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Oregon women remain on cusp of NCAA Tournament in latest ESPN projection ESPN's latest bracket projections have the Ducks just outside the field of 68. Per Tuesday's update, the Ducks are the first team on the outside looking in for next month's NCAA Tournament. The Ducks will face Washington on Wednesday to open the Pac-12 Tournament. The winner of that game will have a good chance of dancing, as the Huskies are fifth team out, per ESPN. The remaining team will face Stanford on Thursday in Las Vegas. The Pac-12 remains well-represented in the tournament even with a few teams battling for bids. Stanford and Utah are both on the top-seed line, while Colorado would also host as a four-seed. UCLA (5), Arizona (6), Washington State (10) and USC (10) are also safely in to give the league seven representatives. Oregon has not missed the NCAA Tournament since the 2015-16 season when they reached the WNIT semifinals. Oregon women remain on cusp of NCAA Tournament in latest ESPN projection 247SPORTS.COM Oregon women remain on cusp of NCAA Tournament in latest ESPN projection

One-and-done or bet on themselves in '24? In 2022, there were a total of 24 one-and-done freshmen. 12 were taken in the first round, 9 in the second round, and 3 went undrafted altogether. In the upcoming 2023 NBA draft, the first round bubble is particularly large, with currently over 50 prospects getting R1 consideration in the most recent edition of The Draftables. With so much uncertainly in this year’s draft, and so much potential opportunity a year later, it could behoove some of these players to consider a return to college basketball in hopes of following in the footsteps of current NBA rookies like Keegan Murray and Jaden Ivey, who saw their draft stock explode after breakout sophomore seasons. Here’s a look at some players who could be potential candidates. One-and-done or bet on themselves in '24? 247SPORTS.COM From GG Jackson’s Instagram Live session to projections about Bronny James, the 2024 NBA Draft has been in the news...

FOUR DUCKS COLLECT ALL-PAC 12 HONORS Oregon senior Endyia Rogers was voted to the all-Pac-12 team for the third straight year, as she highlighted four Ducks who earned all-conference accolades in a vote of the league's head coaches, the conference office announced Tuesday. UO freshmen Chance Gray and Grace VanSlooten were both selected to the conference's all-freshman team, while VanSlooten and junior Te-Hina Paopao were named all-Pac-12 honorable mention. Gray also garnered Pac-12 all-defensive team honorable mention recognition. Four Ducks Collect All-Pac 12 Honors - University of Oregon Athletics GODUCKS.COM Oregon senior Endyia Rogers was voted to the all-Pac-12 team for the third straight year, as she highlighted four Ducks who earned... Click on pics to enlarge...

Watch these players with Oregon connections at the 2023 NFL scouting combine The 2023 NFL scouting combine started Tuesday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and there are more than a few players with ties to Oregon participating in the event. The players are on site, but the marquee events – on-field workouts by position – begin Thursday. A total of 319 prospects have been invited to attend this year’s four-day event. The combine is one of the top events for NFL coaches, executives decision-makers and scouts to evaluate players leading up the NFL draft. The 2023 draft is scheduled for April 27-29. Watch these players with Oregon connections at the 2023 NFL scouting combine WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Oregon's Christian Gonzalez and Oregon State's Luke Musgrave lead a contingent of players participating in the NFL's annual...

Oregon softball moves into top 20 in polls Oregon moved up in the polls following its 4-1 trip to the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic. The Ducks (12-3) are No. 20 with 220 points in the NFCA poll and the same spot with 169 points in the USA Softball poll, after beating then-No. 19 Northwestern, No. 3 Florida, No. 24 Missouri and UC San Diego and losing to Cal State Fullerton in Palm Springs, California last weekend. Oregon softball moves into top 20 in polls WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM The Ducks (12-3) are No. 20 with 220 points in the NFCA poll and the same spot with 169 points in the USA Softball poll

An Early Look at Oregon Football's Recruiting Needs in 2024: Offense For the most part, the dust has settled on the recruiting trail with the class of 2023. The Oregon Ducks were able to sign some big names from the senior class including wide receiver Jurrion Dickey, edge rusher Matayo Uiagalelei and cornerback Rodrick Pleasant--just to name a few. Now it's onto the 2024 class. Today we're evaluating Oregon's offensive needs based off of what we project the roster to look like after next season. Click here to read about needs on the offense in 2024 at Ducks Digest.

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5 things to know about Oregon's new ILB coach Brian Michalowski The Oregon Ducks made some hiring moves official on Monday, one that we knew about, and one that was news to the general public and media members alike. The Ducks announced that longtime veteran coach Mike Cavanaugh was joining Oregon’s staff as an assistant OL coach and an offensive analyst. The Ducks also announced the hiring of Brian Michalowski, who will join the staff as an assistant inside linebackers coach. We spent the weekend telling you all about what you needed to know about Cavanaugh and his 35-plus years of coaching experience, so let’s do the same with Michalowski. Here’s what you need to know about the Ducks’ newest defensive coach. -- He's an Elite Recruiter -- He's Familiar with Oregon -- Him and Dan Lanning Go Back -- Spent Time Coaching German Football League -- Has ASU Roots with minor NFL Experience Read the details about Brian Michalowski in the article below... Oregon Football: 5 things to know about ILB coach Brian Michalowski DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM A young, up-and-coming defensive coach with a strong recruiting background and a history coaching alongside Dan Lanning. Brian...

Oregon Football Announces Two New Additions to Coaching Staff Dan Lanning has moved quickly this offseason to fill holes on his coaching staff. Mike Cavanaugh will be the assistant offensive line coach for the Ducks in 2023, while Brian Michalowski will coach the inside linebackers. Cavanaugh is an important addition to the coaching staff because he can help guide new offensive line coach A'lique Terry as he takes over a group that was previously coached by Adrian Klemm. He not only brings knowledge of the position but also of the conference with him to Eugene. Michalowski comes over from Oregon State, where he served as a defensive quality control analyst. Oregon's new inside linebackers coach hails from Morristown, New Jersey and his coaching resume includes coaching the outside linebackers at Colorado (2019-2021) and being a defensive analyst at Georgia in 2018, among other jobs. Click here to read about these two new additions in Ducks Digest.

HANSEN NAMED PAC-12 PITCHER OF THE WEEK After winning games against No. 3 Florida, No. 19 Northwestern and No. 24 Missouri, Stevie Hansen has been named the Pac-12 Pitcher of the Week, the league office announced on Monday. At last week's Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic, Hansen went 4-0 with a 1.27 earned run average. She yielded six runs – four earned – on 14 hits in 22.0 innings. Hansen struck out 13 and walked four. Hansen threw a complete game, one-hit shutout against the Gators. She didn't allow a hit until a two-out single in the sixth inning, and faced just two batters over the minimum. Neither runner advanced past first base. Hansen struck out one batter and did not walk any. Hansen Named Pac-12 Pitcher of the Week - University of Oregon Athletics GODUCKS.COM Stevie Hansen led the Ducks to three straight wins over Top 25 opposition.

Grace VanSlooten unlikely to play on Wednesday, Chance Gray a 'question mark' The Ducks may be without two starters when they open Pac-12 Tournament play in Las Vegas on Wednesday. Oregon coach Kelly Graves continues to be skeptical of the availability of forward Grace VanSlooten, who has missed three straight games with an ankle injury, and he's also uncertain if Chance Gray will be available either. Per Graves, VanSlooten saw an uptick in practice activity on Monday, while Gray, who is dealing with a lower left leg injury of her own, was unable to participate. Te-Hina Paopao was also "limited", Graves said. Grace VanSlooten unlikely to play on Wednesday, Chance Gray a 'question mark' 247SPORTS.COM Grace VanSlooten unlikely to play on Wednesday, Chance Gray a 'question mark'

Hi Haywarduck. I think this is where the hiring of Mike Cavanaugh will pay dividends. Cavanaugh has 35 years of coaching experience, mostly on the offense. I think his hiring was done in order to help out Stein and A'lique Terry in their decision making and planning. Oregon Football: 7 things to know about Ducks’ coach Mike Cavanaugh, DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Who is Mike Cavanaugh? A veteran OL coach with a strong connection to the state of Oregon, and a long relationship with...

Pac-12 men's basketball sees lowest attendance since 1983-84 Pac-12 men’s basketball teams are "averaging 6,249 fans for home games this season," the conference’s "lowest figure since 1983-84," according to Greg Hansen of the ARIZONA DAILY STAR. Conference members are drawing "about 52% of capacity," and if Arizona is taken out, the remaining Pac-12 teams "average 5,399 per home game, or roughly 47% capacity." Pac-12 men's basketball games sees decline in attendance WWW.SPORTSBUSINESSJOURNAL.COM Pac-12 men’s basketball teams are averaging 6,249 fans for home games this season, the conference’s lowest figure since 1983-84.

Ducks fall off of NCAA Tournament bubble in latest version of bracketology The month of March is just right around the corner and the Oregon Ducks men’s basketball team not being on the bubble for the NCAA tournament wouldn’t be a surprise if this was November. Going into the Big Dance should have been a sure thing for the Ducks. They were picked to finish third in the Pac-12, a spot that would have put them in the NCAA tournament without any problem. But the season hasn’t gone according to plan and even with Oregon’s last-second victory in Corvallis, it wasn’t enough to put the Ducks on the bubble, according to ESPN’s Joe Lunardi. As things stand now, if Oregon (16-13, 10-8) doesn’t make some kind of magical run in the Pac-12 tournament down in Las Vegas next week, the Ducks will be NIT bound. It's conference tourney title or bust for Dana Altman's Ducks DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM It’s a position Dana Altman’s Ducks haven’t been in too often in recent years, but Oregon is clearly off the bubble for the Big Dance.

The path for the 4-seed and Pac-12 Tournament bye for the Ducks The Oregon men's basketball team still has a very good chance at securing a top-four seed in the Pac-12 tournament next week in Las Vegas. The mission is simple and if accomplished could play a huge role in a chance at the NCAA Tournament in two weeks. Going into the final week of the regular season in men's college basketball, Oregon sits alone in fifth place in the Pac-12 with a 10-8 record. Oregon is one game out of fourth-place Arizona State (11-7) and they sit half a game up on Utah (10-9) who is in fifth place. The stakes are high for the Ducks as they gear up for their final two games of the year, both at home. The path for the 4-seed and Pac-12 Tournament bye for the Ducks 247SPORTS.COM The Oregon Duck men's basketball team still has a very good chance at securing a top-four seed in the Pac-12 tournament...

Five takeaways from the Ducks’ productive weekend at the Mary Nutter Classic After being shutout in the weekend opener against CSU-Fullerton, the No. 22 Ducks rattled off four straight wins, including three against teams found in the NFCA Coaches’ Poll top-25. After losing to the Titans, Oregon subdued No. 19 Northwestern on Friday night before shocking the softball world and taking down No. 3 Florida 8-0 on Saturday morning. Then, the Ducks held off No. 24 Missouri 6-4 to close out Saturday before inching past UC San Diego 2-1 on Sunday morning. Having won 11 of its last 12 games, Oregon now sits at 12-3 on the season. Today, we’ll take a second to go over some key takeaways from the Ducks’ trip to Cathedral City. Five takeaways from the Ducks’ productive weekend at the Mary Nutter Classic 247SPORTS.COM Last Friday, Oregon began play as part of a stacked field in Cathedral City, CA for the annual Mary Nutter Classic, which...

Ducks drop out of top 25 after weekend sweep by UCSB It was not an idyllic weekend for the Ducks, as UC Santa Barbara swept the three game series at PK Park quite decisively. Oregon was outscored 20-3 in the series, hitting only two extra-base hits over the three game set. During an eight inning stretch that expanded between game two and game three, Oregon was 0-24, with one batter reaching due to an error. The results? Oregon has dropped out of the top-25 in every major poll for NCAA Baseball. Oregon ranked as high as No. 19 in the country from Perfect Game and Collegiate Baseball but now is unranked across the board. Ducks drop out of top 25 after weekend sweep by UCSB 247SPORTS.COM It was not an idyllic weekend for the Ducks, as UC Santa Barbara swept the three game series at PK Park quite decisively. Oregon...

The program has long boasted a slew of big-time defenders. A look at the leaders in tackles, sacks and interceptions does help convey more clearly who the best are though. Today, I've pulled out the Oregon official record book to run through the school's all-time defensive stats, compiling the 10 best in a variety of categories. This story will list the top individual games, seasons and careers of Ducks using a variety of statistical categories from sacks to interceptions. So prepare yourself for a trip down memory lane with the ultimate rundown of Oregon's all-time defensive leaderboards: Reviewing Oregon's all-time defensive leaderboards 247SPORTS.COM Reviewing Oregon's all-time defensive leaderboards

2023 PAC-12 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT This is the website from the Pac-12 regarding the Women's Tournament starting Wednesday. You will find the schedule with time/tv info and also bracket info. Just click on what you would like to see. The site will be updated as the tournament advances. 2023 Pac-12 Women's Basketball Tournament PAC-12.COM

PAOPAO EARNS PAC-12 PLAYER OF THE WEEK Oregon junior Te-Hina Paopao, recording three straight 20-point performances and a season-high 23 points against Arizona State, was named Pac-12 Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday. In leading the Ducks to wins over No. 14 Arizona and Arizona State last week, Paopao averaged 22.0 points while shooting 63.3 percent from the field (14-for-22) and 66.7 percent from three (12-of-18). Additionally, she averaged 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. Paopao Earns Pac-12 Player of the Week - University of Oregon Athletics GODUCKS.COM Oregon junior Te-Hina Paopao, recording three straight 20-point performances and a season-high 23 points against Arizona State...

Oregon Football Signee Spotlight: RB Jayden Limar Oregon flipped Jayden Limar from Notre Dame late in the 2023 cycle, giving Carlos Locklyn another versatile back. Limar is a dynamic talent out of the backfield. He rushed for over 2,000 yards and 36 touchdowns as a senior, all while averaging 9.1 yards per carry. Lake Stevens ran a shotgun-heavy offense that suited him well and allowed him to showcase his home run speed on a regular basis. He's definitely got some wiggle to his game, as he displayed good change of direction and agility on tape. At 5'11", 190 pounds he still has some room to add some weight to his frame, which will serve him well so long as he doesn't lose any speed. What makes him different from Dowdell, aside from their physical stature, is his use in the passing game. In 2022 Limar caught 26 passes for 330 yards and four touchdowns. Those stats won't blow anyone away, but he also lined up in the slot at times which shows just how versatile he is. Click here to read about Jayden Limar in Ducks Digest.

Which Oregon football Players are invited to the NFL Combine? Oregon football will have six players participating in the 2023 NFL Combine leading up to the NFL Draft. The Combine takes place this week at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Oregon has the most players participating in teams among the Pac-12. The list includes three players along the offensive line and three players on defense. Oregon football invitees are cornerback Christian Gonzalez, offensive linemen Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, Alex Forsyth, T.J. Bass, linebacker Noah Sewell, and defensive end D.J. Johnson. Which Oregon football Players are invited to the NFL Combine? AUTZENZOO.COM Oregon football will have six players participating in the 2023 NFL Combine leading up to the NFL Draft. The Combine takes place...

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