JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – An Arkansas State great is on a NBA roster.
The Los Angeles Clippers signed Norchad Omier to a two-way contract on February 20th. He played in 31 games for the Cleveland Charge in the NBA G-League this season, averaging 18 points, 11 rebounds, & 2 assists per game. Omier recorded double doubles in 24 games. The Nicaragua native was in the spotlight at NBA All-Star Weekend, playing in the NBA G League Next Up Game.
He’s a FORCE in the paint! Norchad Omier was named the G League’s Player of the Week after putting up 26.0 PPG, 15.5 RPG, and 4.0 APG during a 3-1 stretch for the @ChargeCLE 🇳🇮
Omier will put his talent on display in the 2026 G League Next Up Game presented by @att on February… pic.twitter.com/Gx7kKVqZWd
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) February 10, 2026
Omier was the 2021 Sun Belt Freshman of the Year, the 2022 Sun Belt Player of the Year, and the 2022 Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year at Arkansas State. He played in 52 games in his Red Wolves career, averaging 15 points and 12 rebounds.
Omier transferred to Miami, playing in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons. He averaged 13 points and 10 rebounds as the Hurricanes reached the 2023 Final Four. He suited up for Baylor in his final season of eligibility. He averaged 15 points and 10 rebounds in the 2024-25 season. The Bear landed on the 2025 All Big-12 First Team.
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