BREAKING: Otega Oweh Stuns NBA Scouts—Chooses Kentucky Over Draft in Jaw-Dropping Move No One Saw Coming!
In one of the most unexpected decisions of the offseason, Otega Oweh has stunned the basketball world by announcing he will return to college and play for the Kentucky Wildcats—turning down the opportunity to enter the 2025 NBA Draft.
The shocking move has left fans, scouts, and analysts buzzing, as Oweh was widely considered a rising draft prospect with first-round potential.
The announcement came early Tuesday morning via social media, where Oweh posted a photo in a Kentucky jersey with the caption: “Unfinished business. Let’s work.” Within minutes, the internet exploded with reactions ranging from disbelief to celebration, especially from Big Blue Nation, who now welcome a high-impact player into the fold under new head coach Mark Pope.
Just weeks ago, it was assumed that Oweh was NBA-bound after a breakout season at Oklahoma. His high-energy defense, elite athleticism, and improved offensive game had scouts buzzing. Many insiders projected him as a lock for the draft, and some even had him climbing into the late first round following strong combine performances. But behind the scenes, sources say Oweh had been quietly exploring a new college opportunity that would give him a bigger platform and a chance to develop further.
Enter Kentucky.
Coach Mark Pope has made waves since taking over the program, aggressively reshaping the roster with top-tier transfers and high-upside recruits. Adding Oweh may be his biggest win yet. The 6’5” guard brings experience, toughness, and two-way versatility that will immediately raise Kentucky’s ceiling in a highly competitive SEC.
“Otega is the kind of player that changes games with effort alone,” Pope said in a statement following the announcement. “He’s hungry, driven, and has a chip on his shoulder. That’s exactly the kind of DNA we’re building around here.”
For Oweh, the decision appears rooted in more than just basketball. “I want to be part of something special,” he said. “Coach Pope believes in me, and Kentucky is a place where I can grow, lead, and win.”
The move has drastically changed the college basketball landscape. With Oweh joining an already promising Kentucky squad, the Wildcats are now poised to be a top-tier contender heading into next season.
What was expected to be a goodbye to college hoops has turned into a return—and not just any return, but to one of the most storied programs in the game.
Otega Oweh is back. And college basketball just got a whole lot more interesting.
