Seems like every November and early December teams are licking their chops before playing the Ducks. Come late February or March it's more like a nervous gulp followed with panicked breathing.

To me, this team has the furthest to go, but has an incredible amount of talent.  If they get it together--they could give UCLA a run for it, IMHO.

 

This is the biggest overhaul that Altman has had to undertake at Oregon. Richardson was supposed to be the leader, again picked on the 1st team before the season, but his own game needs work before he's the point guard the Ducks need.

 

A lot of new players is tricky. But with Altman's system, not only do the new players have to come together, Altman's teams also all have to "buy In". That is what has Altman's teams peaking in February and March. If this BIG team can do that, all will be well.