Kentucky's Otega Oweh Earns Second SEC Player of the Week Honor

Senior guard leads Wildcats to wins over Oklahoma and No. 25 Tennessee

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Kentucky senior guard Otega Oweh has been named SEC Co-Player of the Week for the second time this season after helping the Wildcats to a 2-0 week with wins over Oklahoma and No. 25 Tennessee. Oweh averaged 22.5 points per game on 60.7% shooting, while adding 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

Why it matters

Oweh's strong play has been a key factor in Kentucky's success this season, as the Wildcats sit just 0.5 games behind Florida for first place in the SEC standings. His ability to score efficiently and make timely plays, like finding an open teammate for a crucial 3-pointer late against Tennessee, has been crucial for Kentucky.

The details

Oweh had a season-high-tying 24 points against Oklahoma and paced the Cats with 21 points in the upset of Tennessee. He has now tallied 20 or more points in nine of 11 SEC games this season. Oweh's performance against Tennessee was especially impressive, as Kentucky overcame a 14-point halftime deficit, the largest such comeback at Rupp Arena.

  • Oweh earned his second SEC Co-Player of the Week honor on February 10, 2026.
  • Kentucky defeated Oklahoma and No. 25 Tennessee this past week.

The players

Otega Oweh

A senior guard for the Kentucky Wildcats who is averaging 20.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.7 steals per game in SEC play this season.

Labaron Philon Jr.

A player for the Alabama Crimson Tide who shared the SEC Co-Player of the Week award with Oweh.

Collin Chandler

A Kentucky player who hit a crucial 3-pointer late in the game against Tennessee after Oweh found him open on the wing.

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What they’re saying

“Whatever Otega Oweh has been saying to teammates and officials has been working well for him.”

— Vicky Graff, Photographer (yoursportsedge.com)

What’s next

Kentucky will look to continue its strong play in SEC action when the Wildcats travel to Florida on Saturday, February 15th for a 3 p.m. ET tipoff on ABC.

The takeaway

Otega Oweh's dominant performances have been a driving force behind Kentucky's success this season, as the senior guard has consistently scored at a high level and made winning plays to help the Wildcats climb the SEC standings. His ability to elevate his game against top competition has been crucial for Kentucky.