Oscar Tshiebwe: stats, last game & news
Ranking 2025-2026
Statistics 2025-2026
| League | Team | games played | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Field goals | 2-point field goals | 3-point field goals | Free throws | Offensive rebounds | Defensive rebounds | Turnovers | Blocks against | Personal fouls | Fouls drawn | +/- | Évaluation | Performance Index Rating | Player Impact Estimate | Usage % | Possessions | True Shooting % | Effective FG % | 3-Point Attempt Rate | Free Throw Rate | Offensive Rebound % | Defensive Rebound % | Total Rebound % | Assist % | Turnover % | Assist-Turnover Ratio | Steal % | Block % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 27 | 16:35 | 7.8 | 6.7 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 3.4/5.4 63.4% | 3.4/5.4 63.4% | -/- - | 1/1.8 55.1% | 2.9 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 1.3 | -2.9 | 12.9 | 12.1 | 4.3 | 15.8% | 6.9 | 63.3% | 63.4% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 17.6% | 25.5% | 21.4% | 8.7% | 2.1% | 5.9 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
 |  | 23 | 28:04 | 13.6 | 15.5 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 5.2/8.9 58.5% | 5.2/8.7 59.8% | -/0.3 16.7% | 1.9/2.5 75.4% | 7 | 8.5 | 1.8 | - | 3 | - | 0.7 | 28.1 | 25.1 | 9.5 | 17.8% | 11.8 | 68.0% | 58.8% | 2.9% | 27.8% | 27.2% | 32.9% | 30.1% | 9.7% | 3.1% | 3.3 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
Last Games
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32:04 | 29 | 17 | 3 | - | - | D 131-107 @  | NBA | |
| 28:14 | 16 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 1 | V 147-101 vs  | NBA | |
| 21:01 | 12 | 7 | - | 2 | - | D 156-137 @  | NBA | |
| 20:10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | - | - | D 146-111 @  | NBA | |
| 21:24 | 15 | 10 | 1 | 2 | - | D 140-106 @  | NBA | |
| 20:32 | 8 | 7 | - | 1 | - | D 117-130 vs  | NBA | |
| 18:49 | 7 | 8 | 1 | - | - | D 113-122 vs  | NBA |
Player Profile
When Oscar Tshiebwe traded his cleats for basketball shoes in 2014, few could have imagined that a kid from Lubumbashi would become one of the most respected centers in American college basketball. This late switch, motivated by his exceptional height, marked the beginning of a meteoric rise from the hills of the Democratic Republic of Congo to the courts of the NCAA.
Bismack Biyombo's influence proved decisive in this transformation. At a camp organized by the NBA star, the young Congolese player impressed enough to earn a heavyweight mentor. Intense training sessions on the terrain of his hometown forged his physical resilience, a quality that would stay with him throughout his career.
His move to the United States in 2015 opened a new chapter. Between Mountain Mission School in Virginia and Kennedy Catholic High School in Pennsylvania, Tshiebwe collected state titles and earned the prestigious Pennsylvania Gatorade Player of the Year award. His participation in the McDonald's All-American Game and the Nike Hoop Summit confirmed his status as a top prospect.
His deep Christian faith accompanies him at every step, which he expresses publicly with gratitude. After stints at West Virginia and then Kentucky, where he established himself as a dominant force under the boards, the center experienced the ups and downs of the 2023 NBA Draft. Going undrafted, he bounced back with determination, signing successively with the Indiana Pacers and then the Utah Jazz, while also playing for the Salt Lake City Stars in the G League.
This unconventional journey, from Congolese football to American professional courts, reflects a remarkable perseverance that continues to define his basketball career.
Honors & Championships
Oscar Tshiebwe established himself as a dominant force under the boards throughout his career, from high school all the way to the NBA.
- PIAA Class 1A State Champion in high school, averaging 23.4 points, 18 rebounds, and 5 blocks per game as a senior
- Averaged 11.2 points and 9.3 rebounds during his freshman year at West Virginia
- Set the University of Kentucky record with 437 rebounds in a single season
- Led the nation in rebounds per game for two consecutive seasons, peaking at 13.7 rebounds per game
- Sixth-leading rebounder in Kentucky history with 952 total rebounds
- Made his NBA debut in 2023, scoring his first points against the Milwaukee Bucks
Awards & Individual Honors
Oscar Tshiebwe established himself as one of the most dominant players in American college basketball with an impressive collection of national honors.
- Named Pennsylvania Gatorade Player of the Year in high school
- Named Sporting News National Player of the Year and unanimous SEC Player of the Year in 2022 at Kentucky
- Won every major National Player of the Year award in college basketball in 2022
- Two-time All-American selection
- Unanimous First-Team All-SEC selection
- Selected for the 2024 NBA G League Next Up Game
- Participated in the McDonald's All-American Game and the Nike Hoop Summit during his senior year of high school
