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December 27, 2024Dec 27 Author Moderator Oregon basketball projected a No. 1 seed in latest NCAA Tournament Projections In the first bracket projections by FOX, the Oregon men's basketball team has received a No. 1 seed going into league play. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregon-basketball-projected-a-no-1-seed-in-latest-ncaa-tournament-projections-242913210/
January 6Jan 6 Author Moderator Everything Dana Altman said ahead of Oregon basketball's road trip to Ohio State and Penn State Oregon head men's basketball coach Dana Altman spoke with the media to preview this week's road trip to Ohio State on Thursday and Penn State on Sunday. Here is everything he said. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/longformarticle/everything-dana-altman-said-ahead-of-oregon-basketballs-road-trip-to-ohio-state-and-penn-state-243640422/
January 8Jan 8 Author Moderator Let's remember, usually coach Altman's teams, in the past, plays stronger middle to end of season. This is a great start! Future NCAA Tournament projections have Oregon basketball as a top seed and playing in the Pacific Northwest With its hot start to the college basketball season, the Oregon Ducks are projected to play in the NCAA Tournament close to home and as a top seed. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/future-ncaa-tournament-projections-have-oregon-basketball-as-a-top-seed-and-playing-in-the-pacific-northwest-243753177/
January 8Jan 8 Author Moderator Facing two more teams who like to shoot threes, Oregon basketball must improve its 3-point defense The Oregon Ducks know their recent play in defending its opponents' 3-point attempts hasn't been good enough, and now they face two more teams this week who love to fire it from deep. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/facing-two-more-teams-who-like-to-shoot-threes-oregon-basketball-must-improve-its-3-point-defense-243758811/
January 9Jan 9 Author Moderator No. 15 Oregon basketball heads to Ohio State for a Thursday showdown against the upset minded Buckeyes The Oregon Duck men's basketball team will try and win its second straight Big Ten game when they square off against Ohio State on Thursday evening. Thursday's game is set for 3 PM PT and will air on the Big Ten Network. Kevin Kugler and Stephen Bardo will be on the call. Oregon Projected Starters (13-2, 2-2) G - Jackson Shelstad 6-foot SO 11.5 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 2.7 apg G - TJ Bamba 6-foot-5 SR 9.9 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 2.7 apg F - Jadrian Tracey 6-foot-5 SR 8.9 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 2.1 apg F - Brandon Angel 6-foot-9 SR 9.5 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 1.1 apg C - Nate Bittle 7-foot SR 13.4 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 1.8 bpg Ohio State Projected Starters (10-5, 2-2) G - John Mobley Jr 6-foot-1 FR 11.9 ppg, 1.6 rpg, 1.9 apg G - Bruce Thornton 6-foot-2 JR 16.9 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 4.5 apg G - Micah Parrish 6-foot-6 SR 10.1 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 1.7 apg F - Sean Stewart 6-foot-9 SO 5.8 ppg, 5.9 rpg F - Devin Royal 6-foot-6 SO 14.6 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 1.2 apgq https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/no-15-oregon-basketball-heads-to-ohio-state-for-a-thursday-showdown-against-the-upset-minded-buckeyes-243767717/
January 10Jan 10 Author Moderator What Dana Altman Said After Oregon Ducks Beat Ohio State Buckeyes In Pivotal Big Ten Win It was another come from behind victory during the final minutes for the Oregon Ducks in Columbus, 73-71. This is the sixth time this season that this group has ended up winning a game when trailing at halftime. Oregon's Jackson Shelstad and Nate Bittle combined for 45 points and eight made three-pointers. What Dana Altman Said After Oregon Ducks Beat Ohio State Buckeyes WWW.SI.COM Some revenge over the Ohio State Buckeyes was in order for the sanity of the Oregon Ducks athletic department. For the sixth time this season, the Ducks have co
January 17Jan 17 Author Moderator Oregon Ducks crack Top 10 of ESPN Basketball Power Rankings Oregon Ducks crack top 10 of ESPN men’s basketball power ranking DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM After being red hot through December and January, Dana Altman’s Oregon Ducks cracked the top 10 of ESPN’s men’s basketball power rankings.
January 17Jan 17 Author Moderator Dana Altman's early luck in 2025 poses major question for March Madness Dana Altman's early luck in 2025 poses major question for March Madness DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Oregon has fallen into a pattern of coming back in the second half, a trend not likely to be successful in March.
February 23Feb 23 Moderator Good interview with Hate Bittle. EXCLUSIVE: Oregon Ducks' Nate Bittle Compares Physicality In Big Ten vs. Pac-12 WWW.SI.COM The Oregon Ducks have righted the wrongs of their previous five-game losing skid, as they're now riding a four-game winning streak after beating the No. 11 Wisc
February 24Feb 24 Author Moderator After road sweep, Oregon basketball sees its NCAA Tournament resume climb multiple seed lines The Oregon Duck men's basketball team has seen their tournament projections drastically improve after an important road sweep. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/after-road-sweep-oregon-basketball-sees-its-ncaa-tournament-resume-climb-multiple-seed-lines-246123952/
February 25Feb 25 Author Moderator Why Oregon Ducks Struck Gold With Dana Altman Hire Since he was handed the key to the men's college basketball program in 2010-2011, Oregon Ducks coach Dana Altman has taken his team to the NCAA Tournament eight times. The banner for the 2016-17 Final Four team continues to glisten in the rafters of the Matthew Knight Arena. In the words of the great Jon Rothstein, his name is Dana Altman and he solves Rubik's Cubes. He seems to turn on a switch before the start of February and March because this is where his teams become a brick wall that no one wants to run into. Why Oregon Ducks Struck Gold With Dana Altman Hire WWW.SI.COM In the words of the great Jon Rothstein, his name is Dana Altman and he solves Rubik's Cubes. He seems to turn on a switch before the start of February and Marc
February 27Feb 27 Author Moderator Where Oregon's NCAA Tournament resume sits with three games left in the season The Oregon Ducks have three games left to play in its regular season. Where does Oregon's NCAA Tournament resume stand at this point in the year? https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/where-oregons-ncaa-tournament-resume-sits-with-three-games-left-in-the-season-246260581/
March 1Mar 1 Moderator One piece returning = Tracey One piece has a choice = Bittle Jadrian Tracey will use extra year of eligibility and return to Oregon Nate Bittle granted extra year of eligibility, Dana Altman hopes he returns next season
March 3Mar 3 Author Moderator Oregon will face off against a hot and surging Indana squad for Senior Night on Tuesday The Oregon men's basketball team will welcome Indiana for a Tuesday night game that closes out the Ducks' regular season schedule at home. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregon-will-face-off-against-a-hot-and-surging-indana-squad-for-senior-night-on-tuesday-246452025/
March 5Mar 5 Author Moderator Oregon's NCAA Tournament Projections suggest a close-to-home opening round location The Oregon men's basketball team knows going into their final week of the regular season they are more than likely playing close to home to open the NCAA Tournament. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregons-ncaa-tournament-projections-suggest-a-close-to-home-opening-round-location-246491163/
March 6Mar 6 Author Moderator Where Oregon's NCAA Tournament resume sits with one game left in the season The Oregon Ducks have one game left to play in its regular season. Where does Oregon's NCAA Tournament resume stand at this point in the year? https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/where-oregons-ncaa-tournament-resume-sits-with-one-game-left-in-the-season-246552635/
March 9Mar 9 Moderator Number 8 seed for the Ducks in the BIG Ten Tournament. Oregon Ducks Secure No. 8 Seed In Big Ten Tournament, Indiana Hoosiers Matchup WWW.SI.COM The Oregon Ducks have clinched the No. 8 seed in the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament starting next week. With the Illinois Fighting Illini's win over the Pu
March 11Mar 11 Author Moderator Big Ten announces 2025 men’s hoops All-Conference teams and postseason Honors Error BIGTEN.ORG The official athletics website for Big Ten Conference
March 12Mar 12 Author Moderator Men's Big Ten Tournament Features Plenty of Exciting Matchups Men's Big Ten Tournament Features Plenty of Exciting Matchups - On3 WWW.ON3.COM The Ducks will face off with an opponent they met just over a week ago. Here is a look at the Big Ten tournament schedule.
March 21Mar 21 Moderator Tracey confirms he'll be bach. Jadrian Tracey locks in his return to Oregon basketball for the 2025-26 season
March 27Mar 27 Moderator BBall, a year in review. Oregon's 2024-25 basketball season should be viewed as a succesful breakthrough for the program
March 27Mar 27 Moderator No General Manager for BBall Oregon Ducks On SI - Sports Illustrated WWW.SI.COM Ducks Digest is a Sports Illustrated channel featuring Max Torres to bring you the latest News, Highlights, Analysis, Recruiting...
March 31Mar 31 Moderator Say it ain't so. . . Bittle to enter draft, but keep staying option open and "NO" to portal Oregon C Nate Bittle will declare for NBA draft, but maintain eligibility; shuts down transfer portal option
April 6Apr 6 Author Moderator Oregon star PG Jackson Shelstad has locked in his return to the Ducks for the 2025-26 season The Oregon men's basketball team got some good news when its star point guard Jackson Shelstad has confirmed he's back to Oregon for his third year. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregon-star-pg-jackson-shelstad-has-locked-in-his-return-to-the-ducks-for-the-2025-26-season-247855950/
April 7Apr 7 Author Moderator More good news! Kwame Evans Jr will return to Oregon men's basketball for the 2025-26 season The Oregon Ducks got more good news with the decision by Kwame Evans Jr. to return to Oregon for a third season. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/kwame-evans-jr-will-return-to-oregon-mens-basketball-for-the-2025-26-season-248368347/
April 10Apr 10 Moderator Sharp shooting guard portal pickup Oregon basketball lands commitment from CAA All-Conference guard TK Simpkins The Oregon men's basketball program has secured its next verbal commitment out of the transfer portal. Oregon basketball lands commitment from CAA All-Conference guard TK Simpkins
May 2May 2 Author Moderator Oregon basketball center Nate Bittle not invited to NBA Combine Although Oregon Ducks center Nate Bittle was assumed to return to the program for the 2025-26 season, the 7-footer from Central Point, Ore. wanted to test out the NBA draft waters. On Friday, he received some news on that front. Bittle did not receive an invitation to the NBA Combine later this month, which could diminish his chances of being drafted in June. This might be disappointing news for Bittle, but it's potentially good news for the Ducks, who will have one of the best centers in the country next season if he chooses to return for one more year in Eugene. Oregon basketball center Nate Bittle not invited to NBA Combine DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Oregon center Nate Bittle is one step closer to returning to the Ducks as the NBA doesn't give him an invitation to the combine.
May 15May 15 Moderator Bad news concerning recent Duck portal transfer. Oregon Ducks Release Penn State Transfer Miles Goodman After Police Charges WWW.SI.COM The information in this article may be disturbing for some readers. The Oregon Ducks men's basketball team is parting ways with one of their offseason transfer
May 23May 23 Author Moderator 😟 Still hoping Nate comes back to Oregon, fore goes NBA draft. Golden State Warriors Invite Oregon Ducks' Nate Bittle for Pre-NBA Draft Workout At 7-0, Oregon Ducks center Nate Bittle could help begin to solve the problems that the Golden State Warriors have had over the years when playing a small-ball lineup. He has until June 15 to pull his name out of the NBA Draft and return to Eugene. Golden State Warriors Invite Oregon Ducks' Nate Bittle for Pre-NBA Draft Workout WWW.SI.COM The Golden State Warriors' 2024-25 season ended at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals. The franchise has an apparent n
May 23May 23 Moderator Let's go with this: Since Bittle wasn't invited to the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, this workout with the Warriors could just be being used as a sort of tool to figure out what he needs to continue to work on or improve in his final campaign with Oregon. Hearing from the likes of Golden State coach Steve Kerr and general manager Mike Dunleavy will leave some constructive criticism on what it will take for him to succeed at the next level down the road.
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