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Davion Mintz asks “Oscar to the rafters in Rupp?” Examining the case for it

For all the immense and storied history of Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball, we’ve never seen a player and human being quite like Oscar Tshiebwe.

In just one season, Tshiebwe has left a lasting impression on the Big Blue Nation and the Kentucky basketball record books. Though the season ended on a painful note, it doesn’t take away what an incredible year the native of the Democratic Republic of the Congo native has had.

Recently, Davion Mintz posed the question: Does Oscar Tshiebwe deserve to have his jersey hanging in the rafters of historic Rupp Arena?