Oscar Tshiebew is a 22 years old Congolese college basketball player for Kentucky Wildcats who plays in the center position.
Initially, he attended West Virginia Mountaineers for two years but transferred to Wildcats in 2021.
The big and muscular center is well known for his offensive and defensive rebounding in the court.
In 2018 Oscar earned Pennsylvania Gatorade Player of the Year. He was also named Mc Donald’s All-American and Nike Hoop Summit.
Who Is Oscar Tshiebew?
Oscar Tshiebew is a collegiate basketball player for Southeastern Conference (SEC) side Kentucky Wildcats.
But previously, as Rivals and 247, 5-star prospect, he committed to West Virginia but left the program in 2021 due to personal reasons.
During his senior year at Kennedy Catholic High School, he recorded 23.4 PPG, 18RPG, and 5 BPG leading the team to PIAA Class Championship.
Later, in his first year at Virginia, he earned ALl-Big 12 Second Team and All-Newcomer Team honors.
On 11 November 2021, Oscar made his Kentucky debut in a 79-71 defeat to Duke, registering 20 rebounds and 17 points in the game.
Oscar Tshiebew Age And Parents Revealed
As of writing, Oscar Tshiebew is 22 years old. He was born on 27 November 1999 in Lubumbashi, Congo.
He was born to parents Mbuyi and Kaya Rosalie Tshiebwe, who list them as his greatest influencer and role model.
During his childhood, he initially played football but later switched to basketball as he was tall.
Oscar’s father was a pastor, so he has strong faith in God. His father taught him never to affect the relationship with God as they have great plans for life.
Oscar also has five siblings, Bevi, Denphin, Debaba (brothers), and Cenina, Maggie (sisters).
Oscar Tshiebew Ethnicity: Where He Is From?
Oscar Tshiebew is from DR Congo and holds Congolese nationality. He follows the Christain religion and is a strong god believer.
He has not disclosed his ethnicity to date. But according to several online sources, he holds African-American ethnicity.
Oscar did not play basketball until 2014, but after attending Congolese basketball camp, NBA player Bismack Biyombo helped him excel in his basketball career.
He moved to the USA in 2015 to pursue his education and basketball career and currently lives in Kentucky.