Rutger has received another preseason recognition.
Cliff Omoruyi has been placed n the 2023 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award Watchlist prior to the season-opener. This award is given to the nation’s best center each year.
Omoruyi improved his game dramatically as a sophomore. He averaged 11.9 points and 8.2 rebounds while leading the country in dunks. Omoruyi took over as the Scarlet Knights’ primary big man and did not disappoint.
“It’s an honor to be selected, but the work has just begun,” Omoruyi said. “This offseason I have worked on my outside game and being able to expand the floor.