Otega Oweh put together a very impressive first year as a Kentucky Wildcat and nearly turned pro last summer.
Instead, he decided to return to Lexington to work on his game and further improve his NBA draft stock.
That mission is going incredibly well as he’s increased his points per game, assists and steals averages over last year. He’s also one of the select players considered as frontrunners for Southeastern Conference Player of the Year.
And while that award will be tough to win considering who he is up against, Oweh is still having a historic season for a Wildcats team that desperately needs all he can give them.
Despite his Antonio Reeves-like season, head coach Mark Pope believes Oweh can deliver at an even higher level.
Now, Pope’s statement after the team’s loss to Georgia earlier in the week does contradict himself a bit. He is basically saying he wants more out of Oweh but also wants him to play less minutes.
Pope is going to have to face the reality of Kentucky being without three of their five best players and Oweh is going to have to carry the team on his shoulders if the Wildcats have any hope for the postseason.
How do you think Kentucky will do over the last few weeks of the season?
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Is This What UK Basketball Will Be in the Mark Pope era? – Vaught’s Views
Let’s hope not.
NBA plans to enact anti-tanking rules next season, sources say – ESPN
Good luck.
Freshman Gabby Van Frayen Loves Being Part of UK Team – Vaught’s Views
Incredible culture.
Indiana unanimously passes bill to lure Bears away from Chicago – ESPN
Will it really happen?
An aggressive Jasper Johnson is the best version – KSR
Couldn’t agree more.
Cade Cunningham adds to MVP ‘case’ with 42-point game vs. Knicks – ESPN
He’s having a special season.
The Selection Committee is Higher on UK Than You Might Think – KSR
We can only pray.
Four Trade offers for Eagles’ A.J. Brown – ESPN
Will they really trade him?
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