Who is Otega Oweh's brother of Kentucky basketball star?
Otega Oweh hit the miraculous shot that sent Kentucky basketball to the Round of 32, and his brother is a current NFL player.
Kentucky basketball will be back in action on Sunday in the Round of 32 against Iowa State thanks to the heroics of guard Otega Oweh. Oweh hit the game-tying buzzer-beater against Santa Clara in the first round, sending the game to overtime. The Wildcats ultimately won 89-84.
The back-to-back Second Team All-SEC selection comes from an athletic family. His brother, Odafe Oweh, plays in the NFL, recently signing a free agent deal with the Washington Commanders. Oweh played college football at Penn State, and he was a first-round pick in 2021.
He previously played for the Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers, earning All-Rookie Team honors in 2021. The younger Oweh led Kentucky to the Sweet 16 last season, and thanks to his clutch shot on Friday, UK is playing for a shot at a return trip to the tournament's second weekend. This article originally appeared on College Sports Wire: Who is Otega Oweh's brother who plays in NFL?