Co-Naismith Men’s Player of the Year Award winners Otega Oweh and Jaland Lowe? Big Blue Nation loves the sound of that — we’re always down for making history in Lexington. It’s never been done before, but why not now with both Kentucky Wildcats being named preseason candidates for the prestigious honor?
The Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy preseason watch list for the 2025-26 Naismith Trophy Player of the Year was announced on Monday, Oweh and Lowe included in the list of 50 players entering 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 tabbed the Southeastern Conference Preseason Player of the Year by both the media and the league’s coaches.