Volume 127, No. 4, Thursday, July 6

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Volume 127, No. 4 Thursday, July 6, 2017

CSU’s Dynamic Duo in Gian Clavell (3) and Emmanuel Omogbo (2) look towards the scoreboard during the Rams 78-73 win over rival Wyoming in Laramie. Clavell and Omogbo finished with a combined 39 points. PHOTO BY JAVON HARRIS COLLEGIAN

Clavell and Omogbo look to make NBA rosters By Justin Michael @JustinTMichael

Despite adverse odds, a pair of former Colorado State men’s basketball players are attempting to fulfill lifelong dreams of making an NBA roster this summer. Subsequently going undrafted in the 2017 NBA Draft last month, Gian Clavell and Emmanuel Omogbo are each currently on NBA summer league rosters and looking to make a name for themselves at the next level. Clavell signed a free agent deal with the Miami Heat on June 23 and has since made his debut in the NBA Orlando summer league. Omogbo has been given a chance with the 2016-17

world champions and it set to make his debut with the Golden State Warriors next week. “I want to thank God for ev-

EMMANUEL OMOGBO ■ All-Mountain West First Team and

MW All-Defensive team. ■ Set single-season league record with 13 double-doubles in conference play (2016-17) ■ Set school record for defensive rebounds in single season (373) ■ Hometown: Hyattsville, Md. Forward position and attended CSU from 2015 to 2017.

erything,” Omogbo said in an exclusive post-signing interview with the Collegian. “I want to thank everyone for sticking it out with me and just grinding out through this situation. My family for never letting me put my head down.” Clavell made his professional debut on Saturday, leading the Heat in scoring with 13 points, eight rebounds and one assist in a 10 point loss to the Charlotte Hornets. While the 2017w Mountain West Player of the Year can be found all over the offensive stat sheet, he was able to make biggest impact on the defensive end. Although officially, Clavell was only credited with one steal, his tenacious efforts were responsible for multiple Hornet turn-

overs. The second half alone, Clavell forced a backcourt violation, drew a charge and was able to force a Charolette player to

GIAN CLAVELL ■ 2017 Mountain West Player of the

Year, Associated Press Honorable Mention All-America (2017), FirstTeam All-MW, First-Team All-MW Defense. ■ Led conference in scoring in 2017 (20.4 points per-game) ■ Ranked top-ten in MW in eight statistical categories ■ Hometown: Caguas, Puerto Rico Guard position and attended CSU from 2014 to 2017.

dribble the ball off their shoe and out of play. The former Ram backed it up with another complete performance Sunday, July 2. In the 81-68 loss to the Orlando Magic, Clavell scored 12 points, finishing the contest 3-of-5 (60 percent) from beyond the arc. In four games with the Heat thus far, Clavell has played an average of 22 minutes per-game, averaging 7.3 points and 3.5 rebounds in those contests. The Heat lost all four games they played in the Orlando league, but their summer action is just getting started, as Miami will also take part in the Las Vegas league which will run from July 7-17. Along with Clavell, Omogbo and the Warriors will see NBA on page 12 >>


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