Otega Oweh’s NBA start has taken a harsh turn, and Kentucky fans have reason to keep an eye on both that situation and what comes next for Mark Pope’s team.
Last season’s standout for the Wildcats was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 41st overall pick in this past summer’s NBA draft. Oweh flashed in the preseason and seemed to have a strong chance to earn an immediate role with the title-contending Thunder, but that changed when he ruptured his achilles just before the regular season started. The situation worsened this weekend when Oklahoma City waived him.
Professional sports can certainly be “ruthless” and we should all come together to wish him a speedy recovery.
Back on the college side, Kentucky is set for its final exhibition test on Wednesday against UCF. The Wildcats are coming off an impressive comeback win over Top-25 Texas Tech last Friday in Rupp Arena.
Now that’s a big man.
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Earning the respect they deserve.
Lakers’ Luka Doncic scores NBA season-high 52 points with 10 assists in win - ESPN
That didn’t take very long.
It’s a “Work Week” for the Top 10 Wildcats - KSR
Need all the prep time they can get.
Thunder star Jalen Williams taken off court on stretcher with significant injury - ESPN
So, so scary.
Kenny Darby celebrated getting his braces off by playing a big role in Vanderbilt win - KSR
He has been so good this season.
No one runs on Seattle.
Kentucky is only seeing the beginning of what Ousmane N’Diaye can be - KSR
There’s a lot of promise here.
They have a good point here.
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Kentucky Just Got A Preseason Respect Test From CBS
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Momcilovic brings the kind of shooting and veteran presence that tends to earn preseason attention, especially as a senior transfer expected to anchor a major role. Morenos placement is more about upside, with CBS pointing to a breakout sophomore season after he went through the NBA Draft process and came back to Lexington. For Kentucky, the rankings offer an early reminder that this roster has both proven production and some real room to grow. [Read more 🡒]