Last Updated on April 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Oscar Cluff is an Australian basketball player known for his position as a center.

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Oscar Cluff
  • Nationality: Australian
  • Date of Birth: Not publicly available
  • Hometown: Sunshine Coast, Australia
  • Height: 6 feet 11 inches (211 cm)
  • Weight: 260 pounds (118 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 19 (US)
  • Jersey Number: 45
  • Position: Center
  • High School: Not publicly available
  • College:
    • Cochise College (2021–2023)
    • Washington State University (2023–2024)
    • South Dakota State University (2024–present)
  • NBA Draft: Not yet declared
  • Teams Played For:
    • Cochise Apaches
    • Washington State Cougars
    • South Dakota State Jackrabbits
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Children: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Oscar Cluff’s player archetype is that of a bruising interior anchor and high-volume rebounder, a true center whose game is built on size, touch, and control around the paint. At 6-foot-11 and roughly 255–260 pounds, he brings a massive frame, strong hands, and the kind of strength that lets him carve out space on the glass, absorb contact in the post, and finish efficiently inside. Defensively, his role is to protect the lane with positional size, clean up possessions with elite rebounding, and hold the interior in drop coverage rather than chase smaller players in space. Offensively, he functions as a low-post scorer, interior finisher, screen-and-roll big, and connective passer who can punish switches, score on second chances, and keep the ball moving without needing to dominate it on the perimeter. Put together, his style is that of a physical, productive paint presence: he wins with touch, timing, rebounding volume, and old-school big-man utility more than burst or flashy shot creation.

Sources:

Purdue Sports — Oscar Cluff – 2025-26 Men’s Basketball Roster
South Dakota State University Athletics — Oscar Cluff – 2024-25 – Men’s Basketball
247Sports — Oscar Cluff, South Dakota State, Center
Ersin’s NBA Draft Newsletter — Oscar Cluff Scouting Report