Clifford Omoruyi Named to the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watch List
2/5/2025 5:08:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Annual award recognizes the best defensive player in all of college basketball
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama men's basketball center Clifford Omoruyi is one of 15 candidates selected to the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year presented by Molecule Watch List, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced on Wednesday.
Clifford Omoruyi Notes
- Omoruyi is one of six players in the SEC named to the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year presented by Molecule Watch List
- Averaging 7.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game this season
- Ranks 11th in the SEC in defensive rebounds (4.6) and 15th in rebounds per game (6.4)
- Posted three games grabbing double-digit rebounds, including a season-high 12 rebounds vs. Kent State
- Ranks 10th among active Division I players with 247 career blocks
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