Where is Otega Oweh from?

Last Modified Mar 28, 2025 14:35 GMT
Otega Oweh
Otega Oweh. (Source: Getty)

Otega Oweh is a Kentucky Wildcats player who plays as a guard for the Southeastern Conference (SEC) team. He is in his junior year, as of March 2025. He started his collegiate career with the Oklahoma Sooners in 2022 after finishing his prep career at Blair Academy.

After joining the Oklahoma Sooners, Oweh played in 28 games as a freshman in the 2022-23 season. The following season, the Kentucky Wildcats player played in 32 games and started 28 of them. He averaged 11.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.0 assists per game in his sophomore year, earning a spot in the Rady Children's Invitational All-Tournament Team selection, as per his college roster.

Otega Oweh Hometown

Otega Oweh is from Newark, New Jersey, United States, according to his roster profile on the Kentucky Wildcats' website.

Oweh attended Blair Academy High School in Blairstown, New Jersey and was listed as a four-star recruit in 2022 by 247Sports, Rivals, and ESPN. Additionally, he was ranked 73rd, 76th, and 89th in the country by 247Sports, Rivals, and ESPN respectively. During his prep days, he helped Team Final EYBL win the 17U Peach Jam title. He was honored with the Nike EYBL Peach Jam Breakout Player of the Session, as per his college roster.

Where was Otega Oweh born?

Otega Oweh's birthplace is Newark, New Jersey, United States.

Otega Oweh Nationality

Otega Oweh is an American by nationality.

FAQs on Otega Oweh

A. Tania Oweh and Henry Oweh are the parents of Otega Oweh. 


A. Otega Oweh stands 6'4" tall. 


A. Otega Oweh left the Oklahoma Sooners and joined the Kentucky Wildcats in 2024.

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