Cliff Omoruyi to visit tomorrow

[Marat]

So did Thabeet. I'll take the kid on size alone.

Man, miss those days of having opponents forced to practice with brooms above heads to simulate having to play against Thabeet.

 

[husky429]

Number one I’ve seen him play. But if you don’t want to take my word for it here’s a clip of Cliff. Note the 3 pointer he hits with a defender in his face at the end of the video.

Gonna be gonest with you--all the highlights I've seen don't show me a great shooter yet. In the workout vid someone Iposted, he did have decent form. That seems to suggest that he has the potential to get there, but I wouldn't vategorize him as a "shooter" yet. My center hits 87% from the FT line and 48% from 3 in shooting drills and workouts (we track it electronically). He has yet to take a jump shot in games, despite me drawing plays to get him comfortable with it.

"Can shoot" and "shooter" are different here imo.

Certainly, I hope you prove me wrong though!

 

[UofCT]

Gonna be gonest with you--all the highlights I've seen don't show me a great shooter yet. In the workout vid someone Iposted, he did have decent form. That seems to suggest that he has the potential to get there, but I wouldn't vategorize him as a "shooter" yet. My center hits 87% from the FT line and 48% from 3 in shooting drills and workouts (we track it electronically). He has yet to take a jump shot in games, despite me drawing plays to get him comfortable with it.

"Can shoot" and "shooter" are different here imo.

Certainly, I hope you prove me wrong though!

Polley taught me the difference.

 

[FlockOfLambs]

Amore confirms visit is today.

 

[Stainmaster]

Any relation to Eugene (F for Rutgers)?

 

[UConnStats]

Any relation to Eugene (F for Rutgers)?

No I was wondering that too

 

[Son of Robert]

The timing of this visit is interesting considering Wahab might be committing on the 30th.

 

[Doctor Hoop]

Number one I’ve seen him play. But if you don’t want to take my word for it here’s a clip of Cliff. Note the 3 pointer he hits with a defender in his face at the end of the video.

Well, I'll defer judgment to those who have seen more of him. To me, looks a lot like Brimah. Long, good timing on blocks, likes to dunk, can run the floor. He seemed a little surprised to have hit the one jumper on the video. But I'll buy, on defensive presence alone.

 

[Mike Honcho]

Dear sweet baby Jesus. Please bless us with this young man

I prefer my Jesus in a tuxedo t-shirt.

 

[AdamaNation]

For the record, I talked about the possibility of him reclassifying in a thread a week or two ago. Not trying to get all Chiefy here, just thought I would throw it out there. I’m not an insider, but I had heard talk of the staff looking into him as a possible reclass after they missed on Kofi. I think Wahab is still priority #1, but Cliff is the real deal. He’s a longer, taller version of Akok and can step out and hit the 3. Hurley is trying to build a Nova type roster where all 5 players are a threat from anywhere on the floor.

You mean “positionless”

I did. Too lazy to correct it.

 

[mauconnfan]

Hope he has a winter jacket and likes the snow!

 

[HawkHusky]

Isn't he from Jersey?

 

[GHSWolverines]

Hope he has a winter jacket and likes the snow!

he's from jersey!

 

[tcf15]

BasketballRecruiting.Rivals.com - Hoophall Classic: Sophomore and Junior Stock Boosters
What a beast. I mean seriously, this young man has a build that most college juniors wish they could have. He's very happy to use his strength and athleticism too and likes to trade elbows and contact in the paint. I loved Omoruyi's activity level, willingness to do the dirty work and acceptance that he's not his team's go to scorer. He's an ego-free player who is trying to do anything he can to win. (Bossi)

 

[HuskyHawk]

BasketballRecruiting.Rivals.com - Hoophall Classic: Sophomore and Junior Stock Boosters
What a beast. I mean seriously, this young man has a build that most college juniors wish they could have. He's very happy to use his strength and athleticism too and likes to trade elbows and contact in the paint. I loved Omoruyi's activity level, willingness to do the dirty work and acceptance that he's not his team's go to scorer. He's an ego-free player who is trying to do anything he can to win. (Bossi)

Now That is something we very much need around here. Tired of watching UConn teams get pushed around.

 

[sledog]

Is he 7-5 or 6-10? Still tall either way

 

[UConnStats]

Is he 7-5 or 6-10? Still tall either way

7’5 was his wingspan

 

[Scrutineer]

With our luck lately with big men we'll probably get a 7'5" guy with a 6'10" wingspan.

 

[Chief00]

Chief actually saw him in December - like his energy down low.

 

[NowInStorrs]

With our luck lately with big men we'll probably get a 7'5" guy with a 6'10" wingspan.

 

[GHSWolverines]

I wonder if EC could stick with the dinosaur on defense? LOL

 

[sledog]

Any feedback on the visit?

 

[intlzncster]

BasketballRecruiting.Rivals.com - Hoophall Classic: Sophomore and Junior Stock Boosters
What a beast. I mean seriously, this young man has a build that most college juniors wish they could have. He's very happy to use his strength and athleticism too and likes to trade elbows and contact in the paint. I loved Omoruyi's activity level, willingness to do the dirty work and acceptance that he's not his team's go to scorer. He's an ego-free player who is trying to do anything he can to win. (Bossi)

We need him to reclass just for the body alone. Somebody get this kid some credits!

 

[Kemba15]

Have some information on this, as I am from the area and have friends who are close with the RC program. He very likely is not going to re-classify as he will be showcased much more next year once some others graduate.

Also told that Auburn is the clear front runner right now.

 

[intlzncster]

Have some information on this, as I am from the area and have friends who are close with the RC program. He very likely is not going to re-classify as he will be showcased much more next year once some others graduate.

Also told that Auburn is the clear front runner right now.

For the record, I was just joking with the post just above yours.