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Kentucky contacted Rutgers transfer Clifford Omoruyi

Kentucky has been in contact with transfer Clifford Omoruyi

The 2023-24 men’s basketball season is over for the Kentucky Wildcats, so it’s time to move onto the next. The 2024 recruiting class is mostly finalized, but there are still a lot of decisions to be made in other areas.

The currently Wildcats will be deciding on their futures soon. Several players may choose to go to the NBA Draft, others will either return to Kentucky or transfer elsewhere.

Many players from other teams have already entered the transfer portal, intending to play elsewhere next season. One of those players, former Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi, has apparently been contacted by Kentucky.

Omoruyi played for Rutgers for four years, starting over 100 games during that time. As a full-time starter the past three years, he has averaged 11.9 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. He also blocked 2.1 shots per game.

One of Kentucky’s biggest weaknesses this season was the lack of consistent inside play. They have some big Freshmen coming in next year, and might have a returning player as well, but the addition of an experience big man could be a major difference maker in March.

Alabama MBB reaches out to Rutgers transfer forward Clifford Omoruyi

The Alabama coaching staff is already looking to add to its roster for next season. Recently, the Crimson Tide reached out to Rutgers transfer forward Clifford Omoruyi.

The Alabama men’s basketball team is still playing in the NCAA Tournament. However, the coaching staff has begun to reach out to transfers. Recently, the Crimson Tide reached out to Rutgers transfer forward Clifford Omoruyi.

Omoruyi is one of the most coveted transfers in the transfer portal. In four seasons at Rutgers, Omoruyi averaged 10.3 points per game, 7.7 assists per game, and 0.5 assists per game.

One area that Alabama has struggled with this season is protecting the rim. Over the course of his career, Omoruyi averages 1.8 blocks per game. It goes without saying that Omoruyi would provide an immediate boost to Alabama’s frontcourt.

Alabama could lose both Grant Nelson and Nick Pringle at the end of the season. Both are seniors who have the option to return or turn pro. Needless to say, Omoruyi is a viable option for the Crimson Tide to keep tabs on moving forward.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest regarding the Alabama men’s basketball program and its involvement in the NCAA transfer portal.

The Big Ten regular season is over as Rutgers men’s basketball falls to Ohio State

Rutgers men’s basketball lost their Big Ten regular season finale.

On Sunday afternoon, Rutgers men’s basketball could not get much going offensively in their regular-season finale against Ohio State. After a strong start, Rutgers fell apart in the second half as Ohio State left New Jersey with a 73-51 win.

Rutgers finished the regular season 15-16 (7-13 Big Ten). They lost their last three games including six of their last seven.

As Ohio State outscored Rutgers 43-23 in the second half, they got impressive performances from Roddy Gayle Jr. and Bruce Thornton. Gayle Jr. led Ohio State in scoring with 14 points. Thornton added 11 points to his resume and was tied for second on the team in rebounds with five.

While Sunday ended in disappointing fashion, there were still a few bright spots for Rutgers. That list includes Aundre Hyatt and Clifford Omoruyi. Hyatt led the team in scoring with 11 points in 28 minutes of action. Omoruyi continued to make an impact on the board with a team-high seven rebounds.

 

 

In this matchup, Ohio State was able to build its lead partly due to its success from beyond the arc. The Buckeyes shot 45 percent from three-point range, while Rutgers shot 22.2 percent. They also had success close to the basket, outscoring Rutgers 28-20 in the paint.

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Although Rutgers regular season is over, the last few months have provided optimism for the future, with prospects like Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper months away from starting their college careers.

Oh, and there is the upcoming Big Ten Tournament as well.

Rutgers men’s basketball looking for second straight win over Wisconsin

Rutgers men’s basketball faces a big test this week at Wisconsin.

For the second time this season, Rutgers men’s basketball will face Wisconsin on Thursday night. Rutgers won the first meeting between these two teams in February 78-56. They will be looking to continue that success on the road.

Entering this matchup, Rutgers has just one win in their last five games. Their only win in that span came against Michigan on February 29. As they look to improve their record in conference play, Rutgers will need to limit AJ Storr.

Through 29 games, Storr has been Wisconsin’s best player offensively. The Rockford, Illinois native is averaging a team-high 16.1 points per game this season. In his last four games, Storr has scored 57 points and added 15 rebounds to his resume.

 

While Rutgers will have their hands full trying to stop the talented guard, they will be looking for Clifford Omoruyi to have a big game. In Rutgers’ last win, Omoruyi put together one of his best performances of the season. He scored 19 points and added 15 rebounds to his resume as Rutgers snapped a three-game losing streak.

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This game also represents an opportunity for Rutgers to improve their road record. They are 3-8 away from Jersey Mike’s Arena. However, Wisconsin has been hard to beat at home, with a 13-3 record at the Kohl Center.

How did the Rutgers Olympic sports do this past week?

Although February is in the rearview mirror, Rutgers athletics has continued to be a winning machine

Although February is in the rearview mirror, Rutgers athletics has continued to be a winning machine. Baseball and softball are off to impressive starts due to their potent offenses. So far, they have combined to post a 21-9 record before the start of conference play. However, they are not the only teams adding to the win column.

After a three-game skid, Rutgers men’s basketball ended February with an 82-52 win over Michigan. They ended the month strong due to the play of Clifford Omoruyi, who added 19 points to his resume.

 

As temperatures continue to rise, there is plenty coming up for Rutgers
fans to look forward to. After a brief hiatus, Rutgers wrestling will be back in action on March 9 for the Big Ten championships. The lacrosse season is also officially under way, with the men’s team off to a 4-1 start.

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Rutgers men’s basketball vs Nebraska: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

Rutgers men’s basketball is eyeing another win in Big Ten action.

Following a dominating win over Michigan, Rutgers men’s basketball is back in action on Sunday night. Rutgers will travel to Lincoln, Nebraska, to take on a Cornhuskers team with 20 wins. In this Big Ten battle, there should be plenty of fireworks.

As Rutgers looks to pull off an upset, they will need big games from Jeremiah Williams and Clifford Omoruyi. In eight games this season, William has been a scoring machine, averaging a team-high 12.9 points per game. Omoruyi has been a monster on the boards, averaging 8.9 rebounds a game.

The key on defense will be stopping Nebraska’s talented guard, Keisei Tominaga. He is averaging a team-high 13.9 points per game. When he is at his best, the Nebraska offense is hard to stop.

 

 

Additionally, Nebraska will have a home-court advantage, which is where they have thrived this season. They are 17-1 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Rutgers men’s basketball looking to open March with win over Nebraska

Rutgers men’s basketball has a must-win game on Sunday at Nebraska if they want to make the postseason.

After ending February with a win over Michigan, Rutgers men’s basketball is back in action on Sunday afternoon. Rutgers will travel to Lincoln, Nebraska, to take on the Cornhuskers. Entering this matchup, Rutgers has won twice in their last five games.

And if they want to make the postseason, this is a must-win game.

As Rutgers looks to build on their success, they will have their hands full. The Cornhuskers are 4-1 in their last five games, with their only loss coming against Ohio State. They are also 10-8 in conference play.

For Rutgers to emerge with a win, they must limit Keisei Tominaga’s impact. The talented guard has been Nebraska’s best player offensively, averaging a team-high 13.9 points per game. Against Ohio State on Thursday, he scored nine points and added five rebounds to his resume.

While Nebraska has been the better team, they will be tasked with stopping Clifford Omoruyi. In Rutgers latest win over Michigan, the center scored 19 points and added 15 rebounds to his resume. Rutgers is a tough team to face when he is making an impact at both ends of the court.

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This matchup also represents a great opportunity to improve their road record. Through 28 games, they have gone 3-7 away from Jersey Mike’s Arena. A win over Nebraska on their home court would be an impressive accomplishment for a Rutgers team with plenty to prove.

Rutgers men’s basketball finishes February with win over Michigan

Rutgers basketball got a needed win on Thursday night.

The three-game losing streak is over for Rutgers men’s basketball who rolled out to an impressive 82-52 win over Michigan on Thursday night. It was the second time in February that they beat the Wolverines.

With the win, Rutgers is now 15-13 (7-10 Big Ten).

As Rutgers got back in the win column, they were led by Clifford Omoruyi. The talented center scored 19 points and added 15 points to his resume. He also got some help from Jeremiah Williams, who had one of his best games of the season, scoring 19 points.

After struggling over the past week, Rutgers got back in the win column because of their ability to dominate close to the basket. They scored 48 points in the paint and only allowed 18. That allowed them to build an early lead they would not relinquish.

 

 

Michigan didn’t do much right in the game but there were a few bright spots for the Wolverines. That includes Dug McDaniel, who scored 13 points along with five rebounds and four assists.

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With only three games left in the regular season, Rutgers will look to carry their success into March. Their remaining games are against Nebraska, Wisconsin and Ohio State. That stretch represents a great opportunity for Rutgers to improve their conference record.

Rutgers men’s basketball vs Purdue: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

After a few days off, Rutgers men’s basketball is back in action On Thursday night. They will head on the road to take on one of the best teams in the country, the Purdue Boilermakers

After a few days off, Rutgers men’s basketball is back in action On Thursday night. They will head on the road to take on one of the best teams in the country, the Purdue Boilermakers. Through 26 games, they are ranked as the third-best team in the country.

Entering this matchup, Rutgers is 4-1 in their last five games. Their only loss came to Minnesota on February 18. In that game, they were plagued by a slow start and outscored by seven points in the first half. They will also be highly motivated entering this matchup after losing to Purdue earlier this year.

 

In order to stun the college basketball world, Rutgers will need to slow down Zach Edey. The Purdue star has been a points machine and menace on the boards.

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Rutgers basketball looks to get back on track at Purdue

Rutgers basketball faces a huge game on Thursday at No. 3 Purdue.

After losing their first game of the month to Minnesota last week, Rutgers men’s basketball is back in action Thursday night at No.3 Purdue. With one win against a ranked team already on their resume, Rutgers will be looking to shock the college basketball world.

Purdue (23-3) dropped one spot this week in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll. Rutgers is 14-11 (6-8 Big Ten).

Entering this matchup, Rutgers is 4-1 in its last five games. During that stretch, they looked much better in conference play and scored at least more than 65 points three times. However, they have a tough challenge ahead in Purdue.

Through 26 games, the Boilermakers have been led by Zach Edey. The Toronto native is averaging 26 points and 11.9 rebounds per game. He has also gotten some help from Lance Jones, who is averaging 12.8 points per game.

 

While Purdue will rely on their two stars, they will also have their hands full with Jeremiah Williams and Clifford Omoruyi. Since making his season debut earlier this month, Williams has averaged 13.2 points per game. Clifford Omoruyi has been a monster on the boards, averaging nine rebounds a game.

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Additionally, Rutgers will be looking for revenge in this matchup. Purdue beat Rutgers 68-60 earlier this season at Jersey Mike’a Arena. With a win on Thursday night, Rutgers would improve its road record and prove that their success this month has been no fluke.