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Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 27

Three Kentucky Wildcats given odds to win College Basketball's National Player of the Year

Mark Pope has a few players on his 2025-26 roster that could be some of the best players in all of college basketball this season. There are a lot of names that could be added to this list, but the top three would likely be Otega Oweh, Jaland Lowe, and Jayden Quaintance.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 23

Otega Oweh's name is not being discussed enough for National Player of the Year

Mark Pope has a special player on his 2025-26 roster, and that player is Otega Oweh. The 6'4 senior guard is returning from last season, where he led the Wildcats in scoring, averaging 16.2 points per game.

College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 20

College basketball analytics predict who Kentucky's top five scorers will be

In his first season as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, Mark Pope's offense was one of the best in college basketball. Knowing that Kentucky is returning its leading scorer in Otega Oweh and Pope did an excellent job in the transfer portal, this team should be elite on the offensive end once again.

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Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 18

Should Kentucky fans want to see Otega Oweh shoot the three ball more this season?

The star player last season for the Kentucky Wildcats was Otega Oweh, and he will be back in Lexington this year for his senior season. Last year, Oweh averaged 16.2 points per game to lead Kentucky, and his performance earned him Second Team All-SEC honors.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 16

Mark Pope believes Otega Oweh has 'so much more to his ceiling'

When Otega Oweh announced in May that he will be returning to Kentucky, many immediately felt that the senior will be a top preseason candidate for SEC Player of the Year.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 12

Who is the most important player on the 2025-26 Kentucky Basketball team?

Suppose a Kentucky fan was asked who they think the most important player on the 2025-26 basketball team was, most would say Otega Oweh. While this would likely be the universal answer, could it be wrong?

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 28

ESPN is disrespecting Kentucky star Otega Oweh ahead of the college basketball season

The college basketball season is right around the corner, and Kentucky fans are very excited to see just how good Mark Pope's team can be in his second year at the helm.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 21

Mark Pope says Otega Oweh is playing some minutes at PG in practice

Kentucky is going to have a very deep backourt next season and might even end up being one of the deepest in college basketball. Mark Pope is going to have a plethora of options at each position, but Pope was asked on Monday in his press conference about the depth behind Jaland Lowe at point guard and who is stepping up behind him there.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 16

Kentucky star Otega Oweh predicted to win SEC Player of the Year

Last season, the SEC had a dominant year in college basketball, and many considered it to be the best conference in college basketball history. In a historic conference, one of the best players was Kentucky star Otega Oweh.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 8

It's scary to think how good Otega Oweh can be with some offseason improvements

Last season, Kentucky star Otega Oweh put up massive numbers, which is why he earned All-SEC Second Team honors after leading Mark Pope's first Kentucky team in scoring.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / July 1

Is Jon Rothstein correct in his prediction of Kentucky basketball's starting lineup?

Summer practice for the Kentucky basketball team is fully underway, and fans are starting to hear about which players are turning heads at camp. A lot of good reports have come out of practice that the Wildcats are starting to click early, and this team is looking as advertised.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 23

Could Kentucky star Otega Oweh win Naismith Player of the Year in college basketball?

Kentucky star Otega Oweh is back for another season in Lexington to play for Mark Pope's Wildcats, and the expectations are high for the rising senior.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 19

Will Otega Oweh average more points this season for the Kentucky Wildcats?

Last season, the Oklahoma transfer Otega Oweh was the star player for Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats as he led the team in scoring, averaging 16.2 points per game.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Kentucky Star Embraces NIL Era, Returns for Senior Season

Kentucky guard Otega Oweh has announced his return for his senior season after exploring the NBA Draft process. Following a breakout junior campaign in which he led the Wildcats in scoring (16.2 PPG), rebounds (4.7), assists (1.7), and steals (1.6), Oweh is projected to be one of the top guards in the nation.

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College Basketball News / NIL on SI / June 13

Kentucky Star Reveals The Truth About Locker Room Dynamics In The NIL Era

Kentucky guard Otega Oweh announced his return for his senior season after participating in the NBA Draft process. He is projected to be one of the best guards in the nation next season after a breakout All-SEC season as a junior.

College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / May 28

Arkansas forward staying in NBA Draft while others withdraw

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Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / May 28

Kentucky makes huge announcement about key player

Kentucky men's basketball makes huge announcement about key player

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Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / April 15

Kentucky star Oweh makes big announcement about future

Kentucky star Otega Oweh makes big announcement about his future

Kentucky is set to lose several key players for the second consecutive offseason, and yet another Wildcats star is now one step closer to leaving Lexington.

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Otega Oweh: Kentucky Wildcats Clutch Scorer Nearing 1,000 Career Points

Otega Oweh has been a crucial part of Kentucky’s success this season, emerging as the team’s go-to scorer when the game is on the line. His latest performance against No.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / February 27

Otega Oweh Shines in Return to Oklahoma, Leads Kentucky to Thrilling Win

Otega Oweh made sure his return to Oklahoma was a memorable one. After spending his first two collegiate seasons with the Sooners before transferring to Kentucky, Oweh put on a performance for the ages, pouring in a career-high 28 points to lead the Wildcats to an 83-82 road victory.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / February 27

Kentucky basketball’s Otega Oweh drops truth bomb on heroics after Oklahoma fans’ ‘traitor’ chants

The Kentucky basketball and Oklahoma game on Wednesday featured Wildcats guard Otega Oweh. After he left the Sooners for Kentucky, many of the fans were awaiting his return.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 26

Otega Oweh's late layup lifts No. 17 Kentucky over Oklahoma

Otega Oweh flipped in the game-winning layup with six seconds left to give No. 17 Kentucky a hard-fought 83-82 win over Oklahoma on Wednesday in its first-ever game at Norman, Okla.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 27

Watch: No. 17 Kentucky escapes with win over Oklahoma after wild finish

No. 17 Kentucky went into a tough road environment and escaped with a thrilling 83-82 win over Oklahoma on Wednesday to keep the Sooners' NCAA Tournament hopes in jeopardy.

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College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Otega Oweh Set for Homecoming as Kentucky Faces Oklahoma

Kentucky guard Otega Oweh is preparing for a meaningful return to Norman, Oklahoma, as the Wildcats take on the Sooners on Wednesday night. The junior guard spent two seasons with the Sooners before transferring to Kentucky, making this a unique and emotional matchup for him.