Otega Oweh, the top scorer for the University of Kentucky, is currently not expected to be selected in the 2025 NBA draft, per ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. Even though he had a standout season—averaging 16.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.6 steals per game—ESPN has placed him at 77th out of the top 100 prospects.
Highlights from Oweh’s time in college basketball include:
Honors and Stats:
Named to the All-SEC Second Team
Led the Wildcats with an average of 16.2 points per game.
Reached double digits in 33 out of 36 games, with 13 games over 20 points Standout games feature a career-best 28 points versus Oklahoma and 27 in the SEC tourney against his old team
Draft Outlook:
Entered the 2025 draft but preserved his NCAA eligibility
Has until June 15 to remove his name and potentially return to school.
Kentucky has a history of sending players to the NBA, with at least one player drafted in 17 straight years. Should Oweh come back for another season, he would be a major asset to Kentucky’s roster next year.
