Otega Oweh Drafted 41st Overall by the Thunder in the 2026 NBA Draft
Jun 24, 2026
Kentucky's Mr. Consistent is the 41st pick in the 2026 NBA Draft heading to the Thunder! Otega Oweh is the fourth Wildcat drafted under head coach Mark Pope. He joins Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cason Wallace as Kentucky alumni
in Oklahoma City.In his senior season, he averaged 18.6 points per game while shooting 46.5% from the field.He scored in double figures in 34 of 35 games, and hit the longest shot in UK program history with a 69-foot heave at the end of the half vs. Missouri. He logged team highs in points with 20, rebounds with 5, assists with 4, and steals with 4 against the Tigers. Catch all the game day action and learn more about Kentucky Athletics onBBN Tonight.The team provides the latest coverage and stats ahead of UK games.
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