Oscar Tshiebwe knows Cats will be fine with or without Shaedon Sharpe

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Oscar Tshiebwe didn't feel like he had anything to prove to NBA scouts about his skill level. (Photo by Vicky Graff)

Kentucky freshman Shaedon Sharpe did not play the second semester after joining the basketball program and now has put his name into the NBA draft — with the option to still come back to UK if he surprises almost everyone and does that.

“He can play. I want him back. If Shaedon comes back, it’ll be a different level of basketball for us,” National Player of the Year Oscar Tshiebwe said. “It’s up to him. I already see what coach Cal has for us. We are going to make each other better. Either way, we are good.”

Teammates Keion Brooks and Jacob Toppin have also put their name into the NBA Draft pool to get feedback on their future.

“We let them go see. Me personally, I did not want to go prove to them (NBA personnel)  I am good and I can do this,” Tshiebwe said. “I just take my time and work on my things. My time will come.

“But we let them see. If you hear something good, go (to the NBA). Coach will bring somebody else good (to UK) and we will play basketball. If you do not hear good, come on back.”

Tshiebwe headlines another talented roster that Calipari has put together for next season. Sharpe pulling off a shocker and returning to Kentucky would be incredible, but the Wildcats look to be headed in the right direction regardless of what his decision will be.

7 Responses

  1. Tshiebwe is a man of truth… he says how it is and means what he says! You can’t ask for more than that, pure honestly!

  2. It is interesting that he uses the words "we" and "us" when talking about guiding other players and the program. He has taken responsibility and ownership of the Ky basketball program.
    Oscar is Kentucky! And Kentucky is all Oscar!

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