As of 2024, Nigerian-born collegiate basketball player Clifford Iyobosa Omoruyi plays for the Alabama Crimson Tide as a Center. Omoruyi was formerly a member of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights of the Big Ten Conference. At the age of 14, Omoruyi came to the United States to attend Queen of Peace High School in North Arlington, New Jersey. Following the Queen of Peace's closure, Omoruyi moved to Roselle Catholic High School.
As a freshman at Rutgers, he averaged 3.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, as per the official website of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Omoruyi was selected by the media as an Honorable Mention All-Big Ten as a sophomore. As a junior in 2022-23, he started in all 34 games while leading the team in points (13.2) and rebounds (9.6). Omoruyi's performances earned him a spot on the Second Team All-Big Ten and the First-Team All-Big Ten Defensive Team. As a senior, he earned an Honorable Mention All-Big Ten and was named in the Big Ten All-Defensive Team after averaging 10.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 93 blocks. As per ESPN, at the Alabama Crimson Tide, Omoruyi has 7.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game, as of December 2024.
Name | Clifford Omoruyi |
Age | 23 years old, as of December 2024 |
Hometown | Benin City, Nigeria |
Position | Center |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Source of Wealth | Basketball, Endorsements, Social Media |
Endorsements | 16 Handles, IPZ, Nabisco |
Clifford Omoruyi NIL Deal 2024
According to On3, Clifford Omoruyi has NIL deals with 16 Handles, IPZ and Nabisco. However, the amount involved in the deals isn’t available on On3.
16 Handles is a frozen dessert company. As per On3, Omoruyi said, “I smile every time I see a Rutgers student on campus enjoying a 16 Handles Sunday. Now, I’ll smile a little brighter!”, after signing the deal.
FAQ’s on Clifford Omoruyi’s NIL Deal
A. Clifford Omoruyi is 23 years old, as of December 2024.
A. Clifford Omoruyi is from Benin City, Nigeria.
A. Clifford Omoruyi is in his senior year.
A. Clifford Omoruyi is 6 ft 11 inches tall, according to ESPN.