According to Kentucky Wildcats Head Coach John Calipari, senior big man Oscar Tshiebwe is not likely to play in the team’s season opener. He claimed he would be “stunned” if the reigning NCAA Player of the Year was able to go in the first game. Tshiebwe is currently recovering from a knee procedure he had done in the offseason. Calipari was quoted saying: “I would be stunned if he played Monday. I would be somewhat surprised if he played Friday.” The team is set to begin their season on Monday against the Howard Bison.
Oscar Tshiebwe sounds doubtful for Kentucky’s first two games. MSU plays the Wildcats in their third, on Nov. 15 https://t.co/dYcyaON0Io
— Kyle Austin (@kylebaustin) November 4, 2022
Last year with the Kentucky Wildcats, Oscar Tshiebwe averaged 17.4 points, 15.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.6 blocks, and 1.8 steals per game. He paired those numbers with a field goal percentage of 60.6 percent and a free throw percentage of 69.1 percent. Tshiebwe was the NCAA Player of the Year last year and is a favorite to win the award again this season. The Wildcats are dealing with other key injuries, so the first few games of the season could be a work in progress. Calipari has asked for patience from fans. We here at Def Pen Sports hope to see Tshiebwe recovered and back on the court as soon as he is able.
