O Alabama Crimson Tide The men’s basketball program added some talent to its roster on Sunday afternoon. Rutgers transfer offensive lineman Clifford Omoruyi opted to commit to Alabama during the North Carolina Tar HeelsKansas State and Georgetown.
Omoruyi could be the missing piece the Crimson Tide needed a season ago. The Nigerian native is an effective rim protector and rebounder. During his senior season at New Brunswick, Omoruyi recorded nine double-doubles. He was a force for the Scarlet Knights in each of his four seasons with the program.
As a senior, Omoruyi averaged 10.4 points per game, 8.3 rebounds per game and 2.9 blocks per game. He shot 51.2% from the floor and 61% from the charity stripe.
Omoruyi will likely be Alabama’s starting center next season. Given the fact that Alabama lost its two centers, Nick Pringle and Mohammed Wague, to the transfer portal, it makes more sense for Omoruyi to take the fifth spot. His impact in the front court could determine how good Alabama is on the defensive end of the floor. Recently, Alabama has had issues on defense. He could be the boost Alabama needs to get past the Final Four.
Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the Alabama men’s basketball program and its involvement in the transfer portal.
