Apparently money isn’t everything.
Reports indicate that Clifford Omoruyi, a 6-foot-11 center transferring from Rutgers as a graduate, has opted to join Alabama, as revealed on Sunday.
Notably, it was disclosed by On3’s Joe Tipton that Omoruyi declined a lucrative $2 million Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal before committing to the Crimson Tide.
Before settling on Alabama, Omoruyi explored options at North Carolina, Georgetown, and Kansas State.
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Although it remains unclear which of these schools offered the substantial $2 million deal, Omoruyi’s impressive college career statistics speak for themselves.
Throughout his time at Rutgers, he maintained averages of 10.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game. As a senior last season, he further demonstrated his prowess with averages of 10.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game for the Scarlet Knights.
