Kentucky guard Otega Oweh said this week that he wants to make the most of his upcoming predraft process before making a decision on his future in basketball.
Oweh was an All-SEC second-team selection this past season as a junior, averaging 16.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.6 steals on 35.5% shooting from 3-point range. He registered 13 20-point games, including a season-high 28 points and six rebounds on Feb. 26.
The 21-year-old announced last month that he would declare for the 2025 NBA draft while maintaining his remaining eligibility. He offered an update on his thought process after working out with the Portland Trail Blazers, his third this draft cycle.
“I’m all in,” Oweh said on Thursday, via Aaron Fentress of the Oregonian. “I have one more year of eligibility, but my goal is to play in the NBA, so I’m not doing this process one foot in, one foot out. I’m all in.”
Oweh isn’t projected to be drafted, though the 6-foot-4 guard was among the prospects invited to the combine, beginning Sunday in Chicago, Illinois. There, he’ll be able to gain feedback from teams about his draft stock and whether he should stay in or return to school.
He has established himself as a defensive-minded prospect who can impact games at a high level. He can guard multiple positions and believes he can defend opposing teams’ best players, while offering a dynamic scoring option on the other end of the court.
Oweh has also worked out with the Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets, with additional visits scheduled ahead of the early entry withdrawal deadline on May 28. The upcoming three-plus weeks will be a crucial period for him as he weighs his on-court options.
“I believe I’m a first-round guy,” Oweh said. “I’m just gonna go through these workouts, give it my all, and then when it’s all said and done, I’ll see where I’m at and then I’ll make that decision.”