started with a dunk.
Then a steal. Then a coast-to-coast finish with defenders trailing helplessly behind.
Otega Oweh isn’t just back for another season — he’s back with purpose.
Sources close to the program say Oweh has been relentless during summer practices. The returning wing is reportedly playing with a chip on his shoulder, looking every bit like a man on a mission. One observer even described him as “playing like he’s trying to make the NBA in August.”
Coaches have praised his explosiveness, but it’s the energy and leadership he’s bringing to the court that’s turning heads. Oweh has been one of the loudest voices in the gym, hyping teammates, clapping after defensive stops, and showing a level of edge that Kentucky sorely lacked last season.
“He’s guarding like every possession is Game 7,” one practice watcher said. “You can just feel the intensity when he steps on the court.”
Fans who caught early scrimmage footage were quick to notice the shift:
“Is this the same Oweh? Dude looks like a beast.”
“He’s the vocal leader already. You can see it.”
And let’s talk about the motor — Oweh reportedly ran through every drill at full speed, diving for loose balls, chasing down rebounds, and putting pressure on both ends.
The result? Word is, Mark Pope has already penciled him into a major role for the fall.
With so many fresh faces on the roster, having a returner step up like this means everything. Oweh looks like he’s ready to be the glue guy — or maybe more than that.
He may have come back under the radar…
But he won’t be staying there for long.