The Kentucky superstar says he is just simply being paid
Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats received some massive news a few weeks ago with the return of Otega Oweh.
Oweh had an opportunity to enter the NBA Draft and entertained it for a few months, but felt it was best for his career to return to Lexington for year two in blue and white.
Oweh exploded on the scene after transferring from Oklahoma, averaging 16.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists last season.
With the world of NIL, it is safe to assume Oweh is making enough money to come back and play for Kentucky again and pass on the NBA for the time being.
With the changes in the NCAA, Oweh made sure to comment on the changes over the past few years.
“They’re paying us,” Oweh responded with a laugh via On3’s Daniel Hager. “That’s it. That’s a great thing for sure, but I don’t really be keeping up with the settlement stuff like that. As long as we’re getting paid, that’s good for me. Anything extra, that’s cool.”
With the NIL growth and transfer portal explosion, Oweh was asked if it has changed the locker rooms in college athletics.
“Nah, because when I came into college, that’s when NIL started. That’s what I’m used to, really. I’m a senior now, so the guys after me it’s going to be the same with them. It hasn’t really changed anything for me.”
Oweh will likely make more money before and throughout the season with his return to Lexington but having him back is massive for the National Championship aspirations.