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Kentucky outscored Duke 40-26 in the second half to overcome a 9-point deficit and hand the talented Blue Devils a 77-72 loss.   Few expected they

Kentucky F Andrew Carr against the Duke Blue Devils, via Dale Zanine, Imagn Images

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WATCH: Andrew Carr Opens the Postgame Press Conference from the Kentucky Win over Duke

The real work happens in the offseason. That sentiment certainly applies to Kentucky junior guard Otega Oweh, who has been a pleasant surprise for

Mark Fox (left) and Otega Oweh - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Offseason work with Mark Fox has helped Otega Oweh stay under control

The first major matchup of the Mark Pope era is only one more sleep away. No. 19 Kentucky and No. 6 Duke will clash in Atlanta on Tuesday night as

Amari Williams, Otega Oweh preview Kentucky-Duke

WATCH: Amari Williams, Otega Oweh preview Kentucky-Duke

Otega Oweh doesn't have much experience against Duke. Tuesday night's Champions Classic matchup will be the first time in Oweh's three-year college

Otega Oweh after a dunk - Mont Dawson, Kentucky Sports Radio

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Otega Oweh Set to Face One of His Former Coaches in Champions Classic Matchup vs. Duke

After two excellent exhibition game performances, Otega Oweh's breakout continued into the season opener. In Kentucky's 103-62 win over Wright State

Otega Oweh doesn't care if he's underrated, he just wants to win

During the Kentucky men's basketball head coaching search in April, Mark Pope made sense for UK from a fit standpoint, but the BYU head coach was

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BOX SCORE: Kentucky's ruthless offensive efficiency stands out early

We expected Mark Pope's first Kentucky basketball team to knock 'em dead from three-point land. Don't be mistaken, they knocked down plenty of threes

Kentucky F Brandon Garrison dunks one home at Rupp Arena, via Mont Dawson, KSR

A Kerr Kriisa No-Look Pass Steals the Show in the First Kentucky Highlight Reel of the Season

It's only been two preseason games, but junior guard Otega Oweh has been a pleasant surprise for Kentucky. Head coach Mark Pope inserted Oweh into

Kentucky guard Otega Oweh drives the lane - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Otega Oweh is taking advantage of being surrounded by shooters

For Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats, the game of basketball is all about possessions and what you do with them. Given that, Pope was assuredly

Kentucky guard Otega Oweh dunks the ball - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Otega Oweh Helps Lead Kentucky in What Mark Pope Calls 'A Possessions Game'

Junior guard Otega Oweh is often lost in the conversation when talking about Mark Pope's first Kentucky team. He's not one of the many fifth-year

Mark Pope praises Otega Oweh's 'brilliant' decision-making in Kentucky debut

It was just an exhibition game. It was just an exhibition game. It was just an exhibition game.   It doesn't matter how many times you say it,

Kentucky HC Mark Pope at Rupp Arena, Dr. Michael Huang, KSR

KSR Today: The Morning After a 71-Point Kentucky Win

The Mark Pope era unofficially started with a bang, defeating Kentucky Wesleyan 123-52 on Wednesday night in the first of two exhibition games for

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Kentucky makes 21 3-pointers, wins by 71 points in Mark Pope's unofficial UK debut

Mark Pope hasn't been shy about his debut team at Kentucky being among the best shooting groups in all of college basketball. The first-year coach

Kentucky center Amari Williams and guard Koby Brea in practice - UK Athletics

Kentucky players admit this is the best shooting team they've ever (or will ever) be a part of

Otega 'Tega-Tron' Oweh's philosophy on the game of basketball centers around these key concepts: believing, keeping faith and never giving up.  His

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Otega Oweh shares how he wants Kentucky fans to know him

Mark Pope has a completely new roster in 2024. Well, not exactly. Jaxson Robinson is the one holdover from last year's BYU team and he's already

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Jaxson Robinson Helping Teammates Adjust to Mark Pope's System: 'He Knows Exactly What Coach Wants'

As soon as Mark Pope was hired at Kentucky, he went to work acquiring talent from across the transfer portal. Less than two weeks later, Lamont

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Lamont Butler explains why transferring to Kentucky was a 'no-brainer'

After starting from scratch, Mark Pope has filled the Kentucky roster with 12 players who understand the assignment. With defensive masters

All the Kentucky players' jersey numbers we know so far

It's a new day, which means it's a great day to welcome a new Kentucky Wildcat to campus. We're on about a one-player-a-day pace in the first week of

Kerr Krissa, Andrew Carr welcome Otega Oweh to campus

Otega Oweh Shows Off New Number After Arriving on Campus

When Mark Pope was hired as Kentucky's head coach, he made sure the expectations were clear. He wants to hang banners: SEC titles and National

Otega Oweh Knows The Expectations: 'It's Kentucky. You've Got to Win'

Otega Oweh's efforts on the high school level have already reached legendary status. Kentucky's new transfer guard was called "Otega-Tron" by his AAU

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Otega Oweh's High School Coach: 'He Has a DNA for Winning'

Move over, Coach Cal's Chicken. Lexington has a new favorite dinner item.   Jeff Ruby's, a high-end restaurant in Lexington, has recently released a

Mark Pope and the Kentucky mascots lead a CATS chant at his introductory press conference - Kentucky Sports Radio

Mark Pope gets sushi roll named after him at Lexington restaurant

It was a very big weekend for the Kentucky Basketball program, which added three new players in Lamont Butler, Otega Oweh, and Andrew Carr. Keeping

Kentucky signees Otega Oweh and Andrew Carr - Photos by UK Athletics

WATCH: KSR breaks down Otega Oweh and Andrew Carr's games

Slowly but surely Coach Mark Pope and his staff are building a roster for year one at Kentucky. The positive momentum from Lamont Butler's commitment

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KSR Film Room: Otega Oweh

Welcome to Sunday, Big Blue Nation. The last weekend in April wraps up today. This time next week many in this beautiful state will be recovering

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KSR Today: Roster Building Continues

J.D. PicKell's Rules for the Transfer Portal

Rob Brown remembers the moment Otega Oweh achieved legendary status for Team Final, slicing down the lane at Peach Jam and lifting for a dunk that

Jan 13, 2024; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Otega Oweh (3) celebrates after scoring during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

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Kentucky signs a 'Transformer' in 'Otega-Tron' Oweh: "Whatever we needed him to do, he did"

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