What does Otega Oweh’s role look like for Mark Pope’s Wildcats?

One player who will have a huge season for the Kentucky Wildcats is Oklahoma transfer Otega Oweh. Last season, Oweh averaged 11.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and one assist per game for the Sooners. He also shot 37.7% from three, which was a huge improvement from his freshman season.

When it comes to Oweh’s role for Mark Pope’s team this season, it appears he will come off the bench for Koby Brea at the two or Jaxson Robinson at the three. Oweh will be Kentucky’s most impactful player off the bench thanks to his ability to shoot the ball, get to the rim, help on the boards and defend guards. Oweh is 6-foot-4 and strong, so he has no problem defending guards.

The only knock on Oweh would be his free throw, but Coach Pope should be able to help solve this this offseason.

Oweh is going to be a very good player for Coach Pope, and if he were to eventually find a place in the Wildcats’ starting lineup, it wouldn’t be a huge surprise.

Kentucky Athletics sent this quote from coach Pope about what Oweh brings to the table: “Otega shot 37 percent from the three-point line last year,” Pope said. “He is elite at earning trips to the free-throw line, and he brings a special physicality and intensity to the game. Otega spent his entire season last year as a full-court point guard in the Big 12. His tenacity on the court is contagious, and his humility off the court will endear him to Big Blue Nation.