History of Oscar Tshiebwe in Timeline

Oscar Tshiebwe is a Congolese professional basketball player currently with the Utah Jazz and Salt Lake City Stars. He gained prominence playing college basketball for West Virginia and Kentucky. His college career peaked in 2022 when he was recognized as the consensus national player of the year.

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November 1999: Oscar Tshiebwe's Birth

In November 1999, Oscar Tshiebwe was born.

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May 2014: Started Playing Basketball

In May 2014, Oscar Tshiebwe started playing basketball after being encouraged due to his height and attending a basketball camp led by Bismack Biyombo.

November 2015: Moved to the United States

In November 2015, Oscar Tshiebwe moved to the United States to attend Mountain Mission School in Grundy, Virginia before his freshman year of high school.

October 20, 2018: Committed to West Virginia

On October 20, 2018, Oscar Tshiebwe committed to play college basketball for West Virginia.

December 2, 2019: Big 12 Newcomer of the Week

On December 2, 2019, Oscar Tshiebwe was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week for the second time.

January 10, 2021: Transferred to Kentucky

On January 10, 2021, Oscar Tshiebwe transferred to Kentucky after considering Miami, NC State and Illinois.

August 2022: NIL Restrictions Temporarily Lifted

In August 2022, Oscar Tshiebwe's NIL restrictions were temporarily lifted during a preseason exhibition tour to the Bahamas, allowing him to engage in promotional work and earn $500,000, bringing his total NIL money to $2.75 million in about six months.

2022: Consensus National Player of the Year

In 2022, Oscar Tshiebwe was the consensus national player of the year.

July 2023: Signed with the Indiana Pacers

In July 2023, Oscar Tshiebwe signed a two-way contract with the Indiana Pacers after participating in the 2023 NBA Summer League.

2023: Double-Doubles and Rebounding Records

In 2023, Oscar Tshiebwe recorded 27 double-doubles, seven games with 20-plus points and 20-plus rebounds, broke the record for most rebounds collected in an Indiana Mad Ants season, and broke the Mad Ants record for most rebounds in a game with 28.

February 2024: NBA G League Next Up Game Selection

In February 2024, Oscar Tshiebwe was selected to the 2024 NBA G League Next Up Game, along with teammates Isaiah Wong and Kyle Mangas, and his team was crowned champions.

April 2024: NBA G League Rookie of the Year Award

In April 2024, Oscar Tshiebwe was awarded the NBA G League Rookie of the Year Award after leading the league in rebounding and setting a new NBA G League single-season rebounding record with 16.2 rebounds per game.

August 2024: Signed with the Utah Jazz

In August 2024, Oscar Tshiebwe signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz.

March 2025: First Career Start

In March 2025, Oscar Tshiebwe made his first career start, recording seven points, 10 rebounds, one assist, and one steal in a loss to the Denver Nuggets.