Kentucky guard Otega Oweh has declared for the NBA draft

The Kentucky Wildcats received good news recently from Brandon Garrison, who announced he would return next season. That left Otega Oweh as the last big piece to make a decision on his future. On Tuesday, he took a step towards that by declaring for the NBA draft.

Oweh led the Wildcats in scoring last season at over 16 points per game. His ability to drive and get to the rim was second-to-none. He was also terrific at drawing contact and getting to the free-throw line.

A declaration for the draft does not mean he is locked into the NBA path yet. It means he will go through the process of evaluation. Should he decide he doesn’t want to go that route, he is eligibile to return to Lexington and the Wildcats.

The news is sure to make Big Blue Nation a little nervous, especially after missing on Lamar Wilkerson. Oweh is a focal point of the offense, and is sure to be the starting shooting guard if he’s back.

Fans will have to wait a little longer for a final decision. May 28th is the deadline to withdraw from the draft and return to school. ESPN currently ranks him as the number 86 overall prospect (subscription required).

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