Do you recall Jarvis Omersa? He was a standout in football and basketball at Orono High School before joining the University of Minnesota, where he played basketball under Richard Pitino for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
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After three seasons with his hometown team, Omersa entered the transfer portal. He initially committed to DI St. Thomas, staying close to home once more, but he didn’t play a single game there before transferring out, ultimately bringing an end to his collegiate basketball career.
What is former Minnesota Gophers basketball player Jarvis Omersa up to now? He’s a boxer.
You may remember Omersa from a video he posted on social media last year, showcasing his football skills in hopes of attracting interest from schools for a potential switch in sports. Unfortunately, that opportunity didn’t materialize. However, Omersa wasn’t ready to end his athletic career just yet. Instead, he’s ventured into yet another sport—boxing—this time aiming to go pro.
During his time at the University of Minnesota, Omersa started only one game for the Gophers but played in a total of 64 games, averaging 1.5 points and 2 rebounds per game. Following the departure of Richard Pitino as head coach, Omersa entered the transfer portal, effectively concluding his basketball career.
Currently, Omersa is training under the guidance of “Shady Shane” at Element gym in St. Paul, dedicating himself to boxing. It’s inspiring to see him leverage his athleticism in a new discipline and pursue it professionally. According to reports, Omersa is focused on his training regimen and is expected to make his official professional boxing debut in 2025.
