LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — In a week that saw Kentucky men's basketball win a pair of games in front of Big Blue Nation, Otega Oweh led the way with back-to-back impressive efforts on offense. Now, the senior guard is being recognized as one of the top players in conference play of late.
On Monday, Oweh was named SEC Co-Player of the Week after averaging 22.5 points per game during wins against his former school Oklahoma and rival Tennessee on Saturday, per a press release from the conference. He shares the honor with Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr.
Otega Oweh coming out postgame to a sea of blue and white.
— Noah Cierzan (@ncierzan) February 8, 2026
Yet another great performance, posting 21 points.@LEX18News | @BBNTonight pic.twitter.com/etUQsB3rN5
Monday's honor marks the second time that Oweh has received the accolade this season. Following a 21-point effort in Saturday's comeback victory against Tennessee, Oweh is now just five points shy of scoring 1,000 during his time in Lexington. He would become the fifth transfer in program history to do so.
His next opportunity comes on the road when No. 25 Kentucky takes on the top team in the SEC standings, No. 14 Florida. Tip-off on Saturday is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.
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