Otega Oweh Declares for NBA Draft, will Keep College Eligibility

The silence was deafening. Otega Oweh broke his on Tuesday, painting a clearer picture of his basketball future.

Oweh revealed on Instagram that he will test the NBA Draft waters this offseason. Like so many others, the underclassman will go through the process and still maintain his college eligibility, leaving the door open for a possible return to Kentucky.

“To the best fans in the nation, the Big Blue Nation – Getting to play the game I love each day, knowing I have your support alongside my family and friends, has truly been a dream come true, and I am incredibly blessed,” he shared in the statement. “I’m taking the next step and have declared for the 2025 NBA Draft, while maintaining my NCAA eligibility.”

Oweh was Kentucky’s leading scorer in Mark Pope’s first season. The transfer from Oklahoma tallied 16.2 points per game on 49.2% shooting from the field.

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