After being named the 2021-22 consensus men’s college basketball player of the year, Oscar Tshiebwe was named the G League Rookie of the Year on Tuesday.
Oscar Tshiebwe became a dominant force in college basketball, specifically over his two seasons at Kentucky. Now, in his first year as a professional, it has translated to him winning a significant award as a rookie.
First-year big man Oscar Tshiebwe, who is on a two-way contract with the Pacers, has been named the NBA G League’s Rookie of the Year for the 2023-24 season, according to an announcement from the league.
INDIANAPOLIS — Last night, a pair of Indiana Pacers two-way contract players got playing time in a loss against the New Orleans Pelicans. Kendall Brown and Oscar Tshiebwe, two youngsters on deals that let them split time between the NBA and the G League, both played in the fourth quarter on Friday.
INDIANAPOLIS — The G League Next Up game, essentially the G League All-Star game, took place on Sunday in Indianapolis. It is the second-ever year for the event, which features many of the G League's best talents.
INDIANAPOLIS — Friday night, Indiana Pacers players Bennedict Mathurin and Oscar Tshiebwe participated in the Rising Stars event at 2024 NBA All-Star weekend.
Oscar Tshiebwe didn’t hesitate to posterize an old rival during the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend. In the finals of the Rising Stars Challenge, the former Kentucky standout threw down a mean jam over former Auburn center Walker Kessler.
INDIANAPOLIS — The G League Next Up game, which will be held in Indianapolis during All-Star weekend, will have a local participant. Indiana Mad Ants center Oscar Tshiebwe, who is currently on a two-way contract with the Indiana Pacers, will take part in the festivities.
Tyrese Haliburton won't be the only Indiana Pacers player involved with All-Star weekend. The NBA announced the participants for the 2024 Rising Stars event, and both Bennedict Mathurin and Oscar Tshiebwe are participants.
One problem with Kentucky putting a ton of talent in the NBA and G-League is that we often see some Kentucky-on-Kentucky crime when it comes to making great plays. This occurred in the G-League recently as former Kentucky center Oscar Tshiebwe dunked on former Wildcat forward Jacob Toppin.
The Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers were already none too pleased with the other after their divisional matchup with one another, especially after meeting in the semifinals of the NBA’s In-Season Tournament just last week.
A shootout between the Bucks and Pacers in Milwaukee on Wednesday night featured several milestones.
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokoumpo has no doubts in his mind that the Indiana Pacers took the game ball from his historic outing on Wednesday.
A new video is going viral online as it allegedly shows the interaction between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Indiana Pacers players after the Milwaukee Bucks star tried to retrieve his game ball.
As dominant as Oscar Tshiebwe was in college during his time at Kentucky, breaking a number of NCAA records, the question remained about how his game would translate to the NBA.
Former great Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe has been doing great so far in the NBA G-League with the Indiana Mad Ants, as he continues to put up massive rebounding performances just as he did at Kentucky.
Former Naismith Player of the Year and Kentucky center Oscar Tshiebwe made his G League debut and lit up the scoreboard. Tshiebwe scored 33 points, brought
Yep, you read that headline right. Oscar Tshiebwe, who is undoubtedly one of the best rebounders in the history of college basketball, was “half-blind” during his time in Lexington.
It didn't take long for center Oscar Tshiebwe to find a home in the NBA after going undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft. The big man agreed to a two-way contract with the Indiana Pacers just one day later, the team closest in proximity to the University of Kentucky.
In a recent appearance on the Locked On Pacers podcast, Indiana Pacers center Oscar Tshiebwe went in depth on several topics, including his journey to the NBA, his early time with the team, and his rebounding abilities.
The 6-foot-9 power forward/center was a consensus All-American second-teamer with the Wildcats in 2023, but a consensus All-American first-teamer in 2022, probably his best college season.
The Lakers hold the No. 17 pick in the first round of the draft, which will take place on Thursday, June 22. That pick will be the headliner, but their selection at No. 47 in the second round could provide some interesting value as well.
Kentucky senior forward Oscar Tshiebwe, the 2021-22 consensus national player of the year, announced Wednesday on Instagram that he will remain in the 2023 NBA draft.
Tshiebwe had announced in April that he would be putting his name into consideration for the draft but that he would also be retaining his college eligibility.
Oscar Tshiebwe, renowned for his dominating rebounding skills, has captured the attention of basketball enthusiasts as he sets his sights on the NBA Draft.
This week is a big opportunity for three Kentucky Wildcats as they participate in the 2023 NBA Draft Combine, those being: Cason Wallace, Chris Livingston, and Oscar Thsiebwe.
Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe declared for the NBA Draft on Friday, raising a unique question about his future.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — When Oscar Tshiebwe announced that he was transferring to Kentucky from West Virginia, the hype was certainly less than palpable. Big
The college basketball season is nearly two months old, meaning we've had time to take a good look at all of the future NBA talent that is roaming around
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