Oklahoma City Thunder rookie guard Otega Oweh sustained a significant non-contact injury during the overtime period of Tuesday night's preseason game against the Indiana Pacers. While attempting to push off his right foot on defense, Oweh collapsed to the floor, immediately clutching the back of his right ankle. He required assistance to leave the court and was unable to put weight on his right foot as he was escorted to the locker room for further evaluation. (sports.yahoo.com)
The injury occurred during a critical moment in the game, overshadowing the Thunder's 114-112 overtime victory. Head coach Mark Daigneault expressed concern, stating, "It's really tough. Really tough. It's tough for him." (aol.com)
Oweh, 23, was selected with the 41st pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and signed a two-way contract with the Thunder in July. Prior to his professional career, he played two seasons at the University of Oklahoma before transferring to Kentucky, where he averaged 18.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game in his final collegiate season. (inviewpress.in)
An official diagnosis of Oweh's injury has not yet been announced. However, the nature of the incident has led to speculation about a potential Achilles tendon injury, which could sideline him for an extended period. The team is expected to provide a comprehensive update following further medical evaluations.
The Thunder community and fans are rallying around Oweh, offering support and hoping for a swift recovery for the promising rookie guard.