Oweh update
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That is true. We haven't seen that from past guys. But I also dont know which ones waited until the final day to come back (I dont really remember).
If I had to guess, I think hes gonna stay in the draft. Hope im wrong. But again, waiting around until the 11th hour, hoping other guys return so you maybe.. maybe, can move into the 2nd round.. sure seems like thats what he prefers as opposed to coming back to college.
Apparently, he's got one more workout today. I assume he's waiting to get feedback from as many sources as possible before he exits.
Oweh is one of those rare players that could realistically increase their draft status for 2026 by returning to Kentucky. He’ll have a national stage as a leader of a title contender. There is no way next summer’s draft is as loaded as this one.
Personally I think he comes back but who knows.
One thing I don’t think I’ve seen mentioned in discussions about why someone would be “getting feedback” and playing out every workout: I don’t think the feedback is about what he needs to work on. I think he is probably more aware than anyone else about the things he needs to work on. He can get that info pretty easily.
Instead I think it’s smart to get as much in person time as possible with any team that shows interest because IMO many teams are looking for fit and personality and how players will fit within their culture.
Getting face to face time with execs and scouts can lay the foundation for getting a contract this year or more likely IMO next year.
By all accounts he’s a great character guy. That comes through in meeting someone in person. Even if he isn’t drafted this year, that first in person impression could be the difference in a team drafting you if they have met you and get a sense of how you will fit within their team culture.
Please note I have never been through the NBA draft process so all of this is JMHO. The feedback I got in high school from my coach was “you have deceptive speed. You’re even slower than you look up close”.
One thing I don’t think I’ve seen mentioned in discussions about why someone would be “getting feedback” and playing out every workout: I don’t think the feedback is about what he needs to work on. I think he is probably more aware than anyone else about the things he needs to work on. He can get that info pretty easily.
Instead I think it’s smart to get as much in person time as possible with any team that shows interest because IMO many teams are looking for fit and personality and how players will fit within their culture.
Getting face to face time with execs and scouts can lay the foundation for getting a contract this year or more likely IMO next year.
By all accounts he’s a great character guy. That comes through in meeting someone in person. Even if he isn’t drafted this year, that first in person impression could be the difference in a team drafting you if they have met you and get a sense of how you will fit within their team culture.
Please note I have never been through the NBA draft process so all of this is JMHO. The feedback I got in high school from my coach was “you have deceptive speed. You’re even slower than you look up close”.
You gonan pretend like him hurting his wrist and missing the final group of games didn’t hurt. He plays in those games and he would be in the late first round conversations. Robinson was playing the best basketball of his career before he got hurt
All it takes is for one team to lie to him. One GM's manipulative lie, trying to keep OO as a plan B or C, could be all the difference for us in March. Scary thought.
This. If someone says “hey come talk to us and we will cover your expenses to do so” you go. I don’t like it either being this late but I can’t fault him per se. Just feels like a last ditch effort I leave though and I hate that. But it is what it is.
Sounds like description of my high school team. We weren’t very big, but we were slow!
Yep. Like what happened to Levis on the football side. He was apparently give a soft guarantee he’d go much earlier than he did and apparently that was a big fat lie.
These guys need good shrewd agents that will actually look out for them in deals.
There are just some slimy people in business that will sell their own mother for a nickel. Those folks are scum of the earth and sadly a lot of them get ahead in business.
Rondo was also an elite on ball defender and should be a first ballot Hall of famer
Rondo also had an exceptional basketball IQ.
Are you for real? Are you saying that every kid who puts his name in the draft only cares about the NBA? These kids grow up dreaming of playing in the league and Oweh is doing nothing but what the rules allow him to do. He wants to play in the league and is trying to make the best decision possible for his family.
It was a joke!
Just tried ruffling a few feathers
It’s part of the new age college basketball.
Otega he's having his last try out today and the decision was expected tonight coach Pope says do whatever your heart is telling you to do
It wasn’t a joke. It was a horrible take and now that half the board has told you that you are an idiot, you are trying to backpedal.It was a joke!
Just tried ruffling a few feathers
It’s part of the new age college basketball.
If that was a joke and meant to be funny, don't quit your day job.. if you have one.It was a joke!
Just tried ruffling a few feathers
It’s part of the new age college basketball.
'bout as popular as playing defense in a pickup game.
Yeah, it wasn't a joke. Back-peddling at it's finest on that one.
This. You go try out. There is no downside for 00 to do this. It is only us impatient BBN fans who are inconvenienced.
OO should have decided already. I want what I want, and I want it NOW!
sheesh
If he wants to get his career going in the NBA he needs another year in college to work on his game. That’s like going into the military as enlisted hoping one day to become an officer. His career in the NBA right now if bouncing through the G-League hoping to get small contracts. He will make far less money than returning to college.
Here's hoping he comes back to UK but I wouldn't be shocked if he stays in the draft.
Couple people reporting him back to UK. 3.5 Million
It’s always been this way. People are living in some sort of alternate reality if they still believe Oweh only wanted feedback or was looking for some first round guarantee.
Oweh is a good defender. Not on Rondo’s level. But that’s one of his strengths.
We will have a good squad next year regardless of Oweh being back or not. That said, we are a top 5 title favorite if he decides to run it back. Gotta stop checking this site every five minutes lol
I never back-peddle.
If I meant it I would stand by it!!
I clashed with all you cal danglers for years and never backed down!
Maybe, but putting the 3.5 million along with it made me think he might actually know.
Just passing along what I heard.
I am going to need a good computer repair guy to replace the F5 key on my keyboard.
Joe Adams reported it on his subscription Instagram about 15 minutes ago
That fills me with less confidence and how does that dude have a sub service ? They can pay me half and I’ll spew BS for them a couple times a week.