Otega Oweh returns to Lloyd Noble Center on February 26, 2025, as Kentucky basketball’s leading scorer (15.7 PPG, TeamRankings.com), facing his former Oklahoma Sooners in a 9:00 PM EST SEC showdown on SEC Network. The No. 17 Wildcats (18-9, 7-7 SEC) lean on Oweh’s 48.4% shooting (No. 18 nationally), but Big Blue Nation (BBN) might not know the electric moments he delivered in Norman across two seasons (2022-24). “Otega, great young man,” ex-coach Porter Moser said February 25, per The Oklahoman. “He’s going to try to win, we’re going to try to win—it’s not weird, it’s competition.” Wildcatbluenation.com revisits Oweh’s best Lloyd Noble Center highlights—home games only—before he suits up against his old squad.
Top 5 Moments at Lloyd Noble
November 6, 2023 vs. Central Michigan (18 Points, W 89-59) - Oweh’s season-opener breakout as a sophomore set the tone—8-of-13 shooting, 8 rebounds, 3 steals in 20 minutes.
November 10, 2023 vs. Mississippi Valley State (20 Points, W 82-43) - Oweh torched MVSU for 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting, adding 6 rebounds and 3 steals in 23 minutes. His 19.3 game score—a career-high at OU—showed BBN what’s coming: relentless drives and 37.7% three-point flair
November 30, 2023 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff (20 Points, W 107-86) - A 9-of-11 night with 4 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks in 25 minutes (SoonerSports.com) earned a 19.2 game score—his third 20-point home outing. “It’ll light a fire under some players to face him,” . Koby Brea better have his shooting shoes on.
December 20, 2023 vs. UNC (23 Points, L 81-69) - Facing No. 11 North Carolina, Oweh erupted for a career-high 23 points on 6-of-10 shooting, 10-of-11 free throws, with 5 rebounds in 32 minutes (ESPN). His 18.0 game score nearly stunned the Tar Heels—an L, but a BBN-style effort Moser lauded: “He’s a competitor” (The Oklahoman).
January 17, 2024 vs. West Virginia (12 Points, W 77-63) - Oweh’s first double-double—12 points, 10 rebounds, 5 steals in 29 minutes (SoonerSports.com)—delivered a 9.4 game score. His full-court pressure, a trait Pope loves (UK Athletics), swarmed WVU, hinting at his Kentucky takeover (1.5 steals/game, TeamRankings.com).
From Sooner to Wildcat: Oweh’s Norman Roots
Oweh played 32 games (28 starts) at Lloyd Noble in 2023-24, averaging 11.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.5 steals on 49.3% shooting (SoonerSports.com). His 2022-23 freshman year added 14 home games, peaking with 10 points vs. Kansas on February 11 —a taste of SEC battles ahead. “I’m excited,” Oweh said February 25 about returning . “It’s just another game—Coach Moser’s an Xs and Os guy, so we’ll fight.” Moser’s “great young man” nod reflects Oweh’s 60 home-game legacy—498 points total, with 19 double-digit nights in 2023-24.
What It Means for BBN
Now Kentucky’s top gun (15.7 PPG), Oweh’s Lloyd Noble moments—slashing drives, clutch free throws, defensive havoc—mirror his 2024-25 Wildcat surge. Facing ex-teammates like Sam Godwin, who saw his growth, adds spice. “It’ll be fun for fans,” Elvis said (The Oklahoman)—BBN agrees, expecting Oweh to torch his old court. Wildcatbluenation.com sees a star revisiting his roots—can he haunt Norman with a win?
Call to Action: Which Oweh moment tops your list? Predict his Norman return below and stay with wildcatbluenation.com for game-day updates!