Oscar Tshiebwe named Second Team AP All-American

Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe (34) celebrates after Kentucky defeated Georgia 85-71 in an NCAA...
Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe (34) celebrates after Kentucky defeated Georgia 85-71 in an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/James Crisp)(James Crisp | AP)
Published: Mar. 14, 2023 at 2:36 PM EDT
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WYMT) - Add another accolade for Kentucky’s big man.

Oscar Tshiebwe was named second team All-American by the Associated Press on Tuesday. He is the first Kentucky player to be named All-American in back-to-back seasons since Tayshaun Prince in 2001 and 2002.

Tshiebwe averages a double-double for UK, leading the team with 16.5 points and 13.1 rebounds per game.