While NFL linebacker Odafe Oweh dominates on Sundays for the Baltimore Ravens, another Oweh is making headlines on hardwood courts across America. Otega Oweh, the younger brother of the Ravens star, has emerged as a standout guard for the Kentucky Wildcats, carrying the family’s athletic legacy into the basketball arena.
The Blair Academy alum has transformed from a four-star recruit into one of college basketball’s rising stars. After transferring from Oklahoma to Kentucky in 2024, Otega has stepped out of his brother’s shadow, averaging 16.2 points per game and earning Second-Team All-SEC honors while creating his own compelling sports narrative.
From Oklahoma to Kentucky: Otega’s Rise in College Basketball
Otega Oweh began his collegiate journey at Oklahoma where he saw limited playing time as a freshman before becoming a starter in his sophomore season. Averaging 11.4 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, he showed flashes of brilliance but sought a bigger stage for his talents.
His decision to transfer to Kentucky in April 2024 proved transformative for his career. Making an immediate impact, Oweh scored 21 points in his Wildcats debut against Wright State. Throughout the season, he has led Kentucky in scoring with impressive averages of 16.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game.
On March 14, 2025, Oweh delivered perhaps his most dramatic performance in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals. In a nail-biting 85-84 victory over his former team, Oklahoma, he scored the game-winning layup with less than a second remaining, finishing with 27 points, five assists, and four rebounds.
OTEGA OWEH BEATS THE BUZZER 😱
Kentucky gets the last-second win to knock off Oklahoma 😤 pic.twitter.com/QxGFf3NC6i
— ESPN (@espn) March 14, 2025
This clutch performance against the Sooners underscored his development as Kentucky’s go-to player in decisive moments. Against rival Louisville earlier in the season, Oweh demonstrated similar late-game heroics by scoring nine crucial points in the final two minutes, further cementing his reputation as a player who thrives under pressure.
The Oweh Family: A Legacy of Athletic Excellence
The Oweh brothers represent a remarkable family success story in American sports. Odafe, born December 15, 1998, has established himself as a formidable linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens since being selected 31st overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Despite their different sports paths, the brothers share a strong bond. Ortega initially played football as a running back before focusing on basketball in high school, where he led Team Final to a 17U Peach Jam title and earned his four-star recruit status.
Their Nigerian heritage and supportive family environment have shaped both brothers’ athletic journeys. Kaylen, another brother, plays college football, further cementing the family’s sporting legacy. This strong familial foundation provides Otega with guidance as he continues his basketball career.
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Otega’s success at Kentucky marks another chapter in the Oweh family’s athletic story. While his older brother disrupts NFL offenses wearing jersey number 99 for the Ravens, Otega creates his own legacy on basketball courts showing that exceptional talent runs deep in the Oweh bloodline.
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