NJDuck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Ducks want to get back to being... the Ducks Be sure, the son of LeBron James would have added electricity to Matthew Knight Arena next season. Nike would have been thrilled, too. But in the end, potentially adding Bronny, his body guards, a documentary film crew, and an entourage felt like an uneasy proposition for a program that badly needs to focus. In our candid conversation in March, Altman talked wistfully about former Oregon players such as Payton Pritchard, Chris Duarte, Dillon Brooks, Jordan Bell and Dylan Ennis. “Those guys weren’t as highly ranked as some others,” Altman told me, “but those guys were in the gym all the time.” Oregon’s 2023 class includes Kwame Evans and Portland-born Mookie Cook, two McDonald’s All-Americans. It also features guard Jackson Shelstad, who grew up in West Linn, emulating Pritchard’s workout routine and sitting courtside at his high school games. Shelstad is listed as a four-star or five-star recruit, depending on who does the counting. I don’t think the kid cares, either way. Like Pritchard, he’s in the gym at 6 a.m. and will return your call when he can. ___ Canzano: Bronny James picks USC while Oregon goes in search of its future WWW.JOHNCANZANO.COM Ducks want to get back to being... the Ducks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
