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Cliff Omoruyi gives early hope for frontcourt after season-opening victory

It has been close to two years since Rutgers’ fans serenaded Roselle Catholic senior Cliff Omoruyi with chants of “We want Cliff!” during a game against Indiana.

Well, fans got their wish and now as a sophomore with the Scarlet Knights, Omoruyi has to take the next step down low.

The 2021-2022 campaign began with an overtime victory against Lehigh, who is supposed to be a bottom-feeding team in the Patriot division. While there is plenty to negative to dissect, Omoruyi was a bright spot from the opening minutes.

“We’re in good hands at the five spot,” Steve Pikiell said of his big man following Wednesday night’s opener.