If you didn’t catch Kentucky’s Annual Pro Day live, you’ve probably already seen that clip — the one that blew up all over social media even though Otega Oweh didn’t play a single minute.
Oweh was held out for precautionary reasons as he continues to ease back from a minor setback. He didn’t dress in uniform, but that didn’t stop him from making an impact. The Oklahoma transfer was courtside the entire time — coaching up teammates, cheering, and even helping Mark Pope’s staff run certain drills. Fans loved every second of it.
While Oweh stayed on the sidelines, Jayden Quaintance quietly reminded everyone why there’s so much hype around him. His work during drills was limited, but everything he did — from his smooth movement to his effortless dunks and confident mid-range shooting — looked really good. Coming off a recent injury, most players would’ve shown some hesitation. Quaintance didn’t. He moved fluidly, attacked with confidence, and looked every bit like the elite prospect Kentucky fans have been waiting to see.
Then came the viral clip that had everyone talking. Malachi Moreno, the freshman big man, stole the spotlight with a thunderous dunk in transition off a perfect feed from Denzel Aberdeen, while Brandon Garrison followed it up with a big defensive stop and a finish that had Rupp Arena roaring.
Within minutes, that sequence flooded social media. Fans couldn’t stop replaying it — not just for the athleticism, but for the energy. You could see Oweh in the background, clapping and hyping his teammates, fully engaged even without playing.
That moment summed up everything Kentucky fans have been hoping to see — chemistry, leadership, and belief. Oweh’s voice on the sideline, Quaintance’s smooth return to form, and the energy from Moreno and Garrison all showed one thing: this team is locked in.
Mark Pope’s message of unity and competitiveness is taking shape right before everyone’s eyes.
And as that viral clip continues to circulate online, one thing’s clear:
> Even when Otega Oweh isn’t in uniform, his leadership shows — and Kentucky’s young core is already proving they’re ready for the spotlight.
