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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 25
Why second-round NBA Draft pick Otega Oweh could be a steal for the Thunder
The 2026 NBA Draft concluded with Wednesday's second round as teams made their final selections in one of the deepest classes in the draft's history. One pick that may have flown a little under the radar was 41st overall selection Otega Oweh.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / June 23
Where Jayden Quaintance and Otega Oweh are projected ahead of NBA Draft night
The NBA Draft is finally here. After the combine took place in Chicago at the end of May, mock drafts began to be churned out every day. Now that the day has come for the draft, many outlets have updated their mocks to the newest version.
The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz
How many of the players to be taken second-overall in each NBA Draft since the lottery era began in 1985 can you name in six minutes?
College Basketball News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 26
Will an NBA team take a shot on Kentucky star Otega Oweh?
While the minds of Big Blue Nation right now are focused on Mark Pope trying to land Milan Momcilovic and putting together the best possible team for next season, there is another important event coming up.
Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball
North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 18
This NBA Prospect screams Orlando Magic
Linebacker arms - check Streaky shooter - check Unorthodox downhill driver - check Team-first two-way player - check Otega Oweh has Orlando Magic written all over him.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 14
Otega Oweh showed out in his first NBA Draft Combine scrimmage
Otega Oweh used up his final year of college eligibility when he returned to Kentucky in hopes of continuing to boost his draft stock. While the year as a whole didn't go totally as he wanted, there were still plenty of 20-point games and moments where Oweh took over, which is when he's at his best.
Three Kentucky Wildcats have been invited to the NBA Combine
The NBA combine will be held from May 10th through May 17th in Chicago, Illinois, and three Wildcats will represent Kentucky. Those three players are Malachi Moreno, Otega Oweh, and Jayden Quaintance.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 25
Will an NBA team give Kentucky star Otega Oweh a chance?
Otega Oweh’s college basketball career has officially come to an end as the Wildcats lost to Iowa State in the NCAA Tournament. Oweh spent two years at Oklahoma and two years in Lexington playing for Mark Pope.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 23
NCAA Sends Message After Unfortunate Otega Oweh News
Otega Oweh and the Kentucky Wildcats saw their college basketball season come to an end on Sunday. Kentucky ended the regular season with a 22-14 record, finishing 10-8 in conference, tying for seventh in the SEC conference standings with the Georgia Bulldogs and the Missouri Tigers.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 22
Otega Oweh, Denzel Aberdeen reflect on their time at Kentucky
Throughout Kentucky's up-and-down season that ended in a 82-63 loss to Iowa State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, two veteran Wildcats proved to be warriors in their final year of college basketball.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 21
Kentucky’s Otega Oweh makes honest admission on clutch March Madness moment
Many college basketball fans still cannot believe Otega Oweh’s miraculous half-court shot to send Kentucky’s game against Santa Clara into overtime, and neither can the shooter himself.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 21
Otega Oweh has everyone talking about his epic shot against Santa Clara
The college basketball world has not stopped talking about Otega Oweh's massive buzzer-beater in regulation against Santa Clara to send the game to overytime where the Wildcats eventually picked up the win.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 20
Cameras at NCAA Tournament Show Refs Missed Major Call in Kentucky-Santa Clara
The Kentucky-Santa Clara NCAA Tournament game was absolute cinema on Friday. It looked like Santa Clara was going to win the game in regulation after Allen Graves hit a three-pointer with 2.4 seconds left, but Kentucky's Otega Oweh had other ideas.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 20
NCAA tournament roundup: Otega Oweh saves Kentucky with buzzer-beating bank shot
Otega Oweh rescued Kentucky with a buzzer-beating 35-footer off the glass to force overtime, then the seventh-seeded Wildcats owned the extra session to escape with an 89-84 win over No.
College Basketball News / The Spun / March 20
Kentucky's Path To Sweet 16 Has Seriously Opened Up
There was a moment this Friday where No. 7 seed Kentucky was staring a first-round exit right in the face. Now, it's not an exaggeration to say the SEC school's path to the Sweet 16 has cleared up.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 21
Men's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: Miami (Ohio) misses its chance; St. John's rolls
The NCAA men's tournament continued on Friday with the conclusion of the first round, and it was a day dominated by chalk. Most of the favorites and higher seeds did what was expected, but there were still some great finishes, big moments and big storylines.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Athlon Sports / March 21
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes reacts to Kentucky game
Amid his recovery during the offseason, Mahomes is still finding time for other sports.
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 20
Referees missed key call just before Kentucky’s miracle shot
Kentucky star Otega Oweh made a miraculous shot to keep the Wildcats alive in Friday’s NCAA Tournament game, but the Santa Clara Broncos will be very unhappy with what happened just before it was taken.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / March 18
Kentucky's Otega Oweh is being disrespected by the national media ahead of the NCAA Tournament
The star player for the Kentucky Wildcats is Otega Oweh. He was the Preseason SEC Player of the Year and earned Second Team All-SEC honors. Oweh has been incredible for the Wildcats this season, putting up 18.2 points per game, but he was exceptionally good in SEC play.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Stadium Rant / March 16
Kentucky Vs. Santa Clara Preview: Key Matchups, Predictions, And Players To Watch”
A game between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Santa Clara Broncos is just the type of matchup that often becomes a trendy upset pick. The Wildcats and Broncos will do battle on Friday at 12:15 ET to kick off the madness and with so much on the line, it’s critical to get off to a hot start.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 11
Otega Oweh stands out as Kentucky knocks off LSU in SEC play
NASHVILLE - Otega Oweh recorded 23 points and eight rebounds and Kentucky committed just five turnovers during its 87-82 win over LSU in Wednesday's first-round game of the Southeastern Conference tournament.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 4
Otega Oweh torments former team as Kentucky blasts Oklahoma
Otega Oweh matched his season high with 24 points as Kentucky blew out Oklahoma 94-78 Wednesday night at home in Rupp Arena. Kentucky (16-7, 7-3 Southeastern
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 3
Otega Oweh, Kentucky on a roll ahead of date with skidding Oklahoma
Kentucky aims to carry momentum from perhaps its biggest win of the season when it hosts Oklahoma on Wednesday night in Lexington, Ky. Since starting 0-2 in Southeastern Conference play, the Wildcats (15-7, 6-3 SEC) have won six of their last seven games to vault into the top quarter of the standings.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 24
Otega Oweh, Kentucky too strong for Ole Miss
Otega Oweh scored 23 points and Collin Chandler nailed a game-clinching 3-pointer in the final minute as Kentucky notched a 72-63 win over visiting Ole Miss on Saturday in Lexington, Ky.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / May 28, 2025
Kentucky men's basketball makes huge announcement about key player
The Kentucky men's basketball team has lost several key players for the second consecutive offseason, but they are now officially getting one of them back.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 8, 2025
What would it take for Kentucky star Otega Oweh to stay in the NBA Draft?
Kentucky is awaiting one final piece to make the Wildcats' 2025-26 roster one of the best in the nation, and that piece is Otega Oweh, pulling his name out of the NBA Draft.
Kentucky Wildcats News / Yardbarker / April 15, 2025
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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