Eugene Omoruyi

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Eugene Omoruyi
Eugene Omoruyi.jpg
Omoruyi with Rutgers in 2018
No. 97–Washington Wizards
Position Small forward / power forward
League NBA
Personal information
Born (1997-02-14) February 14, 1997 (age 27)
Benin City, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian / Canadian
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft 2021: undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021 Dallas Mavericks
2021 →Texas Legends
2022–2023 Oklahoma City Thunder
2022–2023 →Oklahoma City Blue
2023 Detroit Pistons
2023–present Washington Wizards
2023–2024 →Capital City Go-Go
Career highlights and awards
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at NBA.com
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at Basketball-Reference.com

Eugene Omoruyi (born February 14, 1997) is a Nigerian-Canadian professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Oregon Ducks.

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Early life and high school career

Omoruyi was born in Benin City, Nigeria and immigrated to Canada with his family as a one-year-old. He grew up playing soccer and began playing basketball during his second year of high school at Monsignor Percy Johnson. [1] Omoruyi attended Orangeville Prep in Orangeville, Ontario, averaging 16.9 points and 9.6 rebounds per game and earning Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association First Team All-Star honours in his final season. He played alongside Jamal Murray and Thon Maker. [2] He competed for Advantage Titans on the Amateur Athletic Union circuit. [3] Omoruyi committed to playing college basketball for Rutgers over an offer from Loyola (Illinois). [4]

College career

As a freshman at Rutgers, Omoruyi averaged 2.4 points and 2.2 rebounds per game. [5] On November 28, 2017, he scored a sophomore season-high 22 points in a 78–73 loss to Florida State. [6] As a sophomore, Omoruyi averaged 7.9 points and five rebounds per game. For his junior season, he was named a team co-captain. [7] During the offseason, he improved his shooting by taking 1,000 shots for six mornings per week. On November 11, 2018, he recorded a junior season-high 24 points and 10 rebounds in a 95–66 win over Drexel. [8] On November 23, Omoruyi posted 20 points and 17 rebounds in a 54–44 win over Boston University. [9] He averaged 13.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game as a junior. He was an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention and Second Team All-Met selection. [10]

For his senior season, Omoruyi transferred to Oregon and sat out for his next season due to National Collegiate Athletic Association transfer rules. [11] His decision to transfer from Rutgers was described by the media as unexpected. [12] On December 2, 2020, he made his debut for Oregon and recorded a career-high 31 points and 11 rebounds in an 83–75 loss to Missouri. [13] As a senior, he averaged 17.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.5 steals per game, earning First Team All-Pac-12 honors. Following the season, Omoruyi declared for the 2021 NBA draft. [14]

Professional career

Dallas Mavericks (2021)

After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, Omoruyi signed a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks on August 13, 2021, splitting time with their G League affiliate, the Texas Legends. [15] On December 15, he suffered a season-ending injury while playing with the Legends, and on December 26, he was waived by the Mavericks. [16] [17]

Oklahoma City Thunder (2022–2023)

On July 2, 2022, Omoruyi signed a two-way contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. [18] His contract was converted to a multi-year deal on February 10, 2023. [19] On February 26, Omoruyi was waived by the Thunder. [20]

Detroit Pistons (2023)

On March 3, 2023, Omoruyi signed a 10-day contract with the Detroit Pistons. [21] On March 13, he signed a second 10-day contract with the Pistons. [22] On March 23, Omoruyi signed a rest-of-season contract with the Pistons. [23]

On June 29, 2023, the Detroit Pistons exercised Omoruyi’s team option for the 2023–24 NBA season. [24] He was waived two days later. [25]

Washington Wizards / Capital City Go-Go (2023–present)

On July 12, 2023, Omoruyi signed a two-way contract with the Washington Wizards [26] and on March 1, 2024, he signed a standard contract with the Wizards. [27]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

NBA

Regular season

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2021–22 Dallas 404.5.400.500.5001.8.5.0.01.8
2022–23 Oklahoma City 23211.8.468.258.6072.3.5.6.04.9
2022–23 Detroit 17421.9.425.293.7233.51.0.8.29.7
Career44615.1.442.286.6712.7.7.6.16.5

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2016–17 Rutgers 331112.0.349.000.6252.21.0.5.32.4
2017–18 Rutgers 32721.7.473.000.5415.01.0.9.87.9
2018–19 Rutgers 282629.2.445.311.7147.22.4.7.313.8
2019–20 Oregon Redshirt.svg Redshirt
2020–21 Oregon 282830.6.473.376.7655.42.31.5.617.1
Career1217222.8.453.324.6744.81.6.9.59.9

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References

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  2. ↑ "Eugene Omoruyi Signs with Rutgers Basketball". Rutgers University Athletics. August 9, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  3. ↑ Hellman, Sam (August 11, 2016). "Pikiell: Omoruyi Versatility "Off the Charts"". 247Sports . Retrieved January 8, 2021.
  4. ↑ Carino, Jerry (August 3, 2016). "Rutgers hoops adds 2016 wing from Canada". Asbury Park Press . Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Eugene Omoruyi – Men's Basketball". University of Oregon Athletics. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
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  7. ↑ Breitman, Aaron (May 31, 2018). "Rutgers Men's Basketball Names Captains For Next Season". On the Banks. Retrieved January 8, 2021.
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  9. ↑ Carino, Jerry (November 23, 2018). "Rutgers basketball: Omoruyi, defense enough to hold off Boston University". Asbury Park Press . Retrieved January 8, 2021.
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  15. ↑ "Mavericks Sign Rookie Free Agent Forward Eugene Omoruyi to A Two-Way Contract". Mavs.com. August 13, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
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  21. ↑ "James L. Edwards III on Twitter: "Pistons have signed Eugene Omoruyi to a 10-day contract"". Twitter. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  22. ↑ "Detroit Pistons impressed with Eugene Omoruyi, sign him to second 10-day contract". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  23. ↑ "Mike Curtis on Twitter: "The #Pistons announce that they've signed Eugene Omoruyi to a contract following his two 10-day contracts. He'll be with the team for the rest of the season."". Twitter. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
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  26. ↑ "Wizards Sign Eugene Omoruyi to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. July 12, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
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