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Big Ten Basketball: Analyzing each program’s 2020 recruiting classes

By Trevor Sinodhinos

COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - MARCH 08: Members of the Maryland Terrapins celebrate with the trophy after defeating the Michigan Wolverines 83-70 to clinch a share of the Big Ten regular season title at Xfinity Center on March 08, 2020 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - MARCH 08: Members of the Maryland Terrapins celebrate with the trophy after defeating the Michigan Wolverines 83-70 to clinch a share of the Big Ten regular season title at Xfinity Center on March 08, 2020 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 01: Corey Sanders #3 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 01: Corey Sanders #3 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Rutgers Scarlet Knights: No. 6 Big Ten, No. 49 Nation

Oskar Palmquist 6’8 / 210 SF:

A native of Sweden by way of Central Pointe Christian High School. The three-star small forward has a shot that is a dangerous weapon. Not only is he able to hit threes from corner to corner, but defenders have to bite on his pump fake which will allow him to drive left. Despite his height, he is not one to post up but is great at sealing off in the paint and goes strong to the rim.

Mawot Mag 6’7 / 215 PF:

Active on the offensive boards as well as on the defensive glass. Played power forward at Prolific Prep where he would back down opponents in the paint, but also has the ability to take frontcourt defenders off the dribble if Coach Pikel needs to play him at small forward. Once in the paint, chances are he is going to hop step his way to the basket or use a spin move.

Dean Reiber 6’10 / 230 PF:

A very versatile player from Northwest Guilford High in North Carolina, who is going to hit a lot of shots from the short corner at Louis Brown Athletic Center. Has the potential to create mismatches as he can hit from beyond the arc if he is allowed to shoot in rhythm, yet is able to get to the basket off the dribble. Defensively he is very disciplined which is indicative when he gets his blocks while being faced up.

Cliff Omoruyi 6’10 / 230 C:

Positioned at 46 on the RSCI mostly because of his defensive prowess and offensive upside.  A very solid stay-at-home defender can be a starter in the Big Ten as a shot-blocker and rebounder. Omoruyi will not be creating his own shots during the 2020-21 season, but will have time to develop his offensive game and could potentially be the Big Ten Most Improved Player in 2021.

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