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Former college basketball standout Otega Oweh made headlines this week after confidently naming who he believes is the greatest player in Kentucky Wildcats basketball history \u2014 and he did so without a hint of hesitation.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In a recent podcast appearance on Courtside Conversations, Oweh was asked a rapid-fire question: \u201cWho\u2019s the best player to ever wear a Kentucky jersey?\u201d Without skipping a beat, Oweh responded, \u201cAnthony Davis \u2014 no question.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Oweh praised Davis not only for his incredible freshman season in 2012, which culminated in a national championship and multiple individual accolades, but also for how he revolutionized the college game as a dominant two-way force.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cHe changed the game,\u201d Oweh said. \u201cBlocking shots, stretching the floor, leading a team full of NBA talent and still standing out \u2014 that\u2019s not easy. He\u2019s the best to ever do it at Kentucky in my book.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The statement quickly gained traction on social media, with fans, analysts, and former players chiming in. While others like Jamal Mashburn, John Wall, and Dan Issel also received honorable mentions in the discussion, Oweh\u2019s confident nod to Davis reignited the age-old debate about Kentucky\u2019s basketball royalty.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Davis, who went on to become an NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist, has long been considered a front-runner in such conversations. Oweh\u2019s endorsement adds a fresh voice to the ongoing legacy debate.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n When asked if there was any close second, Oweh simply smiled and said, \u201cThere\u2019s a lot of legends \u2014 but AD\u2019s in a league of his own.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"