News article: Oscar Tshiebwe shines at the “NBA Combine 2023”, the taste of the Draft in Chicago
Congolese center Oscar Tshiebwe was added to the list of players invited to the ‘NBA Combine 2023’ at the last minute, despite not being part of the initial list of 78 college players selected by the National Basketball Association (NBA). It’s an incredible chance for the prodigy from Lubumbashi to show his talent in front of the NBA franchises and thus try to obtain a place in one of them.
Considered the best player in the North American college championship last season, Tshiebwe opted out of draft selections due to the lack of franchise interest in him. He was then persuaded by his coach, John Calipari, to play one final season. The American press had criticized him as an “old-fashioned pivot” that would have only limited impact beyond the racket.
These criticisms seem unfounded, as players like Shaquille O’Neal and Dikembe Mutombo, with similar characteristics, have enjoyed great careers in the NBA. At the “NBA Combine 2023”, Tshiebwe will have the opportunity to show that he can be a complete player capable of making a real impact on the field.
The “NBA Combine 2023” is a series of tests and endurance events involving the best college players in the North American championship. It allows NBA franchises to select new talent for the Draft, which will take place on June 18.
Oscar Tshiebwe is currently in the spotlight, and everything is smiling at him for now. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to convince NBA recruiters to offer him a chance to join their prestigious league. Congolese basketball fans are in any case behind their prodigal, hoping that he will become the first Congolese player to play in the NBA