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Top UNC Basketball Portal Target Wears Tar Heel Threads

UNC basketball hopes to be inching closer to a commitment from Clifford Omoruyi.

Matt Giles

UNC basketball transfer target Clifford Omoruyi
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Rutgers transfer center Clifford Omoruyi arrived in Chapel Hill on Thursday for his official visit with the Tar Heels. As the UNC basketball staff's best chance at reeling in a formidable post presence for the 2024-25 roster, the 6-foot-11, 240-pound graduate is likely seeing a particularly hospitable bunch in Hubert Davis and his cohorts.

And one can assume he's receiving all of the behind-the-scene perks that come with a Tar Heel visit.

On Friday afternoon, 247Sports' Dushawn London posted a picture of Omoruyi in a UNC basketball jersey standing in front of the program's famous Air Jordan wall inside the Tar Heels' locker room complex. That picture is alongside those of Omoruyi from his recent trips to check out Georgetown, Kansas State, and Alabama:

Following his trip to Chapel Hill, Clifford Omoruyi will look to wrap up his recruitment, as the 22-year-old confirmed that the UNC visit would be his last before deciding on where to exhaust his extra year of eligibility.

Omoruyi, No. 3 at his position on the 247Sports transfer portal rankings, was a full-time starter across the past three seasons for the Scarlet Knights, averaging double-digit points and flirting with double-digit rebounds in each campaign. This past season, he repeated as an All-Big Ten defender, racking up a conference-leading 93 blocks between his appearances in all 32 of Rutgers' games.

With eyes on finding a durable big man to potentially serve as the full-time starter next season, the UNC basketball coaches must like the fact that Omoruyi didn't miss a single outing as a sophomore, junior, or senior.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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