Oweh declares for the NBA Draft, while keeping eligibility

Rising basketball star Will Riley of Kitchener to enter the NBA Draft

Kitchener's Will Riley, who led the men's Illinois Basketball team to a 22-win season, could become the first player in the school's history to be drafted after just one year in college.

Oweh declares for the NBA Draft, while keeping eligibility

Junior guard Otega Oweh declares for the NBA Draft while maintaining NCAA eligibility, he announced to social media Tuesday afternoon. Oweh led the Wildcats averaging 16.2 points per game shooting 49.2% from the field. "To the best fans in the nation, The Big Blue Nation - getting to play the game I love each day, knowing I have your support alongside my family and friends, has truly been a dream come true, and I am incredibly blessed." Oweh has…

Kitchener basketball phenom Will Riley declares for NBA draft

Will Riley attended Grand River Collegiate Institute before pursuing his basketball dreams in the U.S.

Otega Oweh Declares for NBA Draft, Maintains College Eligibility

Few players have taken the Big Blue Nation by storm like Otega Oweh did with his arrival this past season. A lot was new in Lexington last year, but #00 stuck out for a number of reasons; namely, his infectious energy on the court and the high odds that he was going to put an opponent on a poster on any given night. Now, Oweh has declared for the NBA Draft. He made the announcement on social media, calling Kentucky fans the “best fans in the wor…

Kentucky Transfer Declares For NBA Draft, With Catch

Kentucky has had 137 former players reach the NBA. Since 1989, when the league cut the NBA Draft to two rounds, 90 have been selected. From NBA champions like Tayshaun Prince and Antoine Walker to MVP contenders like Dan Issel and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, former Wildcats have weaved themselves into the fabric of history with stupendous and serendipitous moments. Kentucky junior Otega Oweh will look to join that proud family, announcing that he’l…

Kentucky guard Otega Oweh makes announcement on basketball future

Otega Oweh will test the NBA Draft waters but leave the door open for a potential return to Kentucky. The UK guard made the announcement Tuesday on social media. To the best fans in the nation, the Big Blue Nation – “Getting to play the game I love each day, knowing I have your support alongside my family and friends, has truly been a dream come true and I am incredibly blessed,” Oweh wrote. “I’m taking the next step and have declared for the 20…