Monday Quickies: Oscar Tshiebwe Edition

We’re just over a month into the 2020-2021 college basketball season and Kentucky head coach John Calipari has already lined up next year’s major transfer. West Virginia sophomore and preseason Big 12 Player of the Year Oscar Tshiebwe has announced he’ll transfer to Kentucky following this year’s season.

Kentucky was in the running to land Tshiebwe coming out of high school, just before he decided on West Virginia as his destination. Now, Big Blue Nation will get to welcome him to Lexington for next year in what is now expected to be a fully loaded front court.

In his first year with West Virginia, Tshiebwe averaged a near double-double of 11.2 PPG and 9.3 RPG. This year, those numbers are slightly down (8.5 PPG & 7.8 RPG) but Tshiebwe still has so much talent to work with. Inserting him at the NBA factory that is Kentucky won’t just be the best decision for his future, but also a significant boost for next year’s Wildcats.

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Quickies

Kentucky lands Tshiebwe the second time around - Cats Illustrated

All that matters is he’ll wear Kentucky blue.

NFL releases schedule for 2020 divisional playoff round - USA Today

Buckle your seatbelts.

Ravens’ celebration on Titans’ logo about ‘team unity’ not disrespect - ESPN

Some might say the Ravens should learn to win with class.

Report Card: UK-UF - Cats Illustrated

Grading each of the Wildcats after Saturday’s upset victory.

Saints beat Bears but must be better vs. Bucs in NFL divisional round - USA Today

Will it be Brady or Brees coming out victorious in their third matchup this season?

Houston Rockets’ DeMarcus Cousins, Los Angeles - ESPN

Early exit for Boogie.

Browns score 28 points in first quarter, hold on to beat Steelers in NFL playoffs - USA Today

Who saw this coming?

As rosters thin, NBA has no plans to pause season - ESPN

Can the NBA make it without a bubble?