Wohlabaugh began the 2022 season as Kentuckys left tackle before being benched. The Lakers Are Toast. Oscar is a force as a rebounder but doesnt bring much on the offensive end, was the accompanying analysis. Can We Blame LeBron. Add Walsh to the list that's vulnerable to exit. Hes a consensus All-American and a record-setter. UNCs Bacot has already announced that he will return to Chapel Hill to use his super-senior year of eligibility in 2023-24. The NBA announced today that 242 players have filed as early entry candidates for NBA Draft 2023 presented by State Farm. 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. 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. The early entry deadline for 2023 NBA Draft hopefuls passed on Sunday night, setting up big decisions for the players who are preserving their NCAA eligibility while going through the pre-draft process. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll College Basketball and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. He simply isnt moving the needle for the NBA. 2023 NBA draft top 100 and stock watch: Who impressed at the Champions Classic? The full video, which can be found above, outlines what some of the concerns are from an NBA perspective. 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. 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. Tshiebwe is not projected to be selected in either round this year. 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. He played one and a half seasons at West Virginia to open his career before transferring to Kentucky in January 2021. The decision is his, but the draft stock is definitely there and rising. Tshiebwe is dominating the college basketball landscape. Hes averaging 16.9 points, 15.3 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and 1.5 blocks per game. Hes also shooting over 69 percent from the field. National Player of the Year honors can be coming in the future. That prospect would be big man Oscar Tshiebwe, 2022s National College Player of the Year. 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 ???? 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. He didn't repeat as Player of the Year this past season, but still paced the nation in rebounding at 13.7 per game. Yet the 6-foot-9, 255-pound product of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, appears to have slight odds of hearing his name called in the 2023 NBA Draft. 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. Tshiebwes draft stock is one of the biggest arguments for the big man coming back to Kentucky for another season. 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. 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.. Kentucky has already seen starters Cason Wallace and Jacob Toppin declare for the NBA draft with the intent to remain in the draft, while Antonio Reeves is doing so while maintaining his college eligibility. Kentucky leads college basketball To break down exactly why that is, we went to the video room. DJ Wagner and Justin Edwards honored at Iverson Classic. --Matt Norlander. The consensus among NBA evaluators is that while Tshiebwe is an undeniably dominant college player, his NBA prospectus is a little less clear. 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. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Its just the fit together does not work in a manner that helps you win basketball games at the highest level. Tshiebwe announced on April 7 that he would declare for the 2023 NBA draft while maintaining the right to return to school next season. However, he will have the opportunity to improve his stock in his upcoming workouts. He's lost players a year earlier than anticipated basically every spring since he got to Arkansas. Floor spacing is all the rage in the NBA, but more traditional centers still have a place. The problem for Kentucky is that this roster is flawed to win a national title. But he's not there yet, I don't think. As the NBA game has evolved, the role for a non-shooting big is as a rim-running, alley-oop dunk option on offense and a shot-blocking rim protector on defense. Oscar Tshiebwe 'not opposed' to one more season at Kentucky Email us at seaofblue@gmail.com. 1 player in the portal. I came to the Herald-Leader in the glamorous position of agate clerk on Aug. 27, 1990. Draft stock watch: Oscar Tshiebwe. He's No. 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. 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. What could a former national player of the year command financially on the college hoops free-agent market?. The exciting bit about Tshiebwes comments on CBS Sports Network has to do with his experience of Kentucky. But with another year of offensive refinement, the calculus could change dramatically for Livingston, who has all the ingredients of an eventual NBA rotation player. section: | slug: dribble-handoff-kentuckys-oscar-tshiebwe-among-players-who-should-withdraw-from-nba-draft-return-to-college | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe finished with 22 points, 18 rebounds and four blocks in his season debut but eventually fouled out in Tuesday's 2OT loss to Michigan State. That is, weighing whether the money available to them in college hoops thanks to name, image and likeness opportunities makes staying in school a more attractive option than playing professionally overseas. But within that role, it would still be possible for him to demonstrate marked development in his shooting and offensive versatility. At nbadraftroom.com, they listed Tshiebwe as the 76th-best prospect available in 2023 for what is typically a 60-player draft. There can be plenty of debate about what was the problem this season. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Eligibility restrictions apply. So who are the players we believe would benefit from returning to college for the 2023-24 season after going through this year's NBA Draft process? If he does, he could become a first-round pick in 2024 since his size, athleticism and defensive ability are all working in his favor. Why a big change in John Caliparis philosophy has not paid off for Kentucky, For Mark Stoops and troops, 10 ways to make positive history in 2023. He has the skills necessary to succeed in the league. I respect everything that he has done. Its not gonna hate on a lot of these individual players. 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 His 28 boards vs. Western Kentucky last season was the most by a Wildcat since Mike Phillips in 1976. The reigning national player of the year returned to Kentucky for a senior year, but a preseason knee procedure prevented him from reaching full health until midway through. I am a native Kentuckian, a graduate of North Hardin High School (Radcliff) and the University of Kentucky. 1 prospect Justin Edwards, No. The SEC punishing schools whose fans rush the field or storm the court with game forfeits or loss of a home game is being discussed. Today (as an avid NBA viewer), I will give my own thoughts, analysis and NBA draft scouting report on Oscar Tshiebwe. Kentucky basketball forward Oscar Tshiebwe. The Hogs would be a borderline top-10 team in that scenario. In 10 games for West Virginia, Tshiebwe averaged 8.5 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. Both players have been invited to the NBA Combine in Chicago in May. 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. 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. Jackson, a combo guard, is a potential first-rounder. First off, hes eligible for another year in Lexington next season. The 6-foot-9 forward was a consensus second-team All-American after averaging 16.5 points, 13.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.6 steals and one block. If I were him, I wouldn't walk away from that. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. He led the country in rebounding for the second straight year and ranked second in total rebound percentage (23.6). You can listen to Vecenies appearance on the Game Theory Podcast below. 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To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/2023/04/28/kentucky-oscar-tshiebwe-nba-pre-draft-workouts/, San Jose State guard Omari Moore: 'I felt like I was truly the best player in the Mountain West', 242 players filed as early entry candidates for 2023 NBA draft, Former top recruit Emoni Bates officially declares for 2023 NBA draft, Report: DaRon Holmes II declared for the draft ahead of the deadline, Report: International prospect Tristan Vukcevic declares for NBA draft, Twin brothers Amen and Ausar Thompson declare for 2023 NBA draft, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. NBA money, even as a rookie second-rounder, is solid as well. "There is no player in that league like Oscar. For Tshiebwe, the decision on what to do next is more complicated than for most. Tshiebwe is a historically great rebounder and had moments where he absolutely dominated teams on offense with his strength. The addition of top-30 recruit Jeremy Fears, a lead guard with wiggle who plays selflessly, could be an upgrade on the backcourt that benefits Akins as he continues to develop. Tshiebwe, a 6-foot-9 center from Congo, was the consensus National Player of the Year in 2022 after averaging 17.4 points and 15.1 rebounds -- leading the country in the latter category. And Cal needs someone to get in his ear and explain that to him.. --Kyle Boone. Various published reports have estimated Tshiebwes income from NIL at Kentucky in 2022-23 between $915,000 and $2.75 million. The deadline to apply to become an early-entry candidate for the 2023 NBA Draft has passed, and several prospects soon have tough Thats my guess, but I have not talked to them all, Calipari said. 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. See our ethics statement. Out of five 2023 NBA mock drafts that I checked Thursday morning, only one, USA Todays, had Tshiebwe being drafted and that was in the second round as the No. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'I9JgCfaQRB55ZAGLD1jygw',sig:'faLU6HTUBACUt-PPpb6iXDPinl4nFUSD9bSEkhceFdE=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1237236922',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Dylan is a journalism graduate of Texas Christian University. Tshiebwe will certainly be matched-up with taller players, but he plays with unprecedented strength. 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. In the Razorbacks' three NCAA Tournament games, Walsh had more fouls (10) than rebounds (7). 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. Hes a consensus All-American and a record-setter. The one thing we dont yet know about him is if hell be an NBA Draft prospect as well. Kentucky big man and 2022 National Player of the Year Oscar Tshiebwe declared for the 2023 NBA Draft Friday while maintaining his final year of college eligibility. Will there be a second or will he leave for the NBA Draft? Last season, Tshiebwe joined Anthony Davis as the school's second consensus national player of the year after averaging 17.4 points and 15.1 rebounds, becoming the first NCAA Division I player in 42 years to average 15 points and 15 rebounds. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. 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 adds in another tweet. Griner made it clear she will not be going overseas to play basketball unless she is representing her country at the Olympics. Oscar Tshiebwe (C, Sr.) Oscar announced on April 7 he will test the waters of the NBA Draft. It's hard to imagine any Kentucky player who accomplished more individually over two seasons than Tshiebwe, who ranks in the top 10 in rebounds (952), top 25 in blocks (87), top 30 in steals (112), and the top 50 in points (1,117). More time on the ball, which could be in the cards with roster turnover, may benefit Akins next season. Murray, meanwhile, solidified his standing as a likely first-round draft pick with a huge year for the Hawkeyes. 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. Do I think he's likely to improve his NBA Draft stock with a fifth season of college basketball? Oscar Tshiebwe and Jacob Toppin, however, have been outliers on the other side. Near the end of his rant about Kentucky, Vecenie notes that Kentuckys problem is also about the roster pieces not fitting well together. Hes averaging 16.9 points, 15.3 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and 1.5 blocks per game. He can go through the pre-draft process to The Wildcats are also in pursuit of Michigan transfer Hunter Dickinson, the No. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Hes already scheduled workouts with the Celtics, Bucks, Rockets and Kings. And Go Cats!!!! Tshiebwe announced on April 7 that he would declare for the 2023 NBA draft while maintaining the right to return to school next season. Tshiebwe will succeed defensively. Two years in a row, it did not happen.. 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. 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. This was his response pic.twitter.com/FPzsZK4xPX, CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) April 3, 2022. A worry will be his limited offensive game. He can get to his spots with ease and has grown into one of the better 3-point shooters in the conference while making strides as an on-ball creator. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Im a person who, I dont make a decision based on what I think is good for me. He also is expected to be a candidate to compete in the draft combine or G League Elite Camp. He announced the decision on his Instagram page The good news for Kentucky fans is that Tshiebwe returning definitely seems on the table. Wagner was named the Iverson Classic National High School Player of the Year. 30 on ESPNs Best Available list. "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. 4 Aaron Bradshaw. Kentucky big man and 2022 consensus national player of the year Oscar Tshiebwe will enter the 2023 NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility, he announced Friday afternoon. 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. Tshiebwe is a historically great rebounder and had moments where he absolutely dominated teams on offense with his strength. This is not an NCAA Tournament title roster, and the reason for that is kinda Oscar Tshiebwe, in my opinion, Vecenie stated. Sahvir Wheeler and Ugonna Onyenso have entered the transfer portal. 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. Log in Register, Draft Notes: Sanogo, Jackson, Tshiebwe, Bates, Droppers, Sixers Joel Embiid Doubtful For Game 1 Vs. Boston, Cavaliers Wont Consider Replacing J.B. Bickerstaff, Raptors Taking Broad Approach To Head Coaching Search. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. 1. Hes also an ideal player to have in your locker room because he will truly care about his teammates, the organization and the community. Hes a That prospect would be big man Oscar Tshiebwe, 2022s National College Player of the Year. 1:48 pm ET, Miami (Ohio) WBB coach resigns after investigation, Texas joins Top 25 And 1 after landing Abmas, Five-star prospect Ron Holland decommits from Texas, Ranking college basketball's top 40 transfers of 2023, No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. And with an increased role as a sophomore, Walsh could boost his pro stock with another year under Muss, who of course has an NBA background that could serve him well. . 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. @JonRothstein asked Oscar Tshiebwe if he is coming back to @KentuckyMBB next season. His 48 double-doubles are tied with Cotton Nash for the second-most ever at UK, behind only Dan Issel's 64. -- Gary Parrish. 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. 1 in the 2023-24 men's Way-Too-Early Top 25, Everything you need to know about "The Bag Game," a podcast on college hoops' bribery scandal. 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. 2 D.J. "Oscar fulfilled one dream by being a Kentucky basketball player, but he's ready to chase this next dream," coach John Calipari said. That could change in 2023. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 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). Sundays game between Kentucky and Michigan is expected to get plenty of NBA eyeballs. "It has been amazing to see the many blessings He has shown me through my time at the University of Kentucky. Morris mentions the style of play in college can either help or hurt you in the WNBA. The decision is his, but the draft stock is definitely there and rising. Ron Holland was someone Kentucky really wanted in the 2023 class. Tshiebwes skills and physical traits do not fit those tasks. Sports have been his passion since he was young, whether it be playing them, watching them, or writing about them. Oscar transferred from West Virginia to Kentucky where he had a monster junior season. According to europrobasket.com, the average salary for pro basketball players in the EuroLeague the top tier of professional hoops in Europe is between $400,000 and $800,000, though star players can command low-to-mid seven-figure contracts. 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. A Sea of Blue has all the Kentucky Wildcats news and analysis you need, so be sure to go like our Facebook page and then go follow us on Twitter. Only God knows what my future holds, but until then, its time to get to work.". - Philippians 1:6 @KentuckyMBB pic.twitter.com/oxepSlCWR9. Despite his college production, Tshiebwe is not viewed as a surefire NBA draft selection. The Athletics Same Vecenie made an appearance on the Game Theory Podcast and talked about what he believes went wrong this season. For me to be here for two years, I just give all the glory to God. Is the SEC going overboard in its drive to stop fans from rushing the field/court? 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