Otega Oweh's Kentucky Surge

0:00On March 6th, Otega Oway has become one of the biggest surprises in college basketball since transferring to Kentucky from Oklahoma back in April, 2024. The 6-foot-5 guard went from a solid bench player averaging under five points per game as a freshman to an all-South East Conference second team, star just two years later. Now in his senior season, he's the preseason Southeast Conference player of the year and carrying the wildcats through a tough year. At Oklahoma, Oway earned regular minutes right away as a highly touted recruit from New Jersey's Blair Academy. He stepped up as a full-time starter in his sophomore year, hitting double figures in scoring. But a few expected his explosion at Kentucky, where he started strong with 21 points in his debut against Wright State and a key steal in a big win over Duke. Kentucky coach Mark Pope calls Oway's growth remarkable, praising his competitor's heart and kind personality. Fans and scouts have noticed too, as he's overshadowed bigger names, and become the

1:00go-to guy on a team that's leaned on his consistency. This season, Oway is averaging 17.9 points over 30 games, scoring 10 or more in nearly every one. He's had 15-20 point outings, including the most against Southeast Conference foes by a Kentucky player in 30 years. He's already passed 1,110 career points as a wildcat. With March madness around the corner, all eyes are on Oway to deliver more big nights and help Kentucky turn things around for a strong finish.