NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Who will land four-star big man Oscar Tshiebwe?
Baylor Bears
Despite losing Jo-Lual Acuil to graduation, the Bears are in a good position in the frontcourt for the future. Tristan Clark and Mark Vital had productive freshman seasons as a starter and Flo Thamba is a three-star prospect on the 2018 class. There’s still room for Tshiebwe, who might have the biggest ceiling out of any of the previously named Bears.
After losing the team’s top four scorers, Baylor is expected to take a step back this upcoming season. If they really struggle before Tshiebwe makes a decision, look for him to go another route.
Georgetown Hoyas
The Hoyas have been working on a replacement plan for the pending future departure of All-Big East big man Jessie Govan this offseason. They secured the transfer of Omer Yurtseven from NC State, who’ll be eligible after sitting out next season. Georgetown could still use some depth as well as a true shot-blocking center – which is where Tshiebwe would fit in nicely.
He and Yurtseven would compliment each other nicely on the court, with the recruit learning and developing under one of the best big men to ever play the game of basketball. For a player who’s been playing the sport for just five years, it could be the perfect scenario for Tshiebwe.