5-star forward Omaha Biliew commits to Iowa State

Class of 2023 five-star power forward Omaha Biliew has committed to Iowa State, he tells On3.

The 6-foot-8, 215-pound prospect out of Waukee (Iowa) High ultimately chose the Cyclones over Kansas and Oregon. He also received interest from the G-League Ignite, along with additional scholarship offers from Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma State, and others.

Biliew ranks as the No. 6 prospect in the 2023 class according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also ranked as the No. 4 power forward.

This summer, Biliew is averaging 9.2 points and 4.6 rebounds per game for Mokan Elite (KS) on the EYBL Circuit. He’s also shooting 56% from the field.

Biliew talks Iowa State

In a previous interview with On3, Biliew gave his thoughts on the Cyclones.

“What stands out about them is their environment, their underdog environment. I love the way TJ (Otzelberger) comes to work every day and his mindset. That’s what stood out to me the most: the way they work and their toughness and grit. I love that about him. That relates to me so much. 

“They’re telling me they want me to be great, and why not be great in my home state? I know what it is over there with the facilities and the campus. It’s been all love, and I am building a relationship with the new staff over there. It’s going to go a long way.”

Scouting Summary

“Omaha Biliew is a physical presence. Naturally, he has a lengthy and strong frame filled with explosive pop. Biliew can be an active rebounder, both in and out of his area. Defensively, he can guard up and down a lineup. He can move his feet on the perimeter, and his length and strength allow him to switch up against forwards. Offensively is where his upside lies. Biliew does have touch, and he can put the ball on the floor for a dribble or two. He needs to carve out his identity and tighten up the overall skill set on that end. There is a lot of production in the tank, and Biliew has been a known commodity since middle school.” – On3’s Jamie Shaw, National recruiting analyst