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 (2023–2024)
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]
On August 21, 2024, Omoruyi was waived by the Wizards. [28]
On September 25, 2024, Omoruyi signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves, [29] but was waived on October 18. [30] [31]
Raptors 905 (2024–present)
On November 21, 2024, Omoruyi joined Raptors 905 [32] and on January 8, 2025, he signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors. [33] On January 17, his 10-day contract with the Raptors expired without seeing minutes with Toronto, [34] only playing with the 905 after being assigned twice. [35] Two days later, he rejoined Raptors 905. [35]
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