(2027) - Paul Osaruyi

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

I've seen this name mentioned on 247 as having an IU offer but don't recall ever seeing the normal avalanche of X reports announcing such an offer.  Both 247 and On3 have us listed as having offered and last week The Daily Hoosier reported we'd offer last December.  Originally from Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, he attends Bella Vista Prep (Vaughn Karvala) in Arizona and plays AAU on the EYBL circuit for AZ Unity.  247 lists him as a 6'10" 5-star center.  On3 he's a 6'9" PF.

247

On3

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-recruiting-class-of-2027-names-to-know-5-star-forward-paul-osaruyi/

https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/article/paul-osaruyi-recruitment-upcoming-visits-286158532/

https://www.dstrktdigital.com/high-school-insider/2027-5-star-forward-paul-osaruyi-a-rising-force-in-the-national-recruiting-landscape

[Demo]

Has been mentioned in a few places as a possible reclass candidate, which would be logical because he’s already 18. Protypical modern big. The whole toolkit, both ends. Would be a godsend as a 3rd big. Saw his games with Karvala and he’s an easy yes for anybody, though I’ve always wondered why a kid that talented who plays hard and looks like a good teammate doesn’t have a giant list, and he doesn’t.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

2026 AAU stats 11 games

Paul Osaruyi '27 - AZ Unity
Date		Pts		FGM	FGA	3PM	3PA	FTM	FTA	Reb	Ast	TO	Stl	Blk
4/24	W	8		2	7	0	2	4	6	4	3	0	2	1
4/25	L	2		1	3	0	0	0	2	0	1	4	0	0
4/26	L	4		1	4	0	0	2	2	4	1	1	0	0
5/14	L	3		1	13	0	3	1	8	11	3	3	3	1
5/15	W	22		9	13	0	0	4	5	9	3	2	4	2
5/15	L	4		2	11	2\0	2	0	0	4	0	5	2	4
5/16	W	8		3	14	0	0	2	2	10	0	1	0	0
5/21	L	10		4	11	0	2	2	2	10	1	5	2	2
5/22	W	6		3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
5/23	W	10		5	8	0	2	0	0	8	5	3	1	2
5/24	W	8		3	8	0	2	2	2	3	1	1	1	2
Count/Avg	11	7.7		36%		0%		59%		5.7	1.6	2.3	1.4	1.3