Oweh

[megablue]

Man I just don't see how. He would not be the man anymore, thats gonna be Momcilovic, Zoom and Wilkins. I think Oweh is far better as a 3rd or 4th option

All four (4) are DEFINITELY good players.

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For general comparison, here are CAREER FG% percentages and PER 40 stats from last year:

			CAREER	CAREER	CAREER		PER 40	PER 40	PER 40	PER 40	PER 40	PER 40	PER 40	PER 40
			TFG%	2PT%	3PT%		3PT%	PTS	REBS	AST	STL	BLK	TOV	PF
MOMCILOVIC	6'8"	220	45.8%	50.5%	42.8%		48.7%	22.1	4.1	1.3	1.1	0.3	1.1	2.1
DIALLO	6'4"	180	48.2%	52.1%	27.4%		31.5%	21.2	5.3	6.0	0.9	0.0	3.4	3.6
WILKINS	6'5"	175	46.0%	55.4%	32.8%		32.8%	23.9	2.6	6.3	1.0	0.2	5.1	3.8
OWEH	6'5"	210	47.8%	51.2%	34.7%		33.3%	22.8	5.9	3.3	2.2	0.3	2.5	3.3

 

[KyWilson239]

Really. Wasn't really great at anything except getting to the rim and even then you hoped he didn't blow a bunny. Had to have the ball in his hands at all times but really couldn't create for anyone else and caused the offense to stall. Gets buckets in bunches but that just lead to scoring droughts when he started slow or had a bad stretch. Would be a great 2nd or 3rd option but UK was in a spot where they couldn't let him walk. So they paid him like one of the best SEC players and forced the offense through him but I believe our offense will be better this year with the subtraction of both him and DA.

Don't understand why you're so jaded on him. He had the ball in his hands because UK had no point guard. He is not a lead guard, that is true, but he is an excellent off ball guard. If you take him off last years team, they don't finish .500. He would feast in an offense with Momcilovic spreading floor, you know, like he did with Brea and Robinson.

 

[KyKevin]

You wouldn't take back one of the best players in the SEC last year? Really?

I would love to know Popes thoughts on Oweh

 

[UKCowboys]

I also think Oweh could give us a strong defensive five if we put im our best defenders late needing a big stop

 

[UKCowboys]

All four (4) are DEFINITELY good players.

Milan Momcilovic College Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com

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Zoom Diallo College Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com

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Alex Wilkins College Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com

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Otega Oweh College Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com

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For general comparison, here are CAREER FG% percentages and PER 40 stats from last year:

			CAREER	CAREER	CAREER		PER 40	PER 40	PER 40	PER 40	PER 40	PER 40	PER 40	PER 40
			TFG%	2PT%	3PT%		3PT%	PTS	REBS	AST	STL	BLK	TOV	PF
MOMCILOVIC	6'8"	220	45.8%	50.5%	42.8%		48.7%	22.1	4.1	1.3	1.1	0.3	1.1	2.1
DIALLO	6'4"	180	48.2%	52.1%	27.4%		31.5%	21.2	5.3	6.0	0.9	0.0	3.4	3.6
WILKINS	6'5"	175	46.0%	55.4%	32.8%		32.8%	23.9	2.6	6.3	1.0	0.2	5.1	3.8
OWEH	6'5"	210	47.8%	51.2%	34.7%		33.3%	22.8	5.9	3.3	2.2	0.3	2.5	3.3

Exactly. Oweh is very good. But IMO, he is far better for a teams success if he is not the number one or two option

 

[megablue]

Exactly. Oweh is very good. But IMO, he is far better for a teams success if he is not the number one or two option

I can definitely see that and do not disagree, at all, for sure. One thing that is amazing is that he hit three (3) last second game-winning shots and made a great penetrating pass back outside to Chandler for another last second game-winning shot. Oweh does SEEM to have a clutch gene.

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

Exactly. Oweh is very good. But IMO, he is far better for a teams success if he is not the number one or two option

I could see him being a strong #2 option after Milan, with three others in contention in Wilkins, Moreno, and Diallo. That's a heck of a top five scoring unit. Then you have Kam, McBride, N'Diaye, Hawthorne, Morton, and Kepnang for a pretty strong bench.

That's potentially a top 4-7 team.

 

[UKBB4Ever]

I think he will be a better pro than a lot of people in this draft. His motor and athleticism will give him a chance to stick as a role player. He was very efficient as a college player which should translate. He is a great defender, can still develop his shot which isn't bad, his handle will improve as well, and he is a good passer.

He can’t shoot. He can’t handle. And he is not a good defender.

He’s tried to get the NBA for 3 years. Those are the reasons he’s not there already.

If someone wastes a 2nd pick on him he won’t make a roster.

The NBA told him 3 years ago where he had to improve.

He’s the same player. I would love to blame Pope for not developing him but at some point the guy needs to self improve.

And that’s nothing about his “touch money” attitude.

Next year’s team will be better by subtraction.

 

[Anon200440]

That’s just not what that is.

Creating your own shots means scoring anyway possible not just open shots sweet heart.

If you made a shot with very little “openness” and clearance that’s still creating your own shots.

and if you had watched a game of Kentucky basketball or were familiar with basketball youd know you sound stupid

I mean i watched all kentucky basketball games this year

In some ways aberdeen is a better "creater" than oweh

 

[KentuckyJelly]

Kind of reminds me of Azubuike. Freakish athlete but broken jumper and doesn't really have a position. Not a SG and too small for an NBA forward.

 

[UKCowboys]

He can’t shoot. He can’t handle. And he is not a good defender.

He’s tried to get the NBA for 3 years. Those are the reasons he’s not there already.

If someone wastes a 2nd pick on him he won’t make a roster.

The NBA told him 3 years ago where he had to improve.

He’s the same player. I would love to blame Pope for not developing him but at some point the guy needs to self improve.

And that’s nothing about his “touch money” attitude.

Next year’s team will be better by subtraction.

Agree to disagree

 

[Threedognight]

I mean i watched all kentucky basketball games this year

In some ways aberdeen is a better "creater" than oweh

Yeah Denzel is probably better creating mid and 3 opportunities but Oweh is superior all around

 

[LongliveWildcatDon]

Don't understand why you're so jaded on him. He had the ball in his hands because UK had no point guard. He is not a lead guard, that is true, but he is an excellent off ball guard. If you take him off last years team, they don't finish .500. He would feast in an offense with Momcilovic spreading floor, you know, like he did with Brea and Robinson.

Don't understand why you're so jaded on him. He had the ball in his hands because UK had no point guard. He is not a lead guard, that is true, but he is an excellent off ball guard. If you take him off last years team, they don't finish .500. He would feast in an offense with Momcilovic spreading floor, you know, like he did with Brea and Robinson.

Not jaded. He provided a lot of good UK moments for me. But two things can be true at the same time. We needed him with the ball in his hands last yr but he also clunked the offense up. As stated before, he's best a 3th or 4th best player on a Final Four team.

I agree with your last statement. Just don't see him coming back and not being the star but if he was I would welcome it.

 

[KyWilson239]

He can’t shoot. He can’t handle. And he is not a good defender.

He’s tried to get the NBA for 3 years. Those are the reasons he’s not there already.

If someone wastes a 2nd pick on him he won’t make a roster.

The NBA told him 3 years ago where he had to improve.

He’s the same player. I would love to blame Pope for not developing him but at some point the guy needs to self improve.

And that’s nothing about his “touch money” attitude.

Next year’s team will be better by subtraction.

Advanced metrics would argue most of your points are wrong. Looking at almost any metric from his freshman to senior season would tell you your "same guy, didn't improve" argument is wrong. But you are intitled to your own opinion. Time will tell if he makes it or not.

 

[ukhemingway]

He shot 33% on 3.75 attempts as senior. He is also highly efficient inside the arc and great at getting to line. With NBA floor spacing, he will be able to get to the rim. No reason he can't develop into at least a Luguentz Dort type player.

Oweh has very poor shooting form... his ceiling for shooting is very low. And especially in the NBA where the line is further out, and every player is bigger and more athletic defensively than the previous college players he played against.

 

[KFuqua]

Man I just don't see how. He would not be the man anymore, thats gonna be Momcilovic, Zoom and Wilkins. I think Oweh is far better as a 3rd or 4th option

I just don't think he would accept that role. He killed the team at times last year, so I'm happy for him to move on.

 

[KyWilson239]

Oweh has very poor shooting form... his ceiling for shooting is very low. And especially in the NBA where the line is further out, and every player is bigger and more athletic defensively than the previous college players he played against.

Sean Marion had the most hideous form in the planet. Oweh will only get better, and he's already really good.

 

[HenryMuto]

Pick 41 to OKC

 

[LadyCaytIL]

Glad Oweh got drafted . primarily for him but also so people wont post can Oweh come back and play 10 times a day lol

 

[Beatle Bum]

Oweh and Hopkins going near each other in second round is interesting. I see similarities. I think had Ortega been a Cat under Cal, he would have transferred like Hopkins and we would have sadly seen him develop someplace else.

 

[preacherfan]

I am very happy for Oweh. I respect him for coming back to UK for a second season in spite of whatever troubles were simmering under the surface. And, it doesn't hurt that he isn't just a blur in my memory like so many players who played for Cal. Seriously, I have already forgotten many of the one and dones.

 

[Anon726530]

Oweh ducked the attitude problem with last year’s team, because he was our only player that could score.

BUT, I believe he was the originator of the team chemistry issues and probably the biggest obstacle all season long. His reactions to Pope’s comments in press conferences was also a huge red flag that somehow he also skated on

 

[MaysviileKY]

Got an Oweh card out of a donruss box today. Was neat to see him on a card listed as a prospect.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

Love the "kid" but no thanks. If he came back to be the 2nd or 3rd best player on the team a fill that role obvious yes but he's not doing that. Wrecks the offense and we were forced to pay him superstar money last yr. Can't make the mistake again.

He played great on a better team. With shooter surrounding him and a real PG he would be great. All you all that hate on him kill me. He is the sole reason we didn’t lose 18 games last year and won our tourney game for us single handily.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

You wouldn't take back one of the best players in the SEC last year? Really?

Some of these fans are crazy. I don’t know what games they watched.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

Really. Wasn't really great at anything except getting to the rim and even then you hoped he didn't blow a bunny. Had to have the ball in his hands at all times but really couldn't create for anyone else and caused the offense to stall. Gets buckets in bunches but that just lead to scoring droughts when he started slow or had a bad stretch. Would be a great 2nd or 3rd option but UK was in a spot where they couldn't let him walk. So they paid him like one of the best SEC players and forced the offense through him but I believe our offense will be better this year with the subtraction of both him and DA.

Otega Oweh converted at a 60.5% to 61% clip on shots at the rim, heavily aided by a high volume of dunks.[1, 2, 3]
A breakdown of his finishing stats highlights exactly how he operated around the basket:

• Field Goal Percentage at the Rim: Generally evaluated between 60.5% and 63.5%, depending on the specific analytics platform and exact season parameters.
  
  
• He was in the 99th percentile at drawing fouls at the rim. Elite.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

I can definitely see that and do not disagree, at all, for sure. One thing that is amazing is that he hit three (3) last second game-winning shots and made a great penetrating pass back outside to Chandler for another last second game-winning shot. Oweh does SEEM to have a clutch gene.

He is clutch. He would be amazing in a great team. Good shooters and passers, along with a PG and Big man. He is a guy who can shoot when open and get his own shot. That’s very valuable. You can give him the ball and get a foul or a layup when needed.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

Kind of reminds me of Azubuike. Freakish athlete but broken jumper and doesn't really have a position. Not a SG and too small for an NBA forward.

Azubuike was a solid pro player though. He also shot 40% from 3 for his career in 209 games.

 

[LongliveWildcatDon]

Otega Oweh converted at a 60.5% to 61% clip on shots at the rim, heavily aided by a high volume of dunks.[1, 2, 3]
A breakdown of his finishing stats highlights exactly how he operated around the basket:

• Field Goal Percentage at the Rim: Generally evaluated between 60.5% and 63.5%, depending on the specific analytics platform and exact season parameters.
  
  
• He was in the 99th percentile at drawing fouls at the rim. Elite.

According to ChatGTP he is just across the metric to be average around the rim. With below 60% or lower being below avg. For a guy that has a game that is all about getting to the rim thats not good. Not sure NBA desires guys that are elite at drawing fouls but arent elite at shooting free throws. Good luck to him but I really think his future in basketball will be in Europe.

 

[MaysviileKY]

I think Oweh will get better with his outside shooting. Basically he has a hitch. He will be sent to the gleague and work with a shooting coach for endless hours until they improve his shot. May never look exactly right, but they will get his release point better and serviceable.

OKC traded for him, so I can see him getting some minutes the 2nd half of the year.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

To the people who always hate on him. This is what he said about his time here. He loves BBN and Kentucky. He’s a real Cat who always balled out for us.

“Coming to Kentucky for two years, it changed my life,” Oweh said. “You come to Kentucky and you have a lineage of history that comes way before you, and you just want to be great like them. You want to support them and do everything you can to put yourself in a position to be mentioned with those guys.

“Coming to Kentucky was just a blessing, man, two years of my life where it just went upwards. That’s all because of BBN, them believing in me. I’m just excited I could do this, having my past be a Kentucky jersey.

 

[Threedognight]

To the people who always hate on him. This is what he said about his time here. He loves BBN and Kentucky. He’s a real Cat who always balled out for us.

“Coming to Kentucky for two years, it changed my life,” Oweh said. “You come to Kentucky and you have a lineage of history that comes way before you, and you just want to be great like them. You want to support them and do everything you can to put yourself in a position to be mentioned with those guys.

“Coming to Kentucky was just a blessing, man, two years of my life where it just went upwards. That’s all because of BBN, them believing in me. I’m just excited I could do this, having my past be a Kentucky jersey.

Love Oweh, great personality and a dog

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

Love Oweh, great personality and a dog

Yup, it saddens me to hear some talk about him. Blame him for last years issues. All he did was play hard. He had a couple games of bad body language early in the season but it was obvious that the team had disfunction. No telling why but him and Aberdeen kept us from being total laughing stocks. He gave it his all for us. His tourney shot was awesome too. He won that game with the layup and that shot.

 

[Vek96]

You wouldn't take back one of the best players in the SEC last year? Really?

It’s not that simple. Oweh was really good here, but, did you ever sense that he didn’t really make his teammates better? He played hero ball a lot. I’m kind of excited for some new blood, but don‘t get me wrong, he was really good/great his two years. Both sides can be right sometimes.

 

[Artlaibesghost]

Bringing Oweh back would hurt the teams potential in a negative way. No thanks!

He's not coming back but if he did I don't agree with you. He can do things nobody on current squad can.Unlike last year I feel he would be in a position to pick his spots more instead of feeling like he had to score because nobody else would. We could contend for a FF with him IMO.

As to wether he makes it in NBA will depend on how hard he is willing to work IMO. He has some skills that IF refined could make him a long term NBA player IMO.

 

[Crestcat]

A few bad optics but what would we have been without him? I wish him luck.