BREAKING: Otega Oweh REJECTS $8.7 Million NIL Offer from Tennessee — Shocks Nation with Bold Loyalty to Kentucky!
In a stunning act of loyalty that’s turning heads across the college basketball world, Kentucky Wildcats star Otega Oweh has reportedly turned down a jaw-dropping $8.7 million NIL offer from archrival Tennessee — a deal that was double his current name, image, and likeness earnings.
Sources close to the situation revealed that Tennessee made an aggressive push to lure the explosive guard into the transfer portal, hoping to capitalize on offseason movement and land one of the SEC’s most dynamic players. The Vols’ multi-million-dollar offer included luxury perks, brand sponsorships, and the promise of a central role — but Oweh wasn’t having it.
According to insiders, Oweh declined without hesitation, reaffirming his commitment to the Wildcats and declaring that he’s determined to “finish what he started” in Lexington.
“Money talks, but loyalty speaks louder,” one UK staff member said. “Otega made it clear: he’s here for the legacy, not just the paycheck.”
Fans were quick to rally around the star player, flooding social media with praise, calling him the “heart of Kentucky” and a “true Wildcat.” In an era where top athletes are constantly being poached with seven-figure offers, Oweh’s decision is being celebrated as a rare and powerful stand for team, tradition, and unfinished business.
Kentucky Head Coach Mark Pope was reportedly “fired up” by the news, privately telling players that Oweh’s choice “sets the tone” for the upcoming season.
“He’s not just one of our best athletes — he’s one of our best leaders,” Pope said.
The move also raises serious questions about tampering in college athletics, as Tennessee’s approach may violate NCAA transfer contact rules. While the NCAA has yet to comment, the incident could spark further investigations into illicit recruitment tactics — and put more pressure on programs skirting the boundaries of the NIL era.
As for Oweh, he’s focused on the season ahead — and on proving that success at Kentucky means more than a quick payday elsewhere.
$8.7 million turned down. Rival spurned. Legacy secured.
The message is loud and clear: Otega Oweh bleeds blue — and he’s not going anywhere.
