Physicality is what Mark Pope thinks makes Otega Oweh an NBA caliber talent

Mark Pope Addresses Otega Oweh’s Potential NBA Departure

Kentucky guard Otega Oweh recently declared himself as “all in” on preparing himself for the NBA.  Oweh’s return to Kentucky is in limbo. Most fans expected Oweh to exercise his final year of eligibility to stay in Lexington, but the 21-year-old has his eyes set on the NBA. “So, (Oweh) got a lot of room to grow, he’s a phenomenal player who had a great season last year, and it’s pretty fun to talk about,” Kentucky head coach Mark Pope told the m…

Otega Oweh speaks about decision to stay in NBA Draft or return to Kentucky - Nation of Blue

ESPN caught up with Kentucky guard Otega Oweh at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago this afternoon. Oweh gave some comments about his decision to stay in the NBA Draft or return to Lexington for another season. “I have a good situation back at Kentucky if I do choose to go back, so…either way, I’m just thankful to be here,” Oweh said. Check out his comments: NEW: Kentucky G Otega Oweh just spoke on his decision to stay in the draft, or go back to…

Mark Pope Offers his Own Evaluation of Otega Oweh

Otega Oweh’s week at the NBA Combine will determine if he’s back at Kentucky next season or playing in the NBA. He’s still not listed on any recent NBA mock drafts but has draftable measurements — 6-4 1/4, 212.6 pounds, 6-8 1/2 wingspan and 8-5 1/2 standing reach — based on what Draft Express reported from the Combine in Chicago. Kentucky coach Mark Pope gave his own scouting analysis on Oweh, UK’s leading scorer last season after transferring f…

Physicality is what Mark Pope thinks makes Otega Oweh an NBA caliber talent

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Mark Pope probably wouldn’t mind having Otega Oweh back in Blue and White next season. But, if he’s not, the head Wildcat has full confidence that becoming a professional player is the right choice for the star guard. “He has so much room to grow. I think his ceiling as a playmaker he hasn’t even begun to tap into,” said Pope with the NBA Draft just over a month away. A Physical Force Analyzing Oweh’s game conclu…