Top Rutgers target Clifford Omoruyi has jumped 19 spots in the recent rankings, going from 55 to 36 in the nation. He also jumped up to the number eight center in the country
Probably because both places pay their players.Roselle Catholic recruits prefer Kentucky until lack of playing time.
Probably because both places pay their players.
If Cliff was going to commit to Rutgers he would more than likely have done so by now...l’m sure there are many people in his ear telling him he can do better than Rutgers... it’s also not about staying home or playing in the NCAA tournament for many of these kids... it’s about the additional perks that some schools are pretty much are known to offer through the back door salesmen... we shall see if Cliff is different and sees Rutgers as his place to play under coach Piekell.He’d be foolish not to choose Rutgers. Anyone can see that it’s a player friendly place to play with coach Pike. Probably four year starter, with Paul hitting you in the post all day long. Fan base is over the top enthusiastic. You’re playing top notch teams all year long. We have the NYC market. Plus you’d have all the benefits of being close to home. Seems like no brainer to me.
They are probably deciding on what's the best road to NBA. If Kentucky tells him he can be in NBA after year or 2 then I don't think we have a chance...
If Cliff was going to commit to Rutgers he would more than likely have done so by now...l’m sure there are many people in his ear telling him he can do better than Rutgers... it’s also not about staying home or playing in the NCAA tournament for many of these kids... it’s about the additional perks that some schools are pretty much are known to offer through the back door salesmen... we shall see if Cliff is different and sees Rutgers as his place to play under coach Piekell.
They are probably deciding on what's the best road to NBA. If Kentucky tells him he can be in NBA after year or 2 then I don't think we have a chance...
From the small sample I’ve seen, don’t see CO as a 1 or 2 and done.
The key to his decision is not if you see him as a 1&done. The question is does CO see himself as a 1&done.
Don't you guys know the plan is to not boost his ranking until after he signs a LOI to Rutgers
Kids typically don't think that way. They usually think "which coaching staff will give me the best preparation for the NBA?"I mean, if he's good enough to do that he could do it from here too.
At Rutgers he will be a center piece and thus he will develop much faster and get much more recognition.
If he can shoot better than 40% from the line he would play over him down the stretch.One reason against RU would be playing time. I can't imagine a line up next year with CO and MJ on the court together so unless he can grossly outplay a 3rd year BIG center who is on the rise, he will be relegated to Carter's minutes.
Will it be Cliff's decision tho?I think if Cliff is a smart recruit who really steps back and thinks about it, he will not be fooled by Kentucky. If he goes to Kentucky he will be playing with a bunch of one and dones who will be looking to showcase their own game, the ball will not make it down to the post. Worse yet, he could be benched like his teammate. At Rutgers he will be a center piece and thus he will develop much faster and get much more recognition. If Rutgers was a joke of a program I’d say yeah go to another school, but Cliff would be the guy that makes us a top 10 team. Plus more guys would funnel in because of him.
I’ve spoken to multiple sources, family members, coaches and players and none were happy with Calapari. This is in regards to two high profile NJ players, that played for him. If a player wants to take his money, be careful what you wish for, he is a used cars salesman. A player also has to realize that many of their so called closest advisors will be getting money and their advice often won’t be in the best interest of the player. These side deals to influence a player are unknown to the recruit. So they need to block out the noise, be really skeptical of advice and at the end of the day go with what feels right in their heart. I’m sure Cliff can feel the love at Rutgers. The players have great chemistry, the coaches are players coaches and the fans will be over the top for him.
No reason you can't play with 2 capable bigs.
It today’s day and age, Myles and Cliff will not be on the floor at the same time. Simple as that.