing in the nation's No. Tshiebwe announced on April 7 that he would declare for the 2023 NBA draft while maintaining the right to return to school next season. First off, hes eligible for another year in Lexington next season. Tshiebwe can enter the NBA Draft without risking his eligibility for next season so long as he doesnt hire an agent. We have more draft-related items: Kentuckys star big man Oscar Tshiebwe hasnt ruled out returning to college but hes got a number of workouts lined up, Zagoria The consensus among NBA evaluators is that while Tshiebwe is an undeniably dominant college player, his NBA prospectus is a little less clear. Today (as an avid NBA viewer), I will give my own thoughts, analysis and NBA draft scouting report on Oscar Tshiebwe. Tshiebwe is among the very few players who embrace doing the dirty work and thankless responsibilities, and thats exactly whats going to blaze his path into the NBA. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. He has one year of eligibility At this time, I feel as though it is best for me to declare for the NBA Draft while maintaining my college eligibility. Lorsque vous utilisez nos sites et applications, nous utilisons des, authentifier les utilisateurs, appliquer des mesures de scurit, empcher les spams et les abus; et. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. PRO: Final chance for Tshiebwe to evolve, take a stab at improving NBA draft stock If you're finding Tshiebwe on any 2023 NBA draft boards, it's either Its not gonna hate on a lot of these individual players. He averaged 17.4 points and 15.2 Finding him in a first-round mock is downright rare. 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). Tshiebwes draft stock is one of the biggest arguments for the big man coming back to Kentucky for another season. But within that role, it would still be possible for him to demonstrate marked development in his shooting and offensive versatility. In the 2022-23 Kentucky vs. Louisville all-sports rivalry, the Big Blue came through, Kentucky mens basketball might unleash an overlooked secret weapon in 2023-24, Why Alan Stein hopes Lexington will give its pro baseball team a fresh look. Tshiebwe was not the only problem that this team faced this season as there were a lot of areas that the team needed to improve in order to have a real shot at a run. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Oscar Tshiebwe now has about as many Player of the Year awards as fingers after picking up the Naismith Mens College Player of the Year award on Sunday. You can listen to Vecenies appearance on the Game Theory Podcast below. Got a link you think we should check out? Kentucky fans knew they were getting a solid big man after Tshiebwe announced his transfer, but they couldnt possibly have imagined this kind of play. But considering the former CBS Sports National Player of the Year isn't projected to get picked by most, it's reasonable to assume Tshiebwe will be able to make more money next season at Kentucky than he'd be able to make playing basketball literally anywhere else in the world. There are plenty more recent examples of players whove succeeded greatly despite entering the league later than others. Tshiebwe is dominating the college basketball landscape. Kentucky star Oscar Tshiebwe declared for the NBA draft on Friday, but the 2022 Wooden Award winner also left open the option to return to Lexington for one more season. It will be really weird. Ex-UK starting QB is gearing up to coach against the Cats. April 25, 2023 10:00 pm ET The NBA on Tuesday announced that 242 players, including 48 international prospects, filed as early entry candidates for the 2023 NBA draft on June 22. The league office released the official list of early entry candidates for the 2022 NBA draft, and there werent too many surprises. With another loaded freshman class coming to UK and the potential return of star big man Oscar Tshiebwe, it's possible that Livingston would remain only a role player offensively. He will have until May 31 to withdraw from the draft and return to school. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. In a normal circumstance, a player whose two-year career at a school like Tshiebwes at Kentucky had left him standing 48th in school history in scoring (1,117 career points), sixth in rebounding (952), 30th in steals (112), 24th in blocked shots (87) and tied for second in career double-doubles (48) would have an automatic invitation to return. April 25, 2023 2:08 pm ET. There might not be a third. He dominates the defensive end and absolutely feasts on the boards. This includes Jalen Brunson,Grayson Allen, andDevonte Grahamin 2018,Terance Mannin 2019,Desmond Banein 2020, and several others. 74 in ESPN's 2023 NBA draft rankings. The first is his age. He played one and a half seasons at West Virginia to open his career before transferring to Kentucky in January 2021. It is also only an indication that he is a candidate for selection in the first round, not yet a projection that he is within the top 30 picks. "First, I would like to thank God for everything He has done for me," Tshiebwe said. With the draft looking a long shot, Tshiebwe would seem to be in close to the same position in which he and other college post players with games that are not Despite a stellar college career, Sanogo has to open some eyes to get drafted. Coming back would give him the opportunity to make even more of a name for himself while pursuing greater team success in the NCAA Tournament. Last year, our team each identified one player we believed should return to college after going through the pre-draft process. He has the physicality and defensive upside to make him a treasured off-the-bench specialist down the road. The 2021 NBA Draft has a good example inChris Duarte. You can watch every March Madness game with SlingTV. Hes averaging 16.9 points, 15.3 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and However, he struggled mightily 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Williams and Keels wound up as second-round draft picks with Williams landing a multi-year contract with Oklahoma City and starting 36 games as a rookie. Tshiebwe announced on April 7 that he would declare for the 2023 NBA draft while maintaining the right to return to school next season. Akins' catch-and-shoot profile from last season was in the 96th percentile among college players, so we know he has skills that can translate up, but improving upon his finishing around the basket and sharpening some finer points of his game -- which he could very well do on a roster that looks to be even more talented -- may wind up boosting his stock even higher for a re-run into the 2024 NBA Draft. Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe is the latest men's college basketball star to declare for the upcoming NBA draft. Returning to @KentuckyMBB remains an option for last year's National Player of the Year pic.twitter.com/PeCYSNrGTi, Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) April 28, 2023. "It has been amazing to see the many blessings He has shown me through my time at the University of Kentucky. On another hand, however, his stellar play this season essentially makes him a 2022 NBA Draft lock, and possibly even a late first-rounder. Hes also shooting over 69 percent from the field. I came to the Herald-Leader in the glamorous position of agate clerk on Aug. 27, 1990. DJ Wagner and Justin Edwards honored at Iverson Classic. As long as he earns a degree from Kentucky, Tshiebwe could go back into the portal as a graduate transfer. Kentucky's Tshiebwe to test NBA draft waters, Men's college basketball rosters: Comings and goings for 2023-24, 2023 No. 2 recruit Holland decommits from Texas, Butler transfer Lukosius commits to Cincinnati, New Big Ten boss Petitti ready to lead 'new era', Penn's Dingle, top Ivy League player, to transfer, Utah Valley's Bandaogo entering transfer portal, Memphis' Hardaway hires Stansbury as assistant, Top guard transfer Abmas commits to Longhorns, Duke moves up to No. Is the SEC going overboard in its drive to stop fans from rushing the field/court? Eric Musselman is more comfortable with significant roster turnover than maybe any coach in the sport. When speaking with reporters Sunday in a subdued UK locker room after the Cats fell to Kansas State 75-69 in the NCAA Tournament round of 32, Tshiebwe often used past tense when referring to his college career. Kentucky big man Oscar Tshiebwe has workouts scheduled with Boston, Milwaukee, Houston, and Sacramento w/ more to follow, per a league source. On SportsCenter, the unanimous National Player of the Year announced he returning to Kentucky for his senior season instead of going to the NBA Draft, giving John Calipari and the Cats a cornerstone for the 2022-23 roster. He's lost players a year earlier than anticipated basically every spring since he got to Arkansas. The Lakers Are Toast. Moving on, Oscar Tshiebwe moved up one spot, but he is still no projected close to the first-round as he is sitting at No. A worry will be his limited offensive game. For Calipari, moving UK basketball beyond one-and-done is proving daunting, 7 things you need to know from UKs season-ending 75-69 loss to Kansas State, Support my work with a digital subscription. He scores in the paint and is great at put-backs, but will likely not develop into a floor spacer. This is not an NCAA Tournament title roster, and the reason for that is kinda Oscar Tshiebwe, in my opinion, Vecenie stated. 2:14 Oscar Tshiebwe put together two record-setting seasons at Kentucky. Wagner was named the Iverson Classic National High School Player of the Year. Jackson, a combo guard, is a potential first-rounder. Tshiebwe will lead Kentucky this month and can only raise his draft stock from here. In what is still a relatively-new era in college sports, the latter scenario would yield two fascinating questions: 1.) Please check your email for a confirmation. Keels, by contrast, appeared in just three NBA games, concluding the season on a two-way contract with the Knicks and facing a somewhat uncertain future. Tshiebwe will succeed defensively. Hes also an ideal player to have in your locker room because he will truly care about his teammates, the organization and the community. Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe, the Tshiebwe made his announcement on SportsCenter, saying he came to a decision last week and will look to improve his NBA draft stock next season. Sahvir Wheeler and Ugonna Onyenso have entered the transfer portal. But the 6-foot-6 wing has plenty to work on offensively before he can be considered a safe bet to get selected in the first round of the NBA Draft. There can be plenty of debate about what was the problem this season. The 200-card base set features 185 athletes featuring all four Athletes Unlimited sports. 1 prospect Justin Edwards, No. The Wildcats are also in pursuit of Michigan transfer Hunter Dickinson, the No. Morris mentions the style of play in college can either help or hurt you in the WNBA. However, he will have the opportunity to improve his stock in his upcoming workouts. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. I dont think you can win six-straight games against coaching staffs that are trying to exploit every single thing that you do poorly on a night-to-night basis.. section: | slug: dribble-handoff-kentuckys-oscar-tshiebwe-among-players-who-should-withdraw-from-nba-draft-return-to-college | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | His 1,117 points is the second-highest individual total over any two-year span in school history behind only Bill Spivey (1,213) school history and ranks second in program history behind only Kyle Macy (1,411) for points by a transfer. Tshiebwe recorded three 20-20 games and his career-high 37-point, 24-rebound performance vs. Georgia this season was just the fifth 35-20 game in school history and first by a Wildcat since 1976. This was his response pic.twitter.com/FPzsZK4xPX, CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) April 3, 2022. In 66 career games with the Wildcats over two seasons, Tshiebwe is averaging 16.9 points and 14.4 rebounds en route to becoming just Kentucky's ninth two-time consensus All-American and first since Kenny Walkerin 1985 and 1986. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Michigan State enrolls a top-five incoming recruiting class, its highest-ranked class since 2016, which is flush with talent and on paper surrounds Akins with weapons upon weapons that will not just push him, but better accentuate what he does well. Near the end of his rant about Kentucky, Vecenie notes that Kentuckys problem is also about the roster pieces not fitting well together. The Spartans marched into the second weekend of this year's NCAA Tournament -- which as a No. His 952 rebounds rank first. WebOscar Tshiebwe is BACK. "Not everybody is able to make their dream true. Tshiebwe will certainly be matched-up with taller players, but he plays with unprecedented strength. Should Walsh return, I think he'd grow into a top-50 all-around player in college hoops next season, with top-15 upside strictly as a defender. UK's Wallace, projected lottery pick, to enter draft. --Matt Norlander. He's also an ideal player to have in your locker room because he will truly care about his teammates, the organization and the community. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. He became just the fourth player since 1975 with 500+ points and 500+ rebounds in a season, joining Kenneth Faried of Morehead State (2010-11), Blake Griffin of Oklahoma (2008-09), and Hakeem Olajuwon of Houston (1983-84). Email us at seaofblue@gmail.com. 2 D.J. Thats considered old for rookies, but there are plenty of examples of why this can be irrelevant. In three career NCAA Tournament games, Tshiebwe totaled 63 points and 59 rebounds, an average of 21 points and 19.6 rebounds, but UK went just 1-2. Recent mock drafts from Bleacher Report and USA Today feature Tshiebwe in the second round. "[Calipari's] got to get Oscar Tshiebweto come back, first and foremost, which I think he will end up coming back," said Greenberg, who is very close to Calipari, and comes to Lexington to work Calipari's Fantasy Camp every summer. Should he declare for the draft, Tshiebwe will turn 23-years-old early into his rookie season. Tshiebwe averaged 16.5 PPG and 13.7 RPG this past season. "I'm probably going to say sorry to Big Blue Nation because when I came here, my dream was to do something great. National Player of the Year Oscar Tshiebwe has a clear goal to improve his NBA draft stock: Shoot 3s for Kentucky basketball as a senior. Both Tshiebwe and Bacot are, at best, projected as late second round picks and could stand to earn much more at the college level. As I continue down this path, I pray that I can continue to have the amazing love and support of BBN, as you will always be in my heart and prayers. They upset Kansas in the second round to make the Sweet 16, then were punched out of the bracket by eventual national champion UConn. Oscar Tshiebwe Draft Stock The Numbers Tshiebwe is dominating the college basketball landscape. Kentucky basketball has been an assembly line for 5-star recruits who will soon become NBA Draft prospects. Now that hes eligible for a NIL deal, and holding a lot of star power at Kentucky, Tshiebwe can dominate college basketball once again while making a very solid amount of money. Kentucky Coach John Calipari told reporters after the loss to KSU that his guess was that all six of UKs seniors each of whom has an additional season of college eligibility available due to the NCAAs free COVID year which was offered to all athletes who were enrolled in 2020-21 would leave. 1. Griner made it clear she will not be going overseas to play basketball unless she is representing her country at the Olympics. The 6-foot-9 Tshiebwe was originally a transfer from West Virginia before exploding as the best rebounder in the nation. Mike Budenholzers Job With Bucks In Jeopardy? I respect everything that he has done. 1 recruiting class, led by overall No. He announced the decision on his Instagram page Tshiebwes skills and physical traits do not fit those tasks. Vous pouvez modifier vos choix tout moment en cliquant sur le lien Tableau de bord sur la vie prive prsent sur nos sites et dans nos applications. His improvement from last season is massive. Bates was named to the All-MAC third team after averaging 19.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists on 33% shooting from 3-point range. His 48 double-doubles are tied with Cotton Nash for the second-most ever at UK, behind only Dan Issel's 64. National Player of the Year honors can be coming in the future. He didn't repeat as Player of the Year this past season, but still paced the nation in rebounding at 13.7 per game. On his final weekly radio show of the season Monday night, Calipari was already envisioning a Twin Towers lineup for 2023-24 with 6-11, 225-pound, current UK freshman Ugonna Onyenso and 7-foot, 207-pound incoming recruit Aaron Bradshaw playing together. mesurer votre utilisation de nos sites et applications. --David Cobb. Walsh is an NBA prospect, for sure. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). That could change if he declares for the draft and makes more an impression in evaluations but it doesnt seem that hes ever going to be more than a fringe first-rounder in this cycle. Hell carry a few doubts heading into the draft should he declare, but ones he can put away rather quickly. The Hogs would be a borderline top-10 team in that scenario. Only God knows what my future holds, but until then, it's time to get to work.". The Kentucky Wildcats 2022-23 season came to an end in the second round of the NCAA Tournament after what was a frustrating season, to say the least. Despite some team struggles for this current Kentucky squad, Tshiebwe is still putting up mesmerizing statisticsboth traditional and advanced. Its all up to God, Tshiebwe said on Sunday. With the draft looking a long shot, Tshiebwe would seem to be in close to the same position in which he and other college post players with games that are not ideal fits for the current NBA such as North Carolinas Armando Bacot and Gonzagas Drew Timme found themselves last year. Of course, if Tshiebwe, who transferred to Kentucky from West Virginia, were to decide to remain in college basketball for one more season, he would have another option besides returning to UK. Hes currently ranked No. 87. It will certainly be an interesting offseason of decisions for the University of KentuckysOscar Tshiebwe. While we have Oscar Tshiebwe listed as a potential first-round candidate, that is admittedly an optimistic outlook. Hes a consensus All-American and a record-setter. Returning to college allowed Timme to become Gonzaga's all-time leading scorer while leading the Zags to the Elite Eight and capitalizing on name, image and likeness opportunities. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Oscar Tshiebwe (C, Sr.) Oscar announced on April 7 he will test the waters of the NBA Draft. Kentucky leads college basketball The Athletics Same Vecenie made an appearance on the Game Theory Podcast and talked about what he believes went wrong this season. What could a former national player of the year command financially on the college hoops free-agent market?. Despite his college production, Tshiebwe is not viewed as a surefire NBA draft selection. Eastern Michigan sophomore Emoni Bates, a former top-five recruit, announced on Monday that he had declared for the 2023 NBA draft ahead of the early entry deadline. Hes 24-years-old, but a top contributor for the Indiana Pacers. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). Slip him the ball in the paint and hell find a way to finish. 2.) Players have until 11:59 p.m. on May 31 to withdraw from the draft if they wish to return to college, which sets up an anxious few weeks for players and programs determining what their futures will look like. Walsh, a freshman,is a former five-star prospect who had a good debut on an Arkansas team that was stop-and-go for much of the season. Main Photo: Yet if Tshiebwe decides it is in his best interests to return to college hoops to use his super-senior year of eligibility, it will be interesting to see if that opportunity is available to him at UK. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. The decision is his, but the draft stock is definitely there and rising. Its just the fit together does not work in a manner that helps you win basketball games at the highest level. For Tshiebwe, the decision on what to do next is more complicated than for most. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. It would be great to be in blue again because I love the place, I love the fans, I love everything about Kentucky, he said. Draft stock watch: Oscar Tshiebwe. I have covered every Kentucky-Louisville football game since 1994, every UK-U of L basketball game but three since 1996-97 and every Kentucky Derby since 1994. the average salary for pro basketball players in the EuroLeague, My confession: Ill be rooting for Rick Pitino to save St. Johns basketball, The biggest decision of the Kentucky basketball offseason could reshape the next UK roster. Ron Holland was someone Kentucky really wanted in the 2023 class. Sundays game between Kentucky and Michigan is expected to get plenty of NBA eyeballs. I'm choosing to answer the question presented in the most literal sense and going with Tshiebwe because I really do believe he could benefit more than any other early entrant to the 2023 NBA Draft by returning to Kentucky and capitalizing on another year of name, image and likeness opportunities. He averaged 6.0 points in the Big Dance, down from his season average of 7.1. NBA money, even as a rookie second-rounder, is solid as well. He can go through the pre-draft process to By Adam Finkelstein Jan 8, 6:00 PM. The NBA announced today that 242 players have filed as early entry candidates for NBA Draft 2023 presented by State Farm. And playing next to an elite playmaker in Fears could do wonders to spotlight for NBA teams what he does well. Oscar Tshiebwe has accomplished just about every individual honor in NCAA basketball but it seems hes still not certain if his next step is to leave for the NBA. Despite that, hes officially revealed his decision to test the pro waters before making his ultimate decision. For an encore this season, Tshiebwe averaged 16.5 points and once again led the nation with 13.7 rebounds per game while logging 20 double-doubles en route to becoming UK's first two-time All-American since Tayshaun Prince in 2001 and 2002 despite undergoing knee surgery just prior to the start of the season. "There is no player in that league like Oscar. Draft Notes. Tshiebwe announced on April 7 that he would declare for the 2023 NBA draft while maintaining the right to return to school next season. Get the latest UK news sent straight to your inbox with our FREE email newsletter, I know that he who has begun good work in me will complete it ???? NBA Draft Stock Watch: Kentucky. Rudy GobertandClint Capela arent great floor spacers but still excellent centers. His 28 boards vs. Western Kentucky last season was the most by a Wildcat since Mike Phillips in 1976. NBA Draft expert says Kentuckys problems started with Oscar Tshiebwe, Lil Wayne visits Coach Cal ahead of Lexington concert; also calls Oscar Tshiebwe. Odds and lines subject to change. Two did (Gonzaga's Drew Timme and Iowa's Kris Murray), and two didn't (Arkansas' Jaylin Williams and Duke's Trevor Keels).
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