Ugo is also testing the NBA Draft process.
Remember when Ugonna Onyenso was all-in on the NBA Draft?
It appears the Kentucky Wildcats center may wisely be considering a return to college.
According to ESPN’s Jeff Borzello, Onyenso is entering the transfer portal, signaling that a return to college is very much on the table, but don’t expect it to be Kentucky.
On3’s Jamie Shaw adds that Alabama, Louisville, and Florida are among the schools who’ve already reached out.
NEWS: Kentucky center Ugonna Onyenso has entered the transfer portal, source told ESPN. He announced earlier this month he was entering the NBA draft.
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) April 23, 2024
The first schools to contact Kentucky transfer Ugonna Onyenso after entering the Transfer Portal @On3sports has learned are…
Alabama
Oklahoma
Georgetown
Louisville
Floridahttps://t.co/4iBlkaojVD https://t.co/sULKJ7j1Ty pic.twitter.com/izMDQKnc58— Jamie Shaw (@JamieShaw5) April 23, 2024
In 24 games as a true sophomore this past season, Onyenso averaged 3.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks in 18.8 minutes per game. He missed the start of the season after suffering a foot injury at the GLOBL Jam that required surgery. He made his 2023-24 debut in the December win over North Carolina.
Onyenso is not projected to be drafted this year, so a return to college would be the smart move.
With the Cats landing a pledge from Drexel center Amari Williams, Mark Pope has his starting 5 man for next season, so losing Onyenso won’t be a big setback.
Best of luck to Ugo wherever he lands next.