LEXINGTON — New Kentucky coach Mark Pope's newest addition comes from a new SEC school.
Otega Oweh, who spent the past two seasons at the University of Oklahoma, committed to UK on Saturday. Oweh appeared in 32 games (28 starts) for the Sooners last season, averaging 11.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.0 assists per game. He made 49.3% (136 of 276) of his shots and 37.7% (20 of 53) on threes. Oweh scored 10 or more points 19 times.
“Otega shot 37 percent from the 3-point line last year,” Pope said in a statement announcing the addition. “He's good at earning passes to the free throw line and brings extra physicality and intensity to the game. Otega spent the entire season last year trying to get a full-court point guard in the Big 12. His tenacity on the court is contagious and his humility off the court will endear him to Big Blue Nation.”
Oweh is the fifth player on the Wildcats' 2024-25 roster. That group includes 2024 signee Travis Perry, the all-time leading scorer in Kentucky high school history, former BYU commit Collin Chandler, Drexel transfer forward Amari Williams, and former San Diego star guard Lamont.・Includes Butler. state.
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