LSU basketball transfer portal: Tigers targeting pair of elite Big Ten centers

Entering his third year of college basketball, Reed Jr was one of the few bright spots for a Wolverine team that largely struggled throughout this past season.

Recording 9.0 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game, he made significant strides, boosting just about every statistic possible this year.

With impressive footwork and strength that could matchup to just about any center in the SEC, he could provide immediate minutes for the Tigers as a big-time force down low. Furthermore, being listed at 6-foot-10, 265 pounds, his overall presence cannot be overstated.

The main concern to keep an eye on with the big man out of St. Louis, MO, is his free throw percentage. Shooting a lackluster 51.7 percent over the course of his career, he’ll need to show some serious improvement over the next year or so if he wants to be relied upon during the last few minutes of close games.

Veteran Rutgers big man Clifford Omoruyi receiving attention from the purple and gold

Tarris Reed Jr isn’t the only impressive LSU basketball transfer portal target to keep a close eye on. In fact, it seems like head coach Matt McMahon did his research on the Big Ten big men, as the Tigers have also been in contact with Rutgers center Clifford Omoruyi.

While not as young as the Michigan transfer, Omoruyi also has the potential to provide immediate starting caliber minutes, having done so each of the last three seasons for the Scarlet Knights.

A four-year veteran out of Benin City, NRA, the 6-foot-11, 240-pound center has proven to be an absolute stud in a physical Big Ten conference since the moment he walked on campus.

This past season, Omoruyi recorded 10.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and an impressive 2.9 blocks per game, showing his ability as a defender down low. Additionally, shooting the ball 54.9 percent from the field throughout his career, he’s no slouch on the offensive side of the ball.