Indiana Pacers center Oscar Tshiebwe has played three games in the G League, and the undrafted rookie out of Kentucky has already made history twice with the Mad Ants.
Tshiebwe came out of the gate on fire, producing 33 points and 23 rebounds in a win over the Sioux Falls Skyforce in his debut with the Mad Ants on Saturday. He registered the first 30-20 game in franchise history.
Two games later, on Tuesday, Tshiebwe recorded 21 points, 20 rebounds and three assists in a win over the Grand Rapids Gold. He became the first player in franchise history to record two 20-20 games, and he did so in his first three games.
another historical night for Oscar Tshiebwe đź’Ą
he is the first player in franchise history to record two 20 point/20 rebound games, and he did so in his first three games. pic.twitter.com/zsPGxnkQSS
— Mad Ants Basketball (@TheMadAnts) November 15, 2023
Tshiebwe, who is signed to a two-way contract, is the first player to record a 30-20 game in the G League since Justin Tillman in February 2022. He has helped the Mad Ants lead the league in rebounding per game (59.7) through their first three games.
The 23-year-old is averaging 23 points, 18.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 steals on 65.1% shooting from the field. He leads the G League in total rebounding, offensive rebounds per game (8.0) and double-doubles (3) in the early going.
Tshiebwe established himself as a dominant player in the paint in college, and he has shown that ability and more so far with the Mad Ants in the G League.
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