Although Otega Oweh sports the number double-zero, he hasn’t reached this stage on his own. As Kentucky’s top scorer, he attributes much of his success in the NCAA Tournament to the support of his family.
Oweh delivered an impressive 20 points, eight rebounds, and six assists in Kentucky’s opening-round victory over Troy, then followed up with 15 points and four rebounds against Illinois. He firmly believes that having his family in the stands elevates his performance.
“Whenever we’re at a game, he always knows exactly where we are. That’s not by chance—it’s intentional,” said his mother, Tania. “Knowing he has that unwavering support gives him confidence and drives him forward.”However, his family can’t always be present because Otega isn’t the only athlete in the household. His older brother, Odafe Oweh, plays for the Baltimore Ravens, while his other siblings, Kaylen and Natasha, are also accomplished athletes.
“We’re a close-knit family. My siblings have always been my role models. Being the youngest, I’ve witnessed the challenges they’ve faced, and that motivates me to keep pushing forward,” Otega said.
Odafe Calls Otega the Best Athlete in the Family
A recent segment of March Madness Confidential highlighted the family’s deep bond, but a CBS Sports HQ interview with Otega and Odafe brought a more lighthearted tone. Odafe shared that his Ravens teammates are well aware of Otega’s success at Kentucky.
“If you’re around me at all, you know I’m always talking about him. I’ve been hyping him up all season—even during our games,” Odafe said. “Growing up in the same household, we all understood how much we wanted to succeed. I made it to the NFL, and Otega will get there when he’s ready. I’m just so proud of him and excited to see how far he can go.”
When asked who the best athlete in the family is, Otega confidently made his case.
“That’s a debate we’ll never settle because there are three of us,” he said. “We’ve always competed, but I’m going to put myself on top. We’re all great in our own ways, but the argument will never end.”
Odafe, laughing, countered: “You gotta love Otega’s humility, but I’d say I’m the best since I played multiple sports. I’d love to see him on the football field.”
Still, Odafe admitted something he may not have wanted to. “Otega’s different. The last time we played one-on-one, he was 16, and he almost dunked on me. I couldn’t keep up with him. So, for now, I’ll give him the edge.”