Oscar Tshiebwe
Oscar Tshiebwe of Kentucky speaks as he is introduced as The Associated Press men's basketball player of the year, in New Orleans, Friday, April 1, 2022. The 6-foot-9, 255-pound junior received 46 of 60 votes from a national media panel. Wisconsin's Johnny Davis was second with 10 votes. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Kentucky's Tshiebwe looks to expand his game next season

By Gary B. Graves Apr. 22, 2022 03:08 PM EDT

Kentucky guard Sharpe to enter NBA draft, keep eligibility

Apr. 21, 2022 04:00 PM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky guard Shaedon Sharpe will enter the NBA draft and be evaluated while maintaining his collegiate eligibility after not playing last...

Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe, right, drives to the basket ahead of Saint Peter's forward Fousseyni Drame (10) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe to return for senior season

By Gary B. Graves Apr. 20, 2022 01:56 PM EDT

Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe, right, and forward Jacob Toppin compete against Vanderbilt forward Myles Stute (10) for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference men's tournament Friday, March 11, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Kentucky's Tshiebwe named AP men's college player of year

By Aaron Beard Apr. 01, 2022 04:36 PM EDT

Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe, right, drives to the basket ahead of Saint Peter's forward Fousseyni Drame (10) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Saint Peter's Peacocks at Kentucky Wildcats 3/17/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 08:52 PM EDT

St. Peter's guard Matthew Lee (15) drives past Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr., right, during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Tulane Green Wave 3/21/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) celebrates after an NCAA college basketball game against Florida, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
Engaging Tshiebwe thriving on, off the court with Kentucky

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 14, 2022 01:50 PM EDT

Kentucky coach John Calipari shouts at an official during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt in the Southeastern Conference men's tournament Friday, March 11, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
No. 5 Kentucky tops Vanderbilt again, 77-71 in SEC tourney

By Mark Long Mar. 11, 2022 10:43 PM EST

Alabama guard Keon Ellis (14) battles for a loose ball against LSU forward Tari Eason and forward Darius Days (4) during overtime of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, March 5, 2022. LSU won 80-77. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
NBA Prospect Watch: Eason is 6th Man like no others in SEC

By Mark Long Mar. 09, 2022 03:02 PM EST

FILE - Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe (34) celebrates after defeating North Carolina following an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Las Vegas. Tshiebwe is the unanimous pick as The Associated Press player of the year in the Southeastern Conference, announced Tuesday, March 8, 2022.(AP Photo/Joe Buglewicz, File)
Kentucky's Tshiebwe earns AP's SEC player of year honors

By John Zenor Mar. 08, 2022 11:35 AM EST

Arkansas guard Stanley Umude (0) pulls up to shoot over Kentucky forward Keion Brooks Jr.(12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Kentucky Wildcats at Arkansas Razorbacks 2/26/2022

Feb. 26, 2022 03:30 PM EST

South Carolina forward Aliyah Boston (4) dribbles against Auburn forward Jala Jordan (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
SEC This Week: Preview of SEC tournament semifinals?

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 25, 2022 03:49 AM EST

South Carolina forward Keyshawn Bryant (24) and Kentucky guard Kellan Grady (31) wait for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Kentucky Wildcats at South Carolina Gamecocks 2/8/2022

Feb. 08, 2022 08:10 PM EST

Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper yells to her players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 86-83 in overtime. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 1 Auburn looks to keep rolling at Georgia in SEC play

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 04, 2022 02:12 AM EST

Vanderbilt's Scotty Pippen Jr. (2) drives while defended by Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe (34) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. Kentucky won 77-70. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Mintz has 21 points, No. 5 Kentucky beats Vanderbilt 77-70

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 02, 2022 09:38 PM EST

Auburn students and fans stand outside Auburn Arena as people camped out for the NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Kentucky Wildcats at Auburn Tigers 1/22/2022

Jan. 22, 2022 12:32 PM EST

LSU forward Tari Eason (13) shoots over Kentucky forwards Daimion Collins (4) and Lance Ware (55) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Kentucky Wildcats at LSU Tigers 1/4/2022

Jan. 04, 2022 07:48 PM EST

Mount St. Mary's Josh Reaves, right, passes around Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe (34) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Kentucky won 80-55. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Tshiebwe 24 points, 16 boards lead No. 13 Kentucky over MSM

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 16, 2021 09:13 PM EST

In this Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, photo, Texas head coach Chris Beard, center, directs a practice at the team's facility, in Austin, Texas. Beard starts his season with the Longhorns with a roster loaded with transfers who collectively bring more than 750 games and nearly 8,000 points and 3,000 rebounds in their new program. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Tipoff: In era of rampant transfers, Texas stands out

By Steve Megargee Oct. 26, 2021 03:16 AM EDT

FILE - West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins shouts at an official during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, in this Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. Huggins enters his 40th season as a head coach with 900 career wins and a new two-year contract extension. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
West Virginia's Bob Huggins enters 40th season with 900 wins

By John Raby Oct. 22, 2021 01:31 PM EDT