Oweh and Moreno Earn All SEC Honors

Kentucky basketball players recognized by conference coaches

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Kentucky men's basketball players Otega Oweh and Malachi Moreno were named to the All-Southeastern Conference teams, with Oweh earning second-team honors and Moreno making the all-freshman squad as voted by the league's coaches.

Why it matters

The All-SEC selections highlight the standout seasons of two key contributors for Kentucky, a perennial powerhouse in college basketball. Oweh's scoring prowess and Moreno's all-around impact have been crucial to the Wildcats' success this year.

The details

Oweh, a senior guard, averaged career-highs of 18.2 points, 2.7 assists and 1.8 steals per game, while also grabbing 4.5 rebounds. He scored in double figures in 30 of 31 regular-season games, including 16 games with 20 or more points. Moreno, a freshman center, started 25 of 31 games and led the team in rebounding and blocked shots, averaging 8.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.6 blocks per contest.

  • Oweh and Moreno were named to the All-SEC teams on Monday, March 10, 2026.
  • Kentucky begins play in the SEC Tournament on Wednesday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Otega Oweh

A senior guard for the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team who was named to the All-SEC Second Team for the second consecutive season.

Malachi Moreno

A freshman center for the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team who was named to the All-SEC Freshman Team.

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What’s next

Kentucky begins play at the SEC Tournament on Wednesday, taking on LSU at 12:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network.

The takeaway

The All-SEC honors for Oweh and Moreno showcase the depth and talent of the Kentucky men's basketball program, which continues to produce standout players who make an impact both on the court and in the community.