Kentucky Wildcats News: Otega Oweh dream appers over

Kentucky Wildcats News: Otega Oweh dream appers over

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI – MARCH 22: Otega Oweh #00 of the Kentucky Wildcats looks on against the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Enterprise Center on March 22, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Good morning, BBN!

It was a busy day for college athletics as teams across all sports waited to see how the 5-in-5 rule would go over with the Board of Directors. With some positive movement, and it seemingly going forward, the attention immediately turned to Otega Oweh.

With some comments by Derrick Morton going viral among the BBN, everyone questioned whether he would return. It appears, though, that the dream is over as reports are coming in that seniors from this past season would be ineligible for the new rule.

What does that mean for UK? It means it is Tyran Stokes or bust, seemingly to fill the position of “star” on the wing. While Mark Pope and his staff wait out that decision, will the Cats make any other moves to fill out this roster? Let’s hope so, but it appears Oweh will not be a part of the plans.

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This is a wild stat.

Headlines

2026 CATSPY Awards Presented Monday at Historic Memorial Coliseum – UK

See who took home this year’s awards!

Ousmane N’Diaye up for major award in the top Italian League- KSR

Would be a nice accolade.

Ryan Hampton “blessed” to receive an offer from Kentucky during today’s visit- KSR

A potential reclass candidate.

NCAA DI Board of Directors recommends to advance age-based eligibility rules- On3

Sounds like it is moving forward.

Cooper Flagg tops Kon Knueppel for ROY honors in tight race- ESPN

Flagg wins ROY.

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to enter gambling addiction program- ESPN

An awful story. Hope Brendan gets the help he needs.

Winners and losers of the early NBA Draft deadline: Duke, Florida retain key starters; UNC loses critical star- CBS

Who do you have as the biggest winner?

Five biggest draft misses: Ty Simpson jumps into top half of Round 1, Garrett Nussmeier drops to QB10- CBS

Thoughts?