Mark Pope offers a positive health update on Otega Oweh, a key player for Kentucky, ahead of the 2025-26 season. Oweh, a transfer from Oklahoma, averaged 16.2 points per game and earned second-team All-SEC honors in the 2024-25 season. With high expectations for the upcoming season, Oweh faced a setback due to a turf toe injury, causing him to miss 10 weeks of practice. However, he's making a strong recovery and is set to return, just in time for the Wildcats' exhibition games against Purdue and Georgetown, followed by the season opener against Nicholls. Pope expressed confidence in Oweh's gradual return, highlighting his competitive spirit and eagerness to contribute. Oweh's performance in his first live scrimmage practice was a testament to his determination, and Pope believes he's ready to embrace the pressure and expectations of Kentucky basketball.
