Mark Story of the Herald-Leader believes there are four former John Calipari players at Kentucky who deserve to be in the conversation for having their jerseys retired.
Story’s four candidates are John Wall, Anthony Davis, Tyler Ulis and Oscar Tshiebwe.
Here is his argument for Tshiebwe:
4. OSCAR TSHIEBWE (2021-23) In only two seasons playing for Kentucky, the transfer from West Virginia staked a claim as, arguably, the greatest rebounder to play for UK. The 6-9, 255-pound Tshiebwe finished sixth in Kentucky history in rebounding with 952 career boards. Of the five players ahead of Tshiebwe on the all-time Wildcats rebounds list, all played three varsity seasons and all finished their careers in 1970 or earlier — when shot attempts were more frequent and field-goal accuracy was less precise (meaning, more rebound opportunities). In 2021-22, Tshiebwe became the first Kentucky player ever to sweep national player of the year honors from all six of the sanctioning outlets recognized by the NCAA. A consensus first-team All-American as a junior and a consensus second-team choice as a senior, Tshiebwe is the first UK player to earn consensus All-America notice in consecutive seasons since Kenny Walker in 1984-85 and 1985-86.
Do you agree with Story’s list? Should anyone else be considered?
