In a jaw-dropping performance that sent shockwaves through the basketball world, former Kentucky Wildcats star Oscar Tshiebwe has shattered an NBA G League record — and fans can’t stop talking about it.
Playing for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, Tshiebwe exploded for 34 rebounds in a single game, setting a new all-time G League single-game rebounding record. The 2022 NCAA National Player of the Year turned in a dominant performance reminiscent of his college days, leaving fans wondering how he hasn’t already cemented a spot on an NBA roster.
> “It’s not about proving people wrong,” Tshiebwe told reporters postgame. “It’s about proving myself right. I know what I’m capable of — and now, so does everyone else.”
The performance came against the Maine Celtics, in a game that otherwise might have flown under the radar. But by the end of the night, Tshiebwe’s name was trending nationwide as clips of his relentless rebounding effort went viral across social media.
While Tshiebwe has bounced between two-way contracts and G League stints since leaving Kentucky, this breakout moment is being seen as a potential turning point in his pro career.
Fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice their disbelief:
> “Oscar Tshiebwe is a BEAST. How is he not on an NBA bench right now?”
> *“This man is breaking records in the G League — call him up already!”
With NBA teams evaluating offseason moves and training camp rosters, Tshiebwe’s timing couldn’t be better. Sources close to league front offices say at least three teams have expressed renewed interest in giving him a summer league invite — and possibly more.
For now, Tshiebwe remains humble — but focused.
> “I keep my head down and work. The rest will come,” he said.
One thing’s clear: Oscar Tshiebwe isn’t done making headlines — and the league is finally paying attention.
