“Oscar Tshiebwe is an absolute beast. No one can stay with him, strength-wise or motor-wise. He can overpower most people, but he’s got great skills too, and he plays so hard, from baseline to baseline.”

Tom Koval

Head Coach Head coach at Erie High

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-9, 252-pound senior center had led the Golden Eagles to a 23-3 record and the second round of the Class 6A state tournament at the time of his selection. Through 26 games, Tshiebwe averaged 23.4 points, 18 rebounds and five blocks per game. A First Team All-State selection, he was chosen to play in the McDonald’s All-American Game and is ranked as the nation’s No. 20 recruit in the Class of 2019 by 247Sports.com.

Academic Achievement

Tshiebwe has maintained a B-plus average in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball on scholarship at West Virginia University this fall.

Exemplary Character

A devoted member of his church community, Tshiebwe has volunteered locally feeding the homeless.