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. Hes also an ideal player to have in your locker room because he will truly care about his teammates, the organization and the community. He led the country in rebounding for the second straight year and ranked second in total rebound percentage (23.6). UK's Wallace, projected lottery pick, to enter draft. 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. They upset Kansas in the second round to make the Sweet 16, then were punched out of the bracket by eventual national champion UConn. You can listen to Vecenies appearance on the Game Theory Podcast below. Sports have been his passion since he was young, whether it be playing them, watching them, or writing about them. The good news for Kentucky fans is that Tshiebwe returning definitely seems on the table. Thats my guess, but I have not talked to them all, Calipari said. Detroit, Houston and San Antonio have the best The Spartans marched into the second weekend of this year's NCAA Tournament -- which as a No. Eligibility restrictions apply. More time on the ball, which could be in the cards with roster turnover, may benefit Akins next season. He has one year of eligibility left and is said to be open to returning to Lexington after testing the pre-draft process. Ultimately, if he decides to jump now, it's easy to imagine Livingston as a second-round pick or undrafted free agent who winds up on a two-way contract. However, he struggled mightily 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. But he's not there yet, I don't think. 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. Im excited for Oscar to go through this process to see if its his time to live out his ultimate goal.". 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. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. First off, hes eligible for another year in Lexington next season. 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. 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. Si vous souhaitez personnaliser vos choix, cliquez sur Grer les paramtres de confidentialit. Hes averaging 16.9 points, 15.3 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and 1.5 blocks per game. 4 Aaron Bradshaw. 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). To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. He has the physicality and defensive upside to make him a treasured off-the-bench specialist down the road. @JonRothstein asked Oscar Tshiebwe if he is coming back to @KentuckyMBB next season. 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. --Kyle Boone. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. The decision is his, but the draft stock is definitely there and rising. UNCs Bacot has already announced that he will return to Chapel Hill to use his super-senior year of eligibility in 2023-24. NBA money, even as a rookie second-rounder, is solid as well. But whatever decision God has told me to do thats what Im going to do.. Basketball News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors. Wagner was named the Iverson Classic National High School Player of the Year. During an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show this week, ESPN college basketball analyst Seth Greenbergsaid he expects to see the two-time All-American return to Kentucky next season. "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. Its not gonna hate on a lot of these individual players. 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. 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. It seems likely that Oscar Tshiebwe has played his final game for the Kentucky Wildcats. 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. The exciting bit about Tshiebwes comments on CBS Sports Network has to do with his experience of Kentucky. I came to the Herald-Leader in the glamorous position of agate clerk on Aug. 27, 1990. On another hand, however, his stellar play this season essentially makes him a 2022 NBA Draft lock, and possibly even a late first-rounder. That could change in 2023. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. As long as he earns a degree from Kentucky, Tshiebwe could go back into the portal as a graduate transfer. North Carolina big man Armando Bacot, who is in a similar situation to Tshiebwe in terms of earning power, marketability and draft stock, already announced he will return to the Tar Heels next season. In what is still a relatively-new era in college sports, the latter scenario would yield two fascinating questions: 1.) 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). 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. Since that time, Ive worked as small-college beat reporter, sports enterprise/investigative reporter and, since August, 2001, as a full-time sports columnist. April 25, 2023 2:08 pm ET. In todays NBA, the preferred style of basketball with emphasis on outside shooting and pick-and-roll actions has moved against a rebound-first forward prospect such as Tshiebwe. -- Gary Parrish. 2 D.J. Im a person who, I dont make a decision based on what I think is good for me. The senior big man now has until May 31 to withdraw his name from the draft if he chooses to go back to college. 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. Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe is the latest men's college basketball star to declare for the upcoming NBA draft. 4 recruit in Class of 2024, commits to Arizona, NBA announces 242 players declaring early for draft, SEC considers hefty penalties for court storming, Pitino jokes giving out number helps recruiting. Sign up for the The Rookie Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Whether fans want to admit it or not, money talks and is almost always a driving force in decisions. The NBA announced today that 242 players have filed as early entry candidates for NBA Draft 2023 presented by State Farm. The one thing we dont yet know about him is if hell be an NBA Draft prospect as well. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. He's lost players a year earlier than anticipated basically every spring since he got to Arkansas. Tshiebwe averaged 16.5 PPG and 13.7 RPG this past season. Calipari is bringing in the nation's No. 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. 30 on ESPNs Best Available list. 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. 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. There shouldnt be any debate there. 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. Murray, meanwhile, solidified his standing as a likely first-round draft pick with a huge year for the Hawkeyes. It will be really weird. Ex-UK starting QB is gearing up to coach against the Cats. 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. It will certainly be an interesting offseason of decisions for the University of KentuckysOscar Tshiebwe. section: | slug: dribble-handoff-kentuckys-oscar-tshiebwe-among-players-who-should-withdraw-from-nba-draft-return-to-college | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | I respect everything that he has done. 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? The full video, which can be found above, outlines what some of the concerns are from an NBA perspective. 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. Recent mock drafts from Bleacher Report and USA Today feature Tshiebwe in the second round. Kentucky basketball has been an assembly line for 5-star recruits who will soon become NBA Draft prospects. Will there be a second or will he leave for the NBA Draft? 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Hes averaging 16.9 points, 15.3 rebounds, 1.8 steals, and All Rights Reserved. 7 seed, they really had no business doing -- thanks to the technical brilliance of coach Tom Izzo and a roster that was cohesive and experienced enough to click at just the right time. 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. Morris mentions the style of play in college can either help or hurt you in the WNBA. Hes 24-years-old, but a top contributor for the Indiana Pacers. Is the SEC going overboard in its drive to stop fans from rushing the field/court? Tshiebwes struggles in defending against the high pick-and-roll this season are a big reason the Wildcats rank only 66th in adjusted defensive efficiency in the Pomeroy Ratings. Nous, Yahoo, faisons partie de la famille de marques Yahoo. Tshiebwe also averaged 16.5 points and shot 56% from the field, earning All-American honors in the process. Livingston entered Kentucky as a five-star prospect in the Class of 2022 and showed plenty of promise on the defensive end while starting in 26 of 34 games for the Wildcats. But two years in a row, it did not happen," a dejected Tshiebwe said after the Wildcats' 75-69 loss to Kansas State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament last month. There can be plenty of debate about what was the problem this season. Oscar transferred from West Virginia to Kentucky where he had a monster junior season. 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 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. Main Photo: There can be plenty of debate about what was the problem this season. However, one NBA Draft expert believes the problem was the return of the reigning National Player of the Year, Oscar Tshiebwe. The Athletics Same Vecenie made an appearance on the Game Theory Podcast and talked about what he believes went wrong this season. 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. Hes already scheduled workouts with the Celtics, Bucks, Rockets and Kings. Floor spacing is all the rage in the NBA, but more traditional centers still have a place. Jackson, a combo guard, is a potential first-rounder. 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. 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. Tshiebwes draft stock is one of the biggest arguments for the big man coming back to Kentucky for another season. He didn't repeat as Player of the Year this past season, but still paced the nation in rebounding at 13.7 per game. 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. The G League Elite Camp will take place May 13-14 with the draft combine set to run May 15-21 in Chicago, Illinois. 2.) Tshiebwe averaged 16.5 PPG and 13.7 RPG this past season. Tshiebwe is a historically great rebounder and had moments where he absolutely dominated teams on offense with his strength. Kentucky leads college basketball with six different players listed among The Draftables, a comprehensive list of NBA prospects currently playing college basketball, and Michigan has anascending one-and-done candidate in Jett Howard. 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. . 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. He also is expected to be a candidate to compete in the draft combine or G League Elite Camp. Another Sweet 16 is about to begin without Kentucky. This is a roster that can be successful in the regular season. Do I think he's likely to improve his NBA Draft stock with a fifth season of college basketball? For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Email us at seaofblue@gmail.com. Two did (Gonzaga's Drew Timme and Iowa's Kris Murray), and two didn't (Arkansas' Jaylin Williams and Duke's Trevor Keels). 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. 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. 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. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. However, he will have the opportunity to improve his stock in his upcoming workouts. It is unclear if Bates has signed with an agent or retained his ability to return to school next season. The first is his age. The league office released the official list of early entry candidates for the 2022 NBA draft, and there werent too many surprises. See our ethics statement. Oscar is a force as a rebounder but doesnt bring much on the offensive end, was the accompanying analysis. Slip him the ball in the paint and hell find a way to finish. 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. 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. 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 ???? Got a link you think we should check out? Finding him in a first-round mock is downright rare. And Cal needs someone to get in his ear and explain that to him.. 2023 NBA draft top 100 and stock watch: Who impressed at the Champions Classic? 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). mesurer votre utilisation de nos sites et applications. 1 prospect Justin Edwards, No. You can watch every March Madness game with SlingTV. I'm excited for Oscar to go through this process to see if it's his time to live out his ultimate goal.". 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. To break down exactly why that is, we went to the video room. Hes a consensus All-American and a record-setter. Walsh is an NBA prospect, for sure. Wohlabaugh began the 2022 season as Kentuckys left tackle before being benched. That prospect would be big man Oscar Tshiebwe, 2022s National College Player of the Year. In the Razorbacks' three NCAA Tournament games, Walsh had more fouls (10) than rebounds (7). 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. 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. Tshiebwe will lead Kentucky this month and can only raise his draft stock from here. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 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. Hes currently ranked No. 87. The 200-card base set features 185 athletes featuring all four Athletes Unlimited sports. Hes also shooting over 69 percent from the field. His 48 double-doubles are tied with Cotton Nash for the second-most ever at UK, behind only Dan Issel's 64. He's No. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. A worry will be his limited offensive game. Both Tshiebwe and Bacot are, at best, projected as late second round picks and could stand to earn much more at the college level. "Not everybody is able to make their dream true. 1 recruiting class, led by overall No. College basketballs unanimous national player of the year in 2021-22 and a consensus Second Team All-America choice in 2022-23, Tshiebwe (16.5 ppg, 13.7 rpg this season) is one of the most-decorated players in mens college hoops this decade. If I were him, I wouldn't walk away from that. 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 I would also like to thank Coach Calipari and the coaching staff for believing in a kid from the Congo, as well as my teammates for standing beside me and fighting every day. The 2021 NBA Draft has a good example inChris Duarte. (Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports). 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. 49 overall pick. Eric Musselman is more comfortable with significant roster turnover than maybe any coach in the sport. Mike Budenholzers Job With Bucks In Jeopardy? "It has been amazing to see the many blessings He has shown me through my time at the University of Kentucky. --David Cobb. Oscar Tshiebwe had an unforgettable first season with Kentucky basketball. Tshiebwe is dominating the college basketball landscape. This was his response pic.twitter.com/FPzsZK4xPX, CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) April 3, 2022. Last year, our team each identified one player we believed should return to college after going through the pre-draft process. - Philippians 1:6 @KentuckyMBB pic.twitter.com/oxepSlCWR9. How would Kentucky fans feel if Oscar Tshiebwe, beloved Wildcat, were to finish his college career playing for, lets say randomly, Tennessee? --Matt Norlander. Its difficult to imagine (but certainly not impossible) Tshiebwe putting up even better numbers next season at the collegiate level, so hes certainly ready to go pro. Please login to leave a reply. He announced the decision on his Instagram page The draft lottery will take place on May 17. Who should withdraw from NBA Draft, return to college? The 6-foot-9 Tshiebwe was originally a transfer from West Virginia before exploding as the best rebounder in the nation. 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. 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. Sundays game between Kentucky and Michigan is expected to get plenty of NBA eyeballs. Despite his college production, Tshiebwe is not viewed as a surefire NBA draft selection. Two years in a row, it did not happen.. My dream was to do something great, Tshiebwe said of his time at Kentucky. No. This is not an NCAA Tournament title roster, and the reason for that is kinda Oscar Tshiebwe, in my opinion, Vecenie stated. afficher des publicits et des contenus personnaliss en fonction de vos profils de centres dintrt; mesurer lefficacit des publicits et contenus personnaliss; et. Tshiebwe will succeed defensively. Kentucky All-American Oscar Tshiebwe to test pre-draft process. Oscar Tshiebwe 'not opposed' to one more season at Kentucky The problem for Kentucky is that this roster is flawed to win a national title. And Go Cats!!!! "I'm probably going to say sorry to Big Blue Nation because when I came here, my dream was to do something great. Tshiebwe can enter the NBA Draft without risking his eligibility for next season so long as he doesnt hire an agent. Kentucky's Tshiebwe to test NBA draft waters, Men's college basketball rosters: Comings and goings for 2023-24, 2023 No. Both players have been invited to the NBA Combine in Chicago in May. 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. 1 player in the portal. 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. He averaged just 6.3 points per game on 30.5% 3-point shooting during his freshman campaign didn't show much shot-creation acumen. 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. 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. The Wildcats are also in pursuit of Michigan transfer Hunter Dickinson, the No. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. In 10 games for West Virginia, Tshiebwe averaged 8.5 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. 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. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. 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