Oscar Tshiebwe Is Breaking Records Everywhere He Goes — The Rebounding Machine Just Made G-League History
Oscar Tshiebwe simply refuses to slow down. No matter the level, no matter the competition, the former Kentucky Wildcat continues to dominate in the way he knows best — by owning the glass like no one else in modern basketball.
After rewriting the record books at Kentucky and capturing the 2022 Naismith Player of the Year award, Tshiebwe has now made G-League history. In his first full season with the Salt Lake City Stars, Tshiebwe just delivered the most prolific rebounding campaign in NBA G-League history. Let that sink in.
A Historic G-League Season Like No Other
Averaging an absolutely staggering 19 rebounds per game along with 17 points per night, Tshiebwe’s 2023-24 G-League performance has become one for the ages. In today’s fast-paced, perimeter-oriented professional game, where big men often drift outside the paint, Tshiebwe’s dominance on the boards stands out even more.
2023-24 G-League Stats:
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Points: 17.0 PPG
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Rebounds: 19.0 RPG (G-League single-season record)
It’s nearly unheard of at any level of basketball to post numbers like this. Yet Tshiebwe’s rebounding instincts, elite motor, and tireless work ethic have proven impossible to contain. His ability to track down missed shots, position himself perfectly, and fight for every loose ball continues to be his trademark — and it’s working at the professional level just like it did in college.
Carrying His Game Into the NBA
His G-League dominance earned him a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz, where he appeared in 14 NBA games this season. Though minutes were limited, Tshiebwe still made an impression every time he stepped on the floor.
2023-24 NBA Stats:
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18.2 minutes per game
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7.6 points per game
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8.7 rebounds per game
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60% field goal percentage
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74.2% free throw percentage
Even in the NBA, against the world’s best athletes, Tshiebwe showed flashes of his rebounding brilliance. His instincts for the ball are simply unmatched — a skill that cannot be taught, but can change the course of a game instantly.
The Kentucky Legacy That Sparked It All
For Big Blue Nation, Tshiebwe’s professional success is no surprise. Kentucky fans watched him dominate college basketball in a way rarely seen before. After transferring from West Virginia, Tshiebwe quickly became one of the greatest rebounders in Kentucky history.
Career Stats at Kentucky (2021-2023):
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16.9 points per game
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14.4 rebounds per game
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60.1% field goal percentage
In his legendary 2021-22 season, Tshiebwe achieved what few Wildcats ever have:
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Naismith Player of the Year
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Consensus National Player of the Year (first Kentucky player since Anthony Davis in 2012)
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SEC Player of the Year
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17.4 points and 15.1 rebounds per game
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Kentucky’s single-season rebounding record (515 rebounds)
Even as opposing defenses keyed entirely on stopping him in his senior year, Tshiebwe still averaged 16.5 points and 13.7 rebounds. His consistency was staggering. His rebounding was generational.
The Art of Rebounding: Why Tshiebwe Is So Unique
What makes Oscar Tshiebwe’s rebounding ability so special goes far beyond size or strength. He has mastered every element that separates good rebounders from historic ones:
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Nonstop motor
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Elite timing
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Perfect positioning
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Soft, reliable hands
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Relentless competitiveness
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Basketball IQ
His approach to rebounding is an obsession — and it shows on every possession. Whether it’s on the college stage, the G-League hardwood, or an NBA court, Tshiebwe’s ability to control the glass remains unparalleled.
What’s Next for Oscar Tshiebwe?
As Tshiebwe continues to build his professional résumé, one thing remains certain: his rebounding will always give him a chance to stick around in the league. In today’s NBA, where teams crave specialists who can do one thing at an elite level, Tshiebwe’s generational rebounding ability could be his ticket to an expanded NBA role.
Everywhere he’s played, from Rupp Arena to the G-League to his NBA appearances, Tshiebwe has never been anything other than who he is: a rebounding machine, a tireless worker, and a fan favorite.
And if history is any indication, Oscar Tshiebwe is far from done breaking records.
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