Kentucky Wildcats News: Otega Oweh waived and UK vs. UCF Basketball Week

Last season’s star for the Kentucky Wildcats, Otega Oweh, heard his name called this past summer in the NBA draft when the Oklahoma City Thunder selected him with the 41st overall pick.

He showed flashes in the preseason and it looked like he would have a very good chance at carving out an immediate roll with the NBA title-contenders until he ruptured his achilles just before the regular season began.

It got worse this weekend when the Thunder — after using a second round pick on Oweh just a handful of months ago — decided to waive him from the team.

Professional sports can certainly be “ruthless” and we should all come together to wish him a speedy recovery.

In more Kentucky basketball news, head coach Mark Pope and this year’s team will face UCF in their final exhibition game this Wednesday.

Kentucky is fresh off an impressive comeback over Top-25 Texas Tech last Friday in Rupp Arena.

This Wednesday’s game is scheduled for 6 PM ET with coverage on the SEC Network.

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Headlines

Kentucky football is now a top 10 team in both major polls – KSR

Earning the respect they deserve.

Lakers’ Luka Doncic scores NBA season-high 52 points with 10 assists in win – ESPN

That didn’t take very long.

It’s a “Work Week” for the Top 10 Wildcats – KSR

Need all the prep time they can get.

Thunder star Jalen Williams taken off court on stretcher with significant injury – ESPN

So, so scary.

Kenny Darby celebrated getting his braces off by playing a big role in Vanderbilt win – KSR

He has been so good this season.

Seahawks contain Chiefs’ Kenneth Walker III in RB’s return to Seattle – ESPN

No one runs on Seattle.

Kentucky is only seeing the beginning of what Ousmane N’Diaye can be – KSR

There’s a lot of promise here.

Packers rip officiating after roughing penalties prove costly in loss – ESPN

They have a good point here.