God humbled Oscar Tshiebwe after he got to Kentucky

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Oscar Tshiebwe told SEC Network analyst Tom Hart he was more focused on himself than serving others when he was at West Virginia. (Chet White/UK Athletics Photo)

It’s hard to constantly continue to be more impressed with Oscar Tshiebwe but the interview he did with SEC Network’s Tom Hart during Kentucky’s exhibition trip revealed several new insights.

It was no surprise that Tshiebwe talked a lot about his faith and that he was “spending more time with God” or how God changed his life and that of others.

But what was more revealing was the way he talked about his time at West Virginia before transferring to Kentucky midway of his sophomore year.

“At West Virginia, I was more into basketball and my personal life, but like right now, at Kentucky since I transferred because I went through a lot, God humbled me and I just want to serve Him and stay busy doing the work of God,” Tshiebwe said.

It’s hard to imagine Tshiebwe who has preached at churches in Kentucky and led Bible study classes at UK not being in tune spiritually at any time.

“I feel like it wasn’t a low point (at West Virginia) because I was just focusing on me, not to serve,” Tshiebwe said. “Right now, I feel like I’m focusing more about serving others, because the Bible says the greatest among you should be a servant.”

“I just want to be a servant, to give people hope so they can believe that they can achieve their dreams.”

Tshiebwe and UK quarterback Will Levis might be the two most popular athletes in Kentucky and it’s hard to believe that Tshiebwe used to “get nervous all the time” when he was speaking but that’s what he told Hart during the interview.

“But the more I do it, I just keep getting comfortable. I’m comfortable right now,” Tshiebwe said. “Every time I go preach, I get so excited because I know people love my story, they love about where I came from. From the beginning again, that really gave me hope.”

“And I feel good. I don’t really get nervous anymore, except when God is giving me some crazy message to go speak. So, I just kind of get nervous, but I just need the Holy Spirit to lead me.”

Hart constantly praised Tshiebwe’s play on air during UK’s four games. He averaged 11.5 points, 11.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 23.5 minutes per game. The praise didn’t stop once Hart returned home.

“Oscar is Oscar. I don’t know that there is any more likable college player in any sport,” Hart posted on Twitter. “He’s authentic. Oh and he’s the reigning Player of the Year, so there’s that.”

5 Responses

  1. You are truly one of a kind and I sure pray and hope that you acheve all that you want in your life. Good luck this season. I live just a few miles from the IU campus but I am a true UK fan. I was born just a few miles south of Lexington. Moveed to Indiana back in the hard times of the 50’s. Im now 75 years old and I go back once a year for a family reunion.

  2. This authentic young man never ceases to amaze me. Such a serving,smart very likeable person. I feel humbled and a bit selfish at the same time. Wish UK could find a way for him to stay a few more years.

  3. Oscar has his priorities in order,God first ,basketball second.He is very humble.He will be one of Kentuckys all time favorite players.He gives 110% the whole game.My family and I love watching him play.

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