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Class of 2019 big man ‘can play anywhere in the country.’ Will UK take a closer look?

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There weren’t many basketball recruits who generated more buzz during last weekend’s open evaluation period than Oscar Tshiebwe, a class of 2019 post player who outplayed No. 1 prospect James Wiseman and could be due for his own bump in the rankings.

Kentucky could also be taking a closer look.

Tshiebwe — listed at 6-foot-9 and 235 pounds — moved to the United State from Congo less than three years ago and is a star player for Kennedy Catholic in Pennsylvania. He was already a well-regarded national recruit coming into this summer — placed No.