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Oscar Tshiebwe is a (Dancing) Machine

Nick-Roush-headshotby:Nick Roush12/18/21

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We now have empirical evidence that Oscar Tshiebwe is in fact a machine. Sure, he’s still grabbing rebounds better than anyone at college basketball, but that might not at actually be his best skill. Kentucky’s center is undoubtedly a dancing machine.

“If we come out like this every single night, every single game, it’s going to be tough for the people we go against. They’re going to have nightmares,” Tshiebwe said after the game.

It was all smiles on the Kentucky sideline as the Wildcats led North Carolina by 20 points or more for the last 15 minutes of the second half. Oscar was not the only one triumphantly busting a move. TyTy Washington showed off his skills on T-Mobile Arena court after the 29-point victory, the second biggest win over the Tar Heels in schools history.

Oscar Embraces the Machine

The Kentucky center once shied away from the beloved nickname. As Tshiebwe continues to play like the best big in college basketball — he had a casual 16 points and 12 rebounds — he is now completely embracing life as “The Machine.”

Saturday afternoon he rolled out a new pair of sneakers. Made by Billy Hobbs from True Blue Customs, “I am Oscar” emblazons the side of his custom Nikes. The shoes are a perfect match for The Machine.

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