Gatorade 2019 - 2020: Player of the Year

Boys Basketball - New Jersey

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BOYS BASKETBALL

Cliff Omoruyi

Center
ROSELLE CATHOLIC HS
ROSELLE , NEW JERSEY
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-11
Press Release

Peak Performance

14.5

Points per game

11.8

Rebounds per game

5.6

Blocks per game
“Cliff Omoruyi is a true game-changer. He can score inside and he’s just a devastating defensive player, with great timing and athleticism.”
Andrew Bilodeau
Head Coach Head coach at Manasquan High
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-11, 220-pound senior center had led the Lions to a 21-7 record and the North Jersey Non-Public B finals at the time of his selection. Omoruyi averaged 14.5 points, 11.8 rebounds and 5.6 blocks through 28 games. An All-State honoree, he is ranked as the nation’s No. 36 recruit in the Class of 2020 by Rivals.com and was selected to play in the Allen Iverson Roundball Classic.

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Academic Achievement

Omoruyi has maintained a 3.47 GPA in the classroom. He remains undecided upon a collegiate destination.

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Exemplary Character

Omoruyi has volunteered locally on behalf of youth basketball programs.