Clifford Omoruyi

Draft Notes

Omoruyi is a super raw prospect but one with elite physical tools and a chance to develop into a big time center.

He’s a rim protector and interior defender who strikes fear into opposing drivers with his shot-blocking ability and shear size and physical presence.

At this point his offensive game is limited but he’ll earn his pay at the next level by defending, running the floor hard and dunking the ball. His mid range jumper isn’t broken and could become a useful weapon in the near future.

It’ll be fun to watch him develop over the next few seasons at Rutgers.

Comparisons

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Draft Projection

second round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft or 2023 NBA Draft

2023 Centers

1. Victor Wembanyama – 7-2 – France
2. Dereck Lively – 7-0 – Duke
3. Kel’el Ware – 7-0 – Oregon
4. James Nnaji – 6-10 – Barcelona (Nigeria)
5. Jaylin Williams – 6-10 – Arkansas
6. Yohan Traore – 6-10 – Prolific Prep (France)
7. Armando Bacot – 6-9 – UNC
8. Kenneth Lofton Jr. – 6-7 – LA Tech
9. Vincent Iwuchukwu – 7-0 – USC
10. Zach Edey – 7-4 – Purdue
11. Dilan Anderson – 7-0 – Arizona
12. Clifford Omoruyi – 6-11 – Rutgers (Nigeria) 
13. Jonathan Tchamwa.T… – 6-8 – Baylor (Cameroon)
14. Orlando Robinson – 7-0 – Fresno State
15. Oumar Ballo – 6-10 – Arizona (Mali) 
16. Franck Kepnang – 6-11- Oregon (Cameroon)
17. Jamarion Sharp – 7-5 – W. Kentucky
18. Charles Bediako – 6-11 – Alabama (Canada)
19. Moussa Cisse – 6-11 – NA (Guinea) 
20. Enoch Boakye – 6-10 – Arizona State (Canada)
21. Mady Sissoko – 6-10 – Michigan State (Mali)
22. Jerrell Colbert – 6-10 – LSU
23. Bretner Mutombo – 6-9 – Congo
24. Will Baker – 7-0 – Nevada
25. Ryan Mutombo – 6-11 – Georgetown