Otega Oweh

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Article from Larry Vaught on Otega Oweh.

Kentucky’s Fan Base has Surprised Otega Oweh

Otega Oweh likes the unselfish play he's found at Kentucky. (UK Athletics Photo)It was an easy decision for Otega Oweh to transfer from Oklahoma to Kentucky. He considered it a “no-brainer” because of the rich history/tradition at

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[Ron Mehico]

Missing Tipton around this time of year….

 

[NociHTTP]

I know it's asking too much, but couldn't we just ONE TIME hear these kids say "I want to win a championship"? Just once? Instead, it's gimme, gimme, gimme. And the stench that Cal created is clearly still hanging around. It's going to take Pope some time until these kids start hearing "go to UK to win titles".

 

[Cleatortoises]

I know it's asking too much, but couldn't we just ONE TIME hear these kids say "I want to win a championship"? Just once? Instead, it's gimme, gimme, gimme. And the stench that Cal created is clearly still hanging around. It's going to take Pope some time until these kids start hearing "go to UK to win titles".

This may give some solace.
Noah changed his number to 9.
He wanted to set the goal. His words.
GBB!

 

[Tampa_cat54]

I know it's asking too much, but couldn't we just ONE TIME hear these kids say "I want to win a championship"? Just once? Instead, it's gimme, gimme, gimme. And the stench that Cal created is clearly still hanging around. It's going to take Pope some time until these kids start hearing "go to UK to win titles".

You have heard players say that a ton. Oscar taped posters with the number "9" all over his room and Wildcat Lodge.

Reed, Tre Mitchell, Reeves, etc. last year echoed "championship" a bunch.

The motto of this team that Pope put together has been "We Understand the Assignment" is to win a championship, and we have heard them say that over, and over, and over again, "We Understand the assignment", Including in all of their introductory press videos "I'm here because I understand the assignment".

Koby Brea on why he picked Kentucky, "I was just looking for a program that was going to be able to compete for a championship. That’s my biggest thing, I wanted to be able to win this last year,”

Ansley Almonor just said 3 days ago in an article by Larry Vaught, "We are going to shock the world when we compete at the highest level,” the Fairleigh Dickinson transfer said. “A lot of people are not expecting us to go out and do what we plan and that is to win a national championship. We are going to shock the world when we win the national championship.”

Kerr Kriisa said in an interview this summer, "I felt like we were really close at Arizona, and it didn't fall our way." the two-time transfer stated. "Then West Virginia wasn't the type of season we wanted with everything that happened. My focus was getting back to place where I could win at the highest level and at the end of the day win a championship, that's my biggest goal."

I could keep going.

I agree with you that the culture completely shifted after 2017 (IMO) away from a championship mentality and championship mindset, but there has been plenty of that talk still and this team has already talked about it a TON.

 

[UKrazycat2]

 

[Fox2monk]

I know it's asking too much, but couldn't we just ONE TIME hear these kids say "I want to win a championship"? Just once? Instead, it's gimme, gimme, gimme. And the stench that Cal created is clearly still hanging around. It's going to take Pope some time until these kids start hearing "go to UK to win titles".

They have said that, all summer they talked bout being a team and having team goals. It’s already different. This is a new era, kids want their money and rightfully so. It’s out there to get now, and everyone has individual goals, but guys like Butler wanna win. That’s evident in the way he plays and talks everyday.

 

[yoshukai]

Missing Tipton around this time of year….

Tipton never wrote an interesting article in his life .

 

[Butters' Dad]

I know it's asking too much, but couldn't we just ONE TIME hear these kids say "I want to win a championship"? Just once? Instead, it's gimme, gimme, gimme. And the stench that Cal created is clearly still hanging around. It's going to take Pope some time until these kids start hearing "go to UK to win titles".

At least they are realistic. You certainly aren't.

 

[NociHTTP]

They have said that, all summer they talked bout being a team and having team goals. It’s already different. This is a new era, kids want their money and rightfully so because it’s out there to get now, everyone has individual goals but guys like Butler wanna win and that’s evident in the way he plays and talks everyday.

I'm just worn out from the previous era, probably even triggered at this point with all the stupid "UK as a hat on a table" and "UK is my dream team" and "UK is where you want to go to get to the NBA". These guys on the roster care more about the team.

 

[Cleatortoises]

At least they are realistic. You certainly aren't.

Bro.
Sad much?
Most of us are on the same team.
All our keisters are sore.
Team is a real word.
Players first doesn't care about fans thirst for wins, or tourney wins.
Let's get in it again.
You in?
GBB!

 

[WCSPlayedWRInHS]

I know it's asking too much, but couldn't we just ONE TIME hear these kids say "I want to win a championship"? Just once? Instead, it's gimme, gimme, gimme. And the stench that Cal created is clearly still hanging around. It's going to take Pope some time until these kids start hearing "go to UK to win titles".

Is it asking too much for you to stop complaining? Dude we get it, you’re mad and upset about EVERY SINGLE THING. Some of us are trying to move on and rally around Pope and you just can’t stop crying about Cal.

 

[STL_Cat]

As long as I never have to hear anyone say "my goal is to get out of there as soon as possible" again I'm good.

 

[NociHTTP]

Is it asking too much for you to stop complaining? Dude we get it, you’re mad and upset about EVERY SINGLE THING. Some of us are trying to move on and rally around Pope and you just can’t stop crying about Cal.

Oh look, another Cal defender trying to get back in the good graces of UK fans 😄😄

 

[NociHTTP]

As long as I never have to hear anyone say "my goal is to get out of there as soon as possible" again I'm good.

Same.

 

[Slowwalker]

I know it's asking too much, but couldn't we just ONE TIME hear these kids say "I want to win a championship"? Just once? Instead, it's gimme, gimme, gimme. And the stench that Cal created is clearly still hanging around. It's going to take Pope some time until these kids start hearing "go to UK to win titles".

I guarantee you that if you were a 17 year old kid and your family wasn’t in the greatest financial situation, or even if your family was comfortable from a financial perspective, your NIL would be a huge (as in the main) factor when it comes to a decision. Following that, it is what school can prepare me for the nba and get me drafted as quickly and as high as possible. A college championship and school pride/history are way down the list.

Anyone who says differently is lying to themselves. This post is only an attempt to bash Cal and the kids that came here to play for him. It’s truly tired.

 

[NociHTTP]

I guarantee you that if you were a 17 year old kid and your family wasn’t in the greatest financial situation, or even if your family was comfortable from a financial perspective, your NIL would be a huge (as in the main) factor when it comes to a decision. Following that, it is what school can prepare me for the nba and get me drafted as quickly and as high as possible. A college championship and school pride/history are way down the list.

Anyone who says differently is lying to themselves. This post is only an attempt to bash Cal and the kids that came here to play for him. It’s truly tired.

That's not true. I know me, and what I would say is that I am here to help UK win a championship. There would be no need to say anything about NIL or the NBA. Those things take care of themselves if you put in the work. Most people here are not most bothered by NIL or Cal. We're bothered by the character of players that NIL and Cal attracted, and the fact that up until Pope winning titles wasn't really the first thing to pop out of their mouths. Pope isn't there to get kids their NIL or NBA contract.

 

[BBNinSC]

I guarantee you that if you were a 17 year old kid and your family wasn’t in the greatest financial situation, or even if your family was comfortable from a financial perspective, your NIL would be a huge (as in the main) factor when it comes to a decision. Following that, it is what school can prepare me for the nba and get me drafted as quickly and as high as possible. A college championship and school pride/history are way down the list.

Anyone who says differently is lying to themselves. This post is only an attempt to bash Cal and the kids that came here to play for him. It’s truly tired.

This is the truth. It’s about NIL money and the NBA, nothing more

 

[BBNinSC]

That's not true. I know me, and what I would say is that I am here to help UK win a championship. There would be no need to say anything about NIL or the NBA. Those things take care of themselves if you put in the work. Most people here are not most bothered by NIL or Cal. We're bothered by the character of players that NIL and Cal attracted, and the fact that up until Pope winning titles wasn't really the first thing to pop out of their mouths. Pope isn't there to get kids their NIL or NBA contract.

You are worlds apart from an elite college basketball prospect. You’re of a different generation and could not be more opposed socially. It’s too easy to be pragmatic in your imagination

 

[mcnicKY91]

There is a universal truth I have come to accept regarding athletics:

The number one goal of all college athletes is to go pro (assuming their respective sport has a professional league). Yes, they may say their goal is to win a championship, or help to win a championship. But that is not, nor will ever, be their primary goal.

The number one goal of a professional athlete is to get paid as much money as possible. Sure, they may say winning a championship, or helping to win a championship is their goal. But that is not, nor will ever, be their primary goal.

 

[STL_Cat]

There is a universal truth I have come to accept regarding athletics:

The number one goal of all college athletes is to go pro (assuming their respective sport has a professional league). Yes, they may say their goal is to win a championship, or help to win a championship. But that is not, nor will ever, be their primary goal.

The number one goal of a professional athlete is to get paid as much money as possible. Sure, they may say winning a championship, or helping to win a championship is their goal. But that is not, nor will ever, be their primary goal.

I do not believe that the number one goal of all college athletes is to go pro. Many of them, especially the ones that come to Kentucky, that's probably their number one goal. But not all. Not even close.

 

[Skyguyb27]

I guarantee you that if you were a 17 year old kid and your family wasn’t in the greatest financial situation, or even if your family was comfortable from a financial perspective, your NIL would be a huge (as in the main) factor when it comes to a decision. Following that, it is what school can prepare me for the nba and get me drafted as quickly and as high as possible. A college championship and school pride/history are way down the list.

Anyone who says differently is lying to themselves. This post is only an attempt to bash Cal and the kids that came here to play for him. It’s truly tired.

Not really, while I’m sure every player wants paid and play in the NBA it’s pretty stupid to vocally say they are only using the school and want to gtfo asap, real stupid. Even if you don’t care, part of being a professional is knowing what is inappropriate to say.

 

[WCSPlayedWRInHS]

Oh look, another Cal defender trying to get back in the good graces of UK fans 😄😄

Oh look another horribly wrong take from you. You’re the one stuck in the cal era. Pop some midol and join us in the present and stop bitching all the time.