On the eve of the season opener, Kentucky guards Jaland Lowe and Otega Oweh were recognized as preseason candidates for the Naismith Trophy Men’s Player of the Year.
Oweh has earned several preseason honors, including being tabbed to the NABC Division I Player of the Year award watch list, and being named the Southeastern Conference Preseason Player of the Year by both the media and the league’s coaches. He has also earned preseason All-America distinction by CBS, Blue Ribbon, The Field of 68 and ESPN’s Jay Bilas.
Furthermore, Oweh was named to the preseason watch list for the Jerry West Award, which recognizes the top shooting guard in college basketball. Oweh led the Cats in scoring at 16.
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Author's summary: Jaland Lowe and Otega Oweh are Naismith candidates.