Eugene Omoruyi is a Nigerian-Canadian professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA, who plays a Small forward. He is 24 years old and stands at 6 ft 6 in. He is a rookie player in the league and has a long way to raise through the ranks to become a recognizable player in the league. he played college basketball for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights men’s basketball team and the Oregon Ducks men’s basketball team. Here is everything you know about his contract details, net worth, personal life, and career.
Eugene Omoruyi Facts
| Birth Place | Benin City, Nigeria |
| Father’s Name | Frank Omoruyi |
| Mother’s Name | Jane Edo-Omoruyi |
| Star Sign | Aquries |
| College | Oregon University |
| Net Worth | $3 – $5 million |
| Salary | – |
| Age | 25 |
| Date of Birth | February 14, 1997 |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Nationality | Canadian / Nigerian |
| NFL Draft Year | 2021 |
| NFL Draft Pick | NA |
| Playing Career | 2021– Present |
| Position | Small forward |
| Teams | Dallas Mavericks (2021) Texas Legends (2021) Oklahoma City Thunder (2020-present) Oklahoma City Blue (2020-present) |
| Wife/Girlfriend | NA |
| Children | NA |
| Endorsements | NA |
Eugene Omoruyi Career
Originally from Orangeville, Ontario, He attended Orangeville Prep where his Basketball career ignited. He was productive and efficient on the court making him one of the top-performing players in his class. Not much is known about his time in High school so it can be said that he was a star player with stellar statistics and received offers from top-tier schools in the country. He averaged 16.9 points and 9.6 rebounds per game during his time in High school basketball. After wrapping up his high school career he committed to playing college basketball for Rutgers University.
Entering through the doors as a freshman at Rutgers University. as a part of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights men’s basketball team, he wanted to dominate the court so he spent as much time as he could on the court and was hell-bent on improving his play. His statistics during his freshman are not known but he did really level up his standards in his sophomore season and junior season he got transferred to Oregon University and became a part of the Oregon Ducks men’s basketball team. After his senior season, he decided to dive into the 2021 NBA draft.
Eugene’s dream came into existence but he was to a rocky start as he went undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft after which he signed a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks later that year he was waived off the Mavericks and he signed a two-way contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wrapping up the NBA career to date he has played 2 seasons for the Thunder and Mavericks. He has averaged 4.6 points and 2.2 rebounds in 24 regular-season games.
Contract & Salary Details
| Current Contract: | 1 yr(s) / $ – |
| Average Salary | – |
| Guaranteed at Signing | – |
| SIGNED USING | Two Way/ |
| Free Agent: | 2023 / RFA |
Eugene’s salary and contract details are not known but it can be said that he has landed a better deal than most of the players and if he performs well enough on the field, he will soon land a more lucrative deal.
Net worth and Endorsements
Eugene’s net worth is estimated at around $3 – $5 million.As a player who has a budding point in his NBA career, he has a long way so if he continues to perform well enough on the court and rises through the ranks becoming one of the top players in the league and then the 25-year-old’s net worth will skyrocket earning him ransom amount of riches. His current numbers will increase at the end of his current deal.
Omoruyi started his professional career in 2020 and it is not that easy to land endorsement deals even for experienced players unless they have become recognizable and caught the media’s eye and attention. But as of 2023 reports, he has not yet landed.
Eugene Omoruyi Girlfriend
Eugene is not romantically linked with anyone. It is said that the 25-year-old is currently concentrating on his career growth.
Eugene Omoruyi FAQs
| What is the net worth of Eugene Omoruyi? |
| His net worth is $3 – $5 million |
| When was Eugene Omoruyi drafted? |
| He was drafted in 2021. |
| How old is Eugene Omoruyi? |
| Born on February 14, 1997, He is 25 years old. |
| How tall is Eugene Omoruyi? |
| He is 6 ft 6 in tall. |
| At which position does Eugene Omoruyi? |
| He is a Small forward for the Oklahoma City Thunder. |
| Is Eugene Omoruyi married? |
| No, He is not married to anyone. |
