Canes Hoops Lands Recruit From Switzerland
This past season, the Miami Hurricanes men’s basketball team had one of the most unique players in the nation with Norchad Omier.
He had come to the United States from Bluefields, Nicaragua. Omier played at Miami (Fla.) Prep before going to Arkansas State and later transferring to the University of Miami.
The international sensation helped the Canes reach the Final Four and averaged 13.1 points and 10 rebounds per contest this past season.
Overall, Miami’s roster has been one that’s brought players from across the United States to South Florida, honestly. Well, another far away player will be heading to Coral Gables based on the following report:
Kyshawn George, a 6'7 guard from Switzerland, has committed to Miami in the class of 2023, he told ESPN. George averaged 17.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.4 steals in 28 minutes in France's Espoirs B league w/ Chalon. A late bloomer, he grew 10 inches the past 3 1/2 years
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) April 20, 2023
It’s amazing that head basketball coach Jim Larrañaga and his assistant staff have done an amazing job of finding talent. They have done their own research, found fits for the offensive and defensive schemes they like to operate.
Considering Kyshawn George has length and scoring ability, he’s another example of how this past year’s team was built. It's also just cool that he will be coming to UM from France where he's already faced some top competition. He fits Miami's profile as well.
All-around talent Jordan Miller was UM’s Swiss army knife on both ends of the court with his versatility allowing him to guard different positions and score the basketball from above the arc or down on the block. Perhaps George will help to fill his void now that Miller has moved on.
Miami lost some great talent to the NBA like Miller, plus ACC player of the year Isaiah Wong, but Larrañaga and his staff have already begun to build a roster that has the types of pieces that will keep the Hurricanes in contention in the ACC and in the NCAA Tournament.
Keep an eye on Miami prep recruiting and the Transfer Portal, too. There’s going to be some serious action coming.
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