Otega Oweh says Kentucky is ready to "put on a show" every time they step on the floor

New look Kentucky Wildcats ready to soar

When DeAndre Liggins asked Otega Oweh what the identity of Kentucky basketball would be this season, the answer wasn’t complicated — but it sure was loud.

“We all got that chip on our shoulder... We all hear the chatter, that we’re not supposed to be here or that it’s not the same dynamic of the old Kentucky,” Oweh said in a UK social media interview for their Back in Blue segment. “We’re all hungry and we know when we all go out there we’re going to put on a show.”

That sound you hear? Big Blue Nation nodding along. For the full interview, click below.

Oweh transferred in from Oklahoma with a reputation for tough-nosed defense, but his offensive game turned heads last season. He averaged 16.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, all while shooting 49.2% from the field — elite numbers in a conference that churns out NBA picks.

If that efficiency ticks up — and there’s no reason it shouldn’t — Oweh could very well play himself into SEC Player of the Year contention. He’s already one of the most consistent two-way wings in the country, and now he’s got the spotlight and the system to shine.

More importantly, Kentucky needs him to lead. Last season’s Sweet 16 team showed flashes but never quite put it together for a title run due to numerous injuries. This year’s group is hungry and unbothered by outside noise — exactly what John Calipari’s successor, Mark Pope, is preaching.

Oweh’s not alone. Players like Trent Noah, Brandon Garrison, and Collin Chandler bring skill and experience. But when Kentucky needs a bucket or a stop, Oweh’s the guy. He embraces it. And he’s not interested in just putting on a show in November — he’s aiming for April.

Kentucky isn’t chasing validation. They’re chasing banners.

And Oweh just might be the face of the next one.