Otega Oweh drafted by Thunder in 2026 NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 8:37 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Otega Oweh, brother of Washington Commanders linebacker Odafe Oweh, was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 41st overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft held on June 25, 2026. Otega began his college career at the University of Oklahoma before transferring to the University of Kentucky. He initially declared for the 2025 NBA Draft but returned to college for his senior season. Odafe Oweh celebrated his brother's draft moment on Instagram, reflecting the family connection in professional sports as both brothers pursue championships in their respective leagues.
- •Otega Oweh was drafted No. 41 overall in 2026 NBA Draft.
- •He played for Kentucky after starting at Oklahoma.
- •Odafe Oweh plays for Washington Commanders.
- •Otega was initially drafted by Miami before a trade.
- •Highlighting familial connections in professional sports.
- 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — Brother of Commanders' linebacker selected in 2026 NBA Draft
"The brother of a Washington Commanders linebacker was selected in the NBA draft on Wednesday.
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