Kentucky boasts nation’s top rebounder, guard with second-best assist average

Posted Dec 17, 2021
For the second consecutive CBS Sports Classic, COVID-19 has altered the schedule and created a UNC vs. Kentucky matchup. Junior forward Oscar Tshiebwe leads Kentucky, averaging 16.3 points and a nation-leading 14.4 rebounds per game. He also leads the country in offensive rebounding percentage (25.2%) and offensive rebounds per game (6.1). (Tar Heel Tribune)

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