NCAA Basketball transfer Eugene Omoruyi chooses the Oregon Ducks after leaving Rutgers recently.
The Oregon Ducks secured an important commitment from Rutgers transfer Eugene Omoruyi on June 10. Omoruyi announced his decision via his Instagram.
"Happy to announce I have committed to the University of Oregon! Go Ducks"
Rated as the No. 12 “sit-out” transfer by ESPN, the 6’7” forward was one of the players in the Big Ten. He improved each of his three seasons with the Scarlet Knights and led the squad in both scoring and rebounding this past season. He averaged 13.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists while shooting 44.5% from the field along with 31.1% from beyond the arc. Omoruyi produced seven double-doubles and scored in double-figures in 22 of his 28 appearances.
While Omoruyi is slated to sit out this upcoming season as a result of the NCAA transfer rules, there is a possibility that he will apply for a waiver. He also recently visited Texas A&M.
So, what will Omoruyi bring to a Ducks squad?
When the Ontario, Canada, native is able to get on the floor, he will give the Ducks a rugged athletic defender and who is a decent rebounder on both ends of the floor. Omoruyi can convert around the rim, but is more of a high-volume scorer, although he did improve his outshooting a little this past season — knocking down 14 of 45 shots (31.1%) from beyond the arc. Foul trouble, turnovers and foul shooting remain issues for him as well.
Omoruyi is the fourth transfer that the Ducks have brought in this year with Eric Williams Jr., Anthony Mathis, and junior college player of the year Chris Duarte being the others. Williams must also sit out the 2019-20 campaign after transferring from Duquesne while Mathis is a considered a grad transfer after being awarded a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA. Incoming freshmen C.J. Walker (Sanford, FL) and Chandler Lawson (Memphis, TN) are also part of the Ducks’ 2019 recruiting class.
Oregon has two scholarships available for the upcoming season to give out. The Ducks are said to be in the mix for UNLV grad transfer Shakur Juiston and 2019 shooting guard Niven Givens as well as possibly N’Faly Dante or Addison Patterson — both of whom are consensus top-100 2020 prospects who may reclassify to 2019.
Top-75 2019 recruit Jalen Wilson to make college choice on June 12.
Jalen Wilson (Guyer, Texas), a consensus top-75 recruit, will make his college decision tomorrow. Wilson re-opened his recruitment following coach John Beilein’s departure from Michigan in early May. It is widely believed that he will choose between Kansas, Michigan, and UNC, however, the 6’8″ wing is said to be also considering Florida and Oklahoma State. He has made official visits to Kansas, Michigan, and UNC recently. I believe that Wilson will ultimately choose the Jayhawks, although I wouldn’t be one bit surprised if he returned to the Wolverines. Both programs could really use Wilson after early departures have left the two programs still looking to fill out their rosters – KU and UM have three scholarships available.
Isaiah Moss transfers to Kansas
Does Isaiah Moss’ signing with Kansas have any bearing on Jalen Wilson’s decision? That is an interesting question, and it may, but it is highly unlikely with KU still having three roster spots available.
Moss signed his NLI with the Jayhawks on Monday. The 6’5″ wing is eligible immediately as a grad transfer. He originally committed to Arkansas on May 15, but almost immediately changed his mind. The Iowa State transfer averaged 9.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists while 39.1% from the field and a career-best 42.1% from long distance. Moss is a solid free throw shooter and has made at least 48 triples each of the last two seasons.
Moss joins a Jayhawks recruiting class that also includes four-star point guard Isaac McBride (Little Rock, Ark), four-star wing Christian Braun (Overland Park) as well as four-star forward Tristian Enarunal (Netherlands). KU also returns junior Marcus Garrett and sophomore Ochai Agbaji giving the Jayhawks five potential wing players. Meaning Wi