“UNSTOPPABLE!” — Otega Oweh Shocks the College Basketball World as He Becomes the First Player Ever to Win Both the Bob Cousy Award and Midseason Wooden Award in the Same Season! Kentucky’s Star Guard Is Rewriting NCAA History — And Fans Are Calling It the Greatest Run They’ve Seen Since John Wall
In a moment that will live forever in Kentucky basketball history, Otega Oweh has officially etched his name into NCAA legend — becoming the first player ever to win both the Bob Cousy Award and the Midseason John R. Wooden Award in the same season.
And the best part?
He’s only getting started.
What Oweh has done over the past few months is nothing short of extraordinary. From being a transfer guard many overlooked to becoming the undisputed engine behind Kentucky’s explosive season, the rise has been meteoric — and now, the entire college basketball world is watching in awe.
The Bob Cousy Award, which recognizes the top point guard in college basketball, was already a massive honor. But the announcement of the Midseason Wooden Award — given to the most outstanding player in the nation — just a few weeks later took things to another level. No one has ever won both awards in the same year… until now.
And it’s not hard to see why.
Oweh has been torching opponents night after night, dropping jaws with his fearless drives, elite court vision, and lockdown perimeter defense. He’s averaging over 21 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds per game — and doing it all with that trademark Kentucky edge.
But it’s more than just the numbers. It’s the way he plays.
The fire. The energy. The leadership.
Watch one game — just one — and it becomes clear: Oweh doesn’t just play basketball… he owns it. He controls the pace, demands attention, and when it’s winning time, the ball always finds his hands.
Coach Mark Pope couldn’t hold back his emotions after the announcement.
> “He’s built different. I’ve coached a lot of great players — but Otega? He’s one of one. He leads our locker room, our huddles, and he’s got the full respect of every player, every coach, and now, the entire nation.”
And he’s got the full love of Big Blue Nation too.
Rupp Arena has become Oweh’s playground. The chants of “O-TAY-GA! O-TAY-GA!” have become routine. Fans young and old are already comparing his impact to Kentucky icons like John Wall, De’Aaron Fox, and Jamal Murray.
One fan tweeted:
> “He’s the most electrifying Wildcat I’ve seen since John Wall. And I don’t say that lightly.”
Another added:
> “Every time he touches the ball, something magical happens. He’s HIM. And the nation better take notice.”
And take notice, they have.
Oweh has now rocketed to the top of national draft boards. NBA scouts are flooding practices. Social media is filled with mixtapes and highlight reels. And analysts are beginning to wonder out loud: Could he go down as one of the greatest single-season guards in Kentucky history?
As Kentucky gears up for a deep March Madness run, all eyes will be on No. 3.
The pressure will rise. The stakes will get higher. But if Oweh’s season so far has taught us anything, it’s this:
He was built for this moment.
From overlooked transfer to history-making Wildcat, Otega Oweh isn’t just winning awards — he’s changing the game, rewriting the narrative, and reminding everyone what Kentucky basketball is all about.
This isn’t just a season.
It’s a legacy in the making.
And Big Blue Nation is here for every second of it.
