Otega Oweh Reflects on Buzzer-Beater and Prepares for Iowa State

Kentucky player Otega Oweh recently discussed his half-court shot that famously forced overtime against Santa Clara in the NCAA Tournament, a play highlighted as the top play on SportsCenter's Top 10. He also shared insights on the team's resilience and their upcoming challenge against Iowa State.

The Buzzer-Beater Moment

Oweh vividly recounted the split second of his game-tying shot. He described how everything felt incredibly slow as the clock wound down. Following an opponent's shot, Denzel Aberdeen quickly secured the ball and swiftly passed it to Oweh. Knowing a three-pointer was essential to tie the game, he rushed to cross halfcourt before decisively "letting it fly."

Oweh noted that after receiving the ball from Denzel Aberdeen, he rushed to cross halfcourt, knowing a three-pointer was needed to tie, and then "let it fly."

Kentucky's Resilient Spirit

Discussing the team's ability to bounce back, Oweh attributed their resilience to the players' strong character, their deep love for the game, and the collective challenges they've faced throughout the season. He emphasized that wearing the team's jersey demands playing with a specific "chip and edge".

"Wearing the team's jersey requires playing with a specific 'chip and edge'," Oweh stated, highlighting the team's core mentality.

Preparing for Iowa State

Looking ahead, Kentucky is set to face Iowa State, a team Oweh acknowledged as strong and physical. He noted his familiarity with them, having played against them three times during his tenure at Oklahoma. Oweh stressed the critical importance of protecting the ball, avoiding being rattled by their play, and matching Iowa State's physicality on the court.

Oweh emphasized the importance of protecting the ball, avoiding being rattled, and matching Iowa State's physicality to succeed in the upcoming game.

Tournament Dynamics

Oweh also drew a comparison between the NCAA Tournament's rapid turnarounds and diverse opponents to an AAU Tournament. He described the experience as both challenging and highly engaging, appreciating the unique demands of postseason play.