Kentucky picked up several big additions in the offseason through the transfer portal, but the biggest pick-up of the offseason may have happened yesterday with the announcement that Otega Oweh will return to Kentucky for his senior season.
Oweh had a breakout season in Lexington last year, leading the Wildcats by averaging just over 16 points per game to go along with 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.6 steals per game.
Oweh scored in double-digits in all but 3 games last season and had some huge moments, including 28 points in a road win at Oklahoma where he completely took over the game in the second half.
After getting feedback from the NBA, Oweh will return to Lexington as one of the best players in the SEC and will be a key piece and a familiar face for this Kentucky team.
In other UK news, former Kentucky Wildcat Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder finished off the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals last night, with a 124-94 win in Game 5 to clinch the series.
The league’s Most Valuable Player, SGA showed why he’s one of the top players in the league, turning in a 34 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists performance in the series-clinching game while shooting 56 percent from the floor.
The Thunder are in the Finals for the first time since 2012 when they were led by Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden.
It remains to be seen who OKC’s opponent in the Finals would be. Right now, it appears it will be the Indiana Pacers, who lead the series with the Knicks 3-1 and will have a chance to clinch the series in New York tonight. However, you can’t count the Knicks out just yet.
Congratulations to Shai and the Thunder for making it back to the Finals. It’s always nice to see a former Wildcat having such great success!
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What does Otega Oweh’s return mean for Kentucky? - KSR
Will Oweh take a leap in Year 2 under Mark Pope?
How Mitch Barnhart is preparing for revenue sharing in college sports - Courier Journal
It’ll be interesting to see how UK and other colleges navigate this new world.
Praise from Mark Pope didn’t surprise Jasper Johnson - Vaughts Views
Johnson feels confident as he heads into his freshman season.
The Breeders’ Cup World Championships are coming back to Keeneland - Herald Leader
It’s the first time since 2022.
SGA named WCF MVP - Bleacher Report
No surprise there and well-deserved.
Panthers headed to Stanley Cup Final - ESPN
That’s three straight appearances.
Big Ten ADs discuss CFP format - Yahoo
The SEC’s decision on 8 or 9 conference games play a big role in the discussion.
Winners and losers from draft withdrawal deadline - CBS Sports
A lot of returning talent in the SEC, but losing Adou hurts Arkansas.
Interest in NCAA Tournament expansion remains - SI
Will we see the tournament expand?
Tiger’s son, Charlie, wins first AJGA event - AP
Tiger may need to make some room on the trophy shelf.