Otega Oweh's NBA Draft stock rises after withdrawal deadline
On3.com • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 2:01 AM
Last updated May 30, 2026

Otega Oweh of Kentucky may become a second-round pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft. The increase in his draft stock comes after 38 players withdrew from consideration for the draft. Oweh's performance and potential have gained attention as the deadline approaches, indicating his opportunity to secure a favorable position. Analysts will continue to monitor his prospects leading up to the draft.
- •Otega Oweh plays for Kentucky
- •38 players withdrew from the 2026 NBA Draft pool
- •Oweh's stock improvement noted after the withdrawal deadline
- •Analysts predict him as a potential second-round pick
- 2:01 AMOn3.com — The NBA Draft withdrawal deadline helped boost Otega Oweh's stock - On3
"After 38 players pulled their names out of the 2026 NBA Draft pool, Kentucky's Otega Oweh might just end up as a second-round pick.
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