NJDuck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Oregon's class ranks 7th. National Signing Day: Breaking down the top 10 basketball recruiting classes 247SPORTS.COM On National Signing Day, we take a look at the top 10 recruiting classes for 2023 based on the industry generated 247Sports Composite team rankings. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 2 Share Posted February 27, 2023 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. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 3 Share Posted February 28, 2023 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... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 4 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Pac-12 MBB Power Rankings: Teams making moves with time running out March is nearly upon us, and the 2023 Pac-12 Tournament is going to be a doozy with multiple teams squarely on the bubble of making the NCAA Tournament. Arizona State took a huge leap forward with their epic, buzzer beating victory over rival Arizona on the road Saturday, and they now have a chance to go even further with games against USC and UCLA to close out the regular season. USC has made up some ground as well, having won eight of their last 10 games, but losses at Oregon and at Oregon State hurt their resume and have them in a precarious position before their final games against Arizona and Arizona State. Everyone else is hoping for a miracle run in the conference tournament to potentially earn themselves an auto-bid or a surprise at-large consideration, with the Pac-12 only guaranteed two teams in the big dance – far less than every other Power-5 conference. Here is a look at the Pac-12 power rankings heading into the final week of the regular season: Pac-12 MBB Power Rankings: Teams making moves with time running out DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Arizona State’s upset win over Arizona was the biggest game in the Pac-12 last week, as teams start to settle in ahead of the... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 5 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Oregon has used this week's focus to tighten up its weakpoints ahead of final homestand Oregon has used this week's focus to tighten up its weakpoints ahead of final homestand 247SPORTS.COM Shortly after emerging out of the locker room following his team's thrilling come-from-behind win at Oregon State on Saturday, Oregon head coach Dana Altman spoke of work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 6 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Will Richardson's name is now in Oregon record books, and is unlikely to be removed It’s unlikely that we ever see a career like Will Richardson’s ever again for the Oregon Ducks. That’s not because it’s been filled with endless unforgettable moments, or accolades that will have his name littered throughout the record books in Eugene. Rather, it’s because, in the new world of college basketball, where the transfer portal is ever looming and the pathway of “one-and-done” has become the norm, there are simply few players who will have the patience to stick around. On Thursday night, Richardson made history by becoming the first player in Oregon history to play in 145 career games. Before him, both Jonathan Lloyd and Payton Pritchard had reached the 144-game mark, but with 5 years under his belt, and a handful of games left to play, Richardson took the belt. Oregon Basketball: Will Richardson’s record unlikely to be broken DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Will Richardson made history on Thursday night, and it’s a record that is unlikely to be broken any time soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 7 Share Posted March 7, 2023 The Oregon Duck men's basketball program had two members of this year's fourth-place Pac-12 squad selected to the league's All-Conference Teams following the conclusion of league play. Coaches among the Pac-12 voted on the all-league teams and the rosters were released by the Pac-12 offices on Tuesday. Senior N'Faly Dante was selected to the Pac-12 first team following a career year for the Oregon Ducks. The 6-foot-11 center from Bamako, Mali posted a career-high 13.5 points per game this season, while also grabbing a career-high 8.2 rebounds per game. Dante's 8.2 rebounds ranked fourth among Pac-12 players and his 3.1 offensive rebounds per game ranked second. Dante also posted a career-high 1.4 blocks per game, ranking sixth among all players in the Pac-12. Dante averaged a career-high 26.2 minutes per game. Senior point guard Will Richardson was named Honorable Mention by the coaches after completing his fifth regular season for the Ducks. The 6-foot-5 guard from Hinesville, Georgia averaged 12.5 points, a career-high 5.2 assists per game, and a career-high 1.5 steals per game. Richardson averaged a career-high 35.8 minutes this season, playing and starting all 31 games for the Ducks. This is Richardson's third time being named to one of the league's All-Conference teams. Dante and Richardson earn All Pac-12 Honors 247SPORTS.COM The Oregon Duck men's basketball program had _ members of this year's fourth-place Pac-12 squad selected to the league's All-Conference Teams following the conclusion of Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 8 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Dante is Ducks' first center in 37 years on All-Pac-12 First Team Senior center N’Faly Dante has been named to the All-Pac-12 First Team, the conference announced today. The Oregon 7-foot center averaged team highs in points (13.5), rebounds (8.2), blocks (1.4), and field goal percentage (.642) this season, along with 1.1 assists and 1.1 steals per game. He ranked second in the conference in field goal percentage and his career average of over 64 percent is the best in school history. Dante is the first Oregon player to be named to the first team since Chris Duarte and Eugene Omoruyi in 2019, and is the first true center to earn the distinction since Jerry Adams in 1986. Dante is Ducks' first center in 37 years on All-Pac-12 First Team DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM N’Faly Dante is on the All-Conference First Team, the first Oregon center since 1986 to receive the honor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 9 Share Posted March 7, 2023 2022-23 Pac-12 Men's Basketball All-Conference honors and Annual Performance Awards 2022-23 Pac-12 Men's Basketball All-Conference honors and Annual Performance Awards, presented by Nextiva PAC-12.COM 2022-23 Pac-12 Men's Basketball All-Conference honors and Annual Performance Awards, presented by Nextiva Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 10 Share Posted March 7, 2023 If this is it for N'Faly Dante at Oregon, then what's next? In a college basketball world full of coming and going, N’Faly Dante has been one of the few Oregon basketball mainstays over the past four years. He originally came to Eugene in 2019, choosing to enroll with the Ducks instead of the usual powerhouses Kentucky, Kansas or Michigan State. According to 247Sports, Dante was ranked as the number one player from the state of Kansas, as well as being the No. 4 ranked center and No. 14 player in the class of 2020. Head coach Dana Altman recruited the Malian big man to be Oregon’s future at the center position, but his career got off to a complicated start. Read the N'Faly Dante story in the Daily Emerald... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 11 Share Posted March 8, 2023 5-star center Kel'el Ware not selected for Pac-12 All-Freshman Team It would have been nearly inconceivable to predict that Oregon Ducks center Kel’el Ware wouldn’t make the Pac-12 All-Freshman team at the beginning of the season. Ware was a 5-star prospect and one of the highest rated recruits in Oregon history, a testament to the strength of Dana Altman’s recruiting to pull this young man from Arkansas and bring him all the way to Eugene. Mock drafts often had Ware as a lottery pick – and while he’s still featured in a handful of places the majority believe he is a strong candidate to return to college after a disappointing freshman season that saw him only make four starts and average just 16 minutes per game. 5-star center Kel’el Ware not selected for Pac-12 All-Freshman Team DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Despite having very high expectations coming into the year, Oregon Ducks center Kel’el Ware was absent from the Pac-12 All... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 12 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Oregon men's basketball all-time roster: Duck Legends We are gearing up for one of the most electric and entertaining times of the year in the world of sports, with the annual NCAA Tournament just around the corner. While the Oregon Ducks are unlikely to be in the mix this year after a disappointing 2023 season has left the team with a path to the NIT instead, Duck fans are familiar with March Madness after a handful of deep runs over the past couple of decades. So what would an all-time Oregon Ducks roster look like? Here at Ducks Wire, we decided to find out, choosing one coach, two assistants, and 10 players to make up the all-time roster. Oregon men’s basketball all-time roster: Duck Legends DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Some legendary players have come through Eugene over the years. We cobbled together our all-time roster of Ducks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 13 Share Posted March 10, 2023 Jermaine Couisnard says he's coming back to Oregon for next season Dana Altman's last question Thursday night was about the parity in college basketball season and why there are so many teams playing so close to one another. He spoke about the veteran leadership teams have and the experience upperclassmen have because of the COVID-19 waiver the NCAA issued all players from the 2020-21 season. His answer included pitches to two players sitting next to them about how he was hoping they'd come back for another season to give the Ducks that same advantage. Less than five minutes later one of Oregon's best players was ready to say he was coming back next season. "Yeah, I am coming back," said Oregon senior guard Jermaine Couisnard. Jermaine Couisnard says he's coming back to Oregon for next season 247SPORTS.COM Dana Altman's last question Thursday night was about the parity in college basketball season and why there are so many teams... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 14 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Oregon on pace for its worst 3-point shooting percentage in 23 years All season long the Ducks have been one of the worst 3-point shooting teams in the Pac-12 and as the regular season closes and a potential NIT bid awaits, the Ducks have turned in their worst 3-point shooting performance since the 1999-2000 season. "The guys that choose to return, they're going to have to make some decisions on how much time they want to spend in the gym," said Altman. "If you're shooting under 33 percent you either will be really selective or not shoot at all. So guys are going to have to get in the gym and really make a decision because equal opportunity doesn't exist. We go to the numbers. So we'll evaluate who gets in the gym and who doesn't and we'll evaluate the numbers." Oregon on pace for its worst 3-point shooting percentage in 23 years 247SPORTS.COM Oregon's season could be described by simply showing the team's execution in the second half against the UCLA Bruins. Oregon... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 15 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Kel'el Ware explains why he committed to Oregon in Whistle's 'Day Off' video Ware recently sat down with Whistle Sports and broke down what life is like for him outside of basketball on the video series “Days Off.” In the video, Ware breaks down what his recruitment was like, why he ended up choosing the Ducks, what he does when not at practice or a game, and where his favorite food spot is in Eugene. “The reason I chose Oregon is because of what they’ve done with recent players,” Ware said. “You’ve got Chris Boucher, Dillon Brooks, Jordan Bell, Chris Duarte, that’s just some of them. They’re all very successful now. And then there’s the environment. It’s peaceful out here. It rains every now and then, but I like that.” Click on the link in the article to see the video...It offers you a chance to know Ware better. Oregon Basketball: Kel’el Ware explains why he committed to Oregon DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM It’s always interesting to see what goes into a college athlete’s life off of the court. While we always get to see what they do in a... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 16 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Oregon projected for a top seed in the NIT The Oregon Duck men's basketball program is hoping to see their 2022-23 season get extended. The hope going into this week was to win its way into the NCAA Tournament but is now looking likely that they'll be selected for the NIT instead. At 19-13 overall, the Ducks didn't do enough damage in Las Vegas at the Pac-12 Tournament to feel good about an at-large chance. But while the big dance is likely off the table, a deep run into the NIT is a possibility. The website The Barking Crow, one of the top NIT projection websites in the space, currently projects the Ducks as a No. 2 seed in their most recent up-to-date projections. Oregon projected for a top seed in the NIT 247SPORTS.COM The Oregon Duck men's basketball program is hoping to see their 2022-23 season get extended. The hope going into this week... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 17 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Well, The Pac-10 received 2 bids from the Tournament Committee. One, ASU a play-in game bid, and Arizona with a 2 seed bid in what looks to be a brutal West Bracket. The Pac-12 has 4 bids. Oregon, Utah, CU, and UW have to up their CBB performances. CAL appears to be a lost cause. Ditto Stanford. I note that San Diego State made it as a 5th seed. Boise and Nevada also received bids. UNC turned down an NIT bid. I imagine the Ducks will get a 1st round home game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 18 Share Posted March 17, 2023 MBB: a look ahead to 2024 The outcome of UC Irvine’s second visit of the season was quite drastically different from their first back in November. This was much more of what fans expected to see the Ducks do to the Anteaters in the first place. The interesting thing here was, Oregon was without three starters, but some encouraging performances were put on by a crop of returning players for next season. With Dana Altman bringing in one of, if not the, best recruiting classes in Oregon history, what will the mesh of players look like on next year’s roster? MBB: a look ahead to 2024 WWW.ADDICTEDTOQUACK.COM Will the Ducks be contenders or pretenders next season? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 19 Share Posted March 19, 2023 UCLA only Pac-12 team remaining after NCAA Tournament first weekend The 2023 NCAA Tournament began with four schools from the conference of champions, but after the first two days of action only one Pac-12 school – the UCLA Bruins – remained. It’s another disappointing year for the conference, and the impending departure of both UCLA and USC – half the Pac-12’s Tournament teams – makes it hard to be optimistic about the future. Conferences secure a ton of money from NCAA Tournament appearances and wins, and while football is king it is absolutely an issue that this conference has very little basketball pedigree beyond 2024. Of course, potential addition San Diego State already punched their ticket into the Sweet 16 with wins over Charleston and Furman, showcasing one of their biggest arguments for inclusion in the conference. Only one Pac-12 team remains after NCAA Tournament opening weekend DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Pac-12 only has one team remaining in the NCAA Tournament, UCLA, after Arizona, USC, and Arizona State suffered first round... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 20 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Pac-12 MBB Hot Seat Rankings: Will we see any changes in 2023? Despite continued mediocrity on the men’s basketball front, many programs aren’t making a significant effort to improve. Only one coach – Cal’s Mark Fox – was relieved of his duties after the season ended, with UW and Stanford each offering assurances for Mike Hopkins and Jerod Haase, respectively. That, coupled with only a few coaches who are realistic candidates to take other jobs, will likely lead to another quiet coaching carousel in the Pac-12. Below is a look at each Pac-12 coach and their current situation, ranked by the likelihood of a departure: Pac-12 men’s basketball head coach hot seat rankings DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Pac-12 had a really rough year on the hardwood, but yet again it looks like very few coaching changes are coming. Why is that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 21 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Oregon basketball adds JUCO star after visiting Oregon this past weekend Oregon basketball adds JUCO star after visiting Oregon this past weekend 247SPORTS.COM The Oregon Ducks have landed a verbal commitment from a star junior college guard after he took an official visit to the Oregon Ducks.JUCO shooting guard Jadrian Tracey out of Ducks get commitment from JUCO sharp-shooter Jadrian Tracey The Oregon Ducks got a nice addition out of the transfer portal on Monday, landing a commitment from small forward Jadrian Tracey, a sharp-shooter from Florida Southwestern State. At the JUCO level, Tracey turned some heads in the 2022-23 season, averaging 14.4 points per game while shooting over 44% from the floor. More notably for the Ducks, Tracey shot 43% from deep, taking 4 three-pointers per game. Oregon Basketball: Ducks land commitment from Jadrian Tracey DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Ducks picked up a commitment from Jadrian Tracey on Monday, a JUCO player who shot 43% from 3FG in 2023. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 22 Share Posted March 22, 2023 'If it's me, then get rid of me;' Dana Altman airs out frustration on lack of fan support When you’ve made it to five Sweet Sixteens, two Elite Eights, and one Final Four, you’ve got to deal with high expectations. When past accolades read like that in recent decades, then you have to deal with the fact that you’ve got little room for error going forward. Dana Altman’s Ducks have never won fewer than 20 games. They’ve made the postseason — either NIT or NCAA Tournament — in 13 straight seasons. They’ve won the Pac-12 in four of the last nine seasons. ‘If it’s me, then get rid of me;’ Dana Altman airs out frustration on lack of fan support | Ducks Wire DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Frustration over a season of poor play and poor attendance has been building for Dana Altman. On Tuesday night, he let loose. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 23 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Keeshawn Barthelemy says Oregon is his school for next year Oregon junior point guard Keeshawn Barthelemy will meet with his family to discuss his playing opportunities now that his first season has ended with the Ducks. It'll be a chance to reset and look at the big picture of where his career is going, but he also stated he'll be back at Oregon next season. Barthelemy is registered for spring classes at Oregon which start in two weeks and he won't be exploring an opportunity to play college basketball at a third school next season. He's locked in at Oregon. Keeshawn Barthelemy says Oregon is his school for next year 247SPORTS.COM Oregon junior point guard Keeshawn Barthelemy will meet with his family to discuss his playing opportunities now that his first season has ended with the Ducks. It'll be a 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 24 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Oregon basketball's roster status going into critical offseason Oregon's basketball season is over and the Ducks finished the year with a 21-15 overall record. It was a season that saw some high points with blowout wins at home against NCAA Tournament teams Arizona and USC, bad home losses to UC Irvine, Utah Valley, and Arizona State, and a year riddled with injuries that saw just 13 of Oregon's 36 total games have a fully healthy roster. So what does Oregon's roster look like going into the offseason? “We will evaluate all of the guys individually," said Dana Altman. "We have guys that want to be here. We got to make some changes. We were not good enough. We’re not coaching well enough, players aren’t good enough. We’re just not good enough, and we gotta get better. So if that means changing personnel if that means getting in the gym more. But we’re not good enough." Oregon basketball's roster status going into critical offseason 247SPORTS.COM Oregon's basketball season is over and the Ducks finished the year with a 21-15 overall record. It was a season that saw some high... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 25 Share Posted March 23, 2023 ‘We’re not good enough’: Dana Altman, Oregon men’s basketball enter offseason knowing changes necessary to get back to NCAA Tournament After back-to-back seasons ending in the NIT, Oregon enters the offseason needing to make significant changes in order to return to being an NCAA Tournament team and in contention to win the Pac-12 in 2023-24. The Ducks will have guard Jermaine Couisnard and center Nate Bittle back, guard Keeshawn Barthelemy likely returning and junior college transfer Jadrian Tracey and top 40 signees Kwame Evans Jr., Mookie Cook and Jackson Shelstad. As many as eight other players are eligible to return, including starters N’Faly Dante and Rivaldo Soares, but there are 13 scholarship spots, so departures are expected. Oregon must improve at three-point shooting and free throws after going 32% from behind the arc and 69.5% at the line this season. It was the second lowest three-point shooting season in program history (31.2%, 1999-2000) and one of the worst ever by an Altman team, narrowly ahead of his 1995-96 Creighton team (31.4%). Dana Altman, Oregon men’s basketball enter offseason knowing changes necessary to get back to NCAA Tournament: ‘We’re not good enough’ WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM After back-to-back seasons ending in the NIT, Oregon enters the offseason needing to make significant changes in order to return... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 26 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Roster Outlook: How Dana Altman's squad could shape up for 2023-24 season The Ducks have 13 scholarships to work with in 2023-24. A few of those already belong to players who have announced that they will return to Eugene for another year, and a handful of others will go to the three high school recruits who have signed with the Ducks in the 2023 class, with potentially a fourth being reserved for another addition. The rest will be given to “players who want to be here,” as Altman said in a legendarily revealing press conference that he gave on Tuesday night. So with all of that in mind, what will the Ducks’ roster look like at the start of next season? It’s far too early to know for sure, but here’s our best guess on how things will shape out, and which players decide to do what. Oregon Basketball: Previewing Ducks’ 2024 roster construction, needs DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Dana Altman is likely to see some major roster turnover this offseason. Here’s who we think stays and goes for the Ducks. Dana Altman, Oregon men’s basketball enter offseason knowing changes necessary to get back to NCAA Tournament: ‘We’re not good enough’ WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Oregon enters the offseason needing to make significant changes in order to return to being an NCAA Tournament team and in contention to win the Pac-12. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 27 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Oregon basketball involved with three of the Top 10 Transfer Portal Prospects As the NCAA Transfer Portal continues to churn and new players enter and leave the portal, the Oregon Duck men's basketball program has become involved with three of the best 10 players to enter the transfer portal this offseason. The Ducks need to add shooting to their roster ahead of next season and that's represented by the targets inside the Top 10 the Ducks are involved with. Northern Colorado's Dalton Knecht, Temple's Khalif Battle, and Washington State's TJ Bamba are all ranked inside the Top 10 for the 247Sports Transfer Rankings. All three have been contacted and are considering the Oregon Ducks. Knecht ranks No. 6 overall, Battle ranks No. 8 overall, and Bamba ranks No. 9 overall. Oregon basketball involved with three of the Top 10 Transfer Portal Prospects 247SPORTS.COM The Oregon Ducks are recruiting three of the top 10 best players in the transfer portal this offseason for basketball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 28 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Oregon signee Jackson Shelstad is turning heads at Nike Hoops Summit He may technically be the lowest-rated player in the Oregon Ducks’ 2023 signing class, but it’s hard to find any player who will come to Eugene shouldering higher expectations than West Linn senior Jackson Shelstad. The 4-star point guard has been a tour de force over the past several months, grabbing headlines throughout the high school basketball season and inching his way up the national recruiting rankings, where he now sits at No. 32 nationally. This past week at the Nike Hoops’ Summit in Portland, Oregon, Shelstad is once again making waves and dropping the jaws of many in attendance. Some are even questioning his national ranking, assured that he belongs in the conversation among the best players in the 2023 class. With a star-studded group of players in Portland this weekend that includes Omaha Biliew (No. 11 player), Isaiah Collier (No. 1 player), Bronny James (No. 33 player), Jared McCain (No. 15 player), and Ja’Kobe Walter (No. 21 player), the fact that Shelstad is making the most noise is impressive. Here’s some of the biggest buzz that we’ve seen on social media. Oregon Basketball: Jackson Shelstad turns heads at Nike Hoops Summit DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Jackson Shelstad has all of the scouts talking at the Nike Hoops Summit, with some declaring him the best player on the floor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 29 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Ducks among finalists to land UGA transfer Kario Oquendo The transfer portal continues to be a busy place for Dana Altman and the Oregon Ducks. After seeing Kel’el Ware and Lök Wur announce that they would be leaving the team earlier this offseason, the Ducks are now in a position where they might land a talented player and bring him to Eugene. Former Georgia Bulldogs Kario Oquendo has been a notable name in the portal, and he announced this week that going forward, he is going to focus on just a few schools who are recruiting him, mentioning the Ducks as one of them. Oregon Basketball: Ducks among top schools for Georgia transfer DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Ducks are in the running to land former Georgia Bulldog Kario Oquendo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 30 Share Posted April 8, 2023 REPORT: Oregon assistant Armon Gates takes job at Oklahoma According to a report, Oregon head men's basketball coach Dana Altman will need to make a coaching hire, for now, the third straight offseason. Jon Rothstein reports that Assistant Coach Armon Gates will be leaving his position at Oregon for a spot on Porter Moser's Oklahoma coaching staff this offseason. Gates spent one season with the Oregon Ducks after signing a two-year contract with the school through June 2024 in the spring of 2022. Gates was paid $325,000 in his first year with the Ducks and then had a contract set to pay him $350,000 the next year. He was paid a bonus of $25,000 that was to help him with relocation expenses in his move to Eugene. He will owe that money back to the University due to his contract stating he'd need to be in Eugene through June 30th of 2023 to ensure he kept the full bonus. Oklahoma will not have to payout Gates' final year with the Ducks because he left the program after the team's season had been completed. REPORT: Oregon assistant Armon Gates takes job at Oklahoma 247SPORTS.COM A report indicates Oregon head basketball coach Dana Altman will have to make a coaching hire this offseason as an assistant is... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 31 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Oregon's Nate Bittle and commit Jackson Shelstad are embracing head coach Dana Altman's challenges At the Nike Hoops Summit scrimmage on Friday, Oregon natives, forward Nate Bittle and 2023 commit Jackson Shelstad, addressed how they want to be part of the program turnaround following consecutive seasons in which the Ducks missed the NCAA Tournament. They’re in sync with Altman on what went wrong this past year and what has to be accomplished in order to rebuild... -- First, there was the lack of work ethic -- Then, there was the inability to shoot from three But, there’s something to be said for Altman's eccentric values. Many have succeeded under him during his 13-year (and ongoing) stint at Oregon because they've worked hard and been able to knock down three-pointers. It’s certainly what he’s known for preaching across the state of Oregon. Shelstad and Bittle are aware of that. They grew up idolizing stars who embodied it; guys such as Dillon Brooks, Tyler Dorsey, E.J. Singler and Payton Pritchard made a name off hard work and an ability to shoot. This article is a recommended read. Click here to find it in The Daily Emerald. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 32 Share Posted April 9, 2023 REPORT: Oregon to host Kent State in basketball in December An NCAA Tournament Team will head to Eugene for a non-conference game at Matthew Knight Arena. The Oregon Ducks will host MAC champion and NCAA Tournament team Kent State on December 20th in Eugene. The Golden Flashes were a No. 13 seed in this year's NCAA Tournament and finished the year with a 28-7 overall record. The news was first reported by CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein. REPORT: Oregon to host Kent State in basketball in December 247SPORTS.COM The Oregon Ducks will host an NCAA Tournament team in December at Matthew Knight Arena. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 33 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Ducks ranked among Andy Katz's Top 36 college basketball teams for 2023 season The Ducks have missed the last two NCAA tournaments, but with an incredible recruiting class coming in that will be mixed with some savvy veterans, it would be a shock if Oregon didn’t participate in March Madness in 2024. Katz’s rankings include most of the usuals such as Kansas and Kentucky, but there are some surprises such as Florida Atlantic ranked as high as they are, suggesting the Owls weren’t a fluke during their deep tournament run in 2023. While Oregon will have a lot of new pieces next season, there’s some early confidence that they can be among the top teams in the nation. Here’s where Katz had them ranked... Oregon among Andy Katz's Top 36 teams of 2023-24 DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Andy Katz puts Oregon in his “way-to-early” rankings for 2023-24, suggesting the Ducks’ March Madness drought is about to end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 34 Share Posted April 22, 2023 Roster Outlook: Ducks' MBB roster takes form ahead of 2023-24 season A month ago, we took a look at the Oregon Ducks men’s basketball roster and projected ahead, looking at all of the players currently in Eugene, and determining what the likelihood would be that they return for another year under Dana Altman. Since then, a lot has taken place for the Ducks. Some players have announced their return, while several others entered the transfer portal and are now looking for a new team. Oregon has also welcomed a few transfer portal players that will join the roster next year, along with some incoming recruits. The Ducks are allowed 13 scholarships in 2023, so where do they now stand and how many spots are open on the roster? Here’s the latest after the recent transfer portal activity. Oregon Basketball: Updated roster outlook for Dana Altman’s Ducks DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Dana Altman has 13 scholarships to give in 2023. Here’s how the roster currently stands after the latest transfer activity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 35 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Oregon Ducks to host Michigan in 2023, resolving home-and-home series unrest Ahead of the 2022 Oregon Ducks basketball season, Dana Altman did something that he very rarely does. He called out another coach, and another team, setting his sights on Juwan Howard and the Michigan Wolverines. “There’s no buyout, they’re coming,” Altman said when asked about the unresolved home-and-home series with Michigan. “I don’t know, they have a hard time answering the phone, I guess. But no, they owe us a game, and we fully expect them to repay the game. I’m sure if the shoe was on the other foot, they would expect us to return it, and we sure as hell expect them to return it.” Oregon Basketball: Ducks to host Michigan Wolverines in 2023 DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM It looks like Michigan finally picked up the phone. The Wolverines are coming to Eugene in 2023. Dana Altman got his wish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 36 Share Posted April 27, 2023 Oregon men’s basketball to play in Emerald Coast Classic Oregon will play in the 2023 Emerald Coast Classic. The Ducks will join Alabama, Ohio State and Santa Clara at the multi-team event, which will be played Nov. 24-25 at Northwest Florida State College’s Raider Arena in Niceville, Florida. “We’re excited about the rich tradition of this year’s tournament field,” tournament director and CEO of Global Sports Maury Hanks said in a statement. “We continue to strive to bring the best college basketball teams possible to the Emerald Coast of Florida.” Oregon guard Brennan Rigsby attended Northwest Florida State College, as did Oregon alum and 2021 first round draft pick Chris Duarte. Oregon men’s basketball to play in Emerald Coast Classic WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM The Ducks will join Alabama, Ohio State and Santa Clara at the multi-team event, which will be played Nov. 24-25 at Northwest... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 37 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Best in Class: A look at college basketball's 25 best incoming recruiting hauls The final top 150 player rankings for the class of 2023 was released on Thursday with Duncanville (Texas) High forward Ron Holland taking over the top spot. While there was change in the individual rankings, John Calipari and Kentucky continue to hang on to the top spot in the industry-generated 247Sports Composite Team Rankings. Who else has the top classes in the land? Today we take a look at the top 25 recruiting classes for 2023. 9. Oregon The class: PF Kwame Evans Jr., PG Jackson Shelstad and SF Mookie Cook. What to expect: At Oregon, Dana Altman and the Ducks are welcoming a recruiting class that includes a pair of McDonald’s All-Americans in Evans and Cook and point guard coming off of a great senior year in Shelstad. Evans has all kinds of length, size and fluidity for a four man, unlocking his inner beast could turn him into a massive steal. Shelstad moved himself into the national top 25 by bulking up, turning into a mid-range assassin and becoming a real Alpha leader. A native of the Portland area like Shelstad, Cook is a versatile wing who could be a big time defender and open floor playmaker if he will get to campus and lock in. In Georgia transfer Kario Oquendo the Ducks are getting an athletic driver and they are adding even more wing athleticism with the addition of Arizona State transfer Devan Cambridge. Best in Class: A look at college basketball's 25 best incoming recruiting hauls 247SPORTS.COM John Calipari and Kentucky have the top class in the country as we take a look at 2023's top 25 recruiting classes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 38 Share Posted May 12, 2023 Oregon projected to make NCAA Tournament in 2024 The Ducks are projected to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 2020-21 season. Oregon projected to make NCAA Tournament in 2024 247SPORTS.COM The Ducks are projected to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 2020-21 season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 39 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Oregon basketball extends scholarship offer to sharp-shooting guard The Ducks have offered a guard in the 2024 class. Oregon basketball extends scholarship offer to sharp-shooting guard 247SPORTS.COM The Ducks have offered a guard in the 2024 class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 40 Share Posted June 20, 2023 MBB: Is Altman ascending, descending, or just leveled out? Oregon’s coach has completely changed the culture and success of men’s hoops during his time in Eugene, but is he plateauing? The past two seasons, the Ducks have actually been in prime position to make the NCAA Tournament, and completely faltered down the stretch, a very un-Altman-like occurrence. So what exactly is happening? Is Altman’s magic starting to turn into card tricks? Has he not been able to get players to buy into his system like they used to? Are his rotations not as effective? MBB: Is Altman ascending, descending, or just leveled out? WWW.ADDICTEDTOQUACK.COM Oregon’s coach has completely changed the culture and success of men’s hoops during his time in Eugene, but is he plateauing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 41 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Oregon's 2023-24 men's basketball non-conference schedule taking shape Oregon's 2023-24 men's basketball schedule won't be easy. The Ducks are set to face numerous Power 5 opponents in non-conference play this winter. The program is set to open its season against Georgia on Nov. 6 in a game played in Las Vegas. It is part of four games set to be played on the first night of the season at T-Mobile Arena as part of the 2023 Hall of Fame Series. Oregon's 2023-24 men's basketball non-conference schedule taking shape 247SPORTS.COM Oregon's 2023-24 men's basketball schedule is set to feature numerous non-conference challenges against high-caliber... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 42 Share Posted June 24, 2023 Several Ducks, current and former, should go in the 2024 NBA draft No Oregon Ducks were selected in the 2023 NBA draft a couple of days ago, but that story should change when the 2024 draft rolls around. Several Duck men’s basketball players, some who haven’t even played for Dana Altman yet, are projected to have Commissioner Adam Silver call their name a year from now. 2024 could be the year where that streak of not having more than one player selected is broken and Oregon could have more than one first-rounder. With talent like this, the Ducks could be in for quite the ride this basketball season. Here are the Ducks that should go and where different outlets expect them to end up. Several Ducks, current and former, should go in the 2024 NBA draft DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Oregon will put a lot NBA talent on the floor next season and according to several mock drafts, the Duck will be... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 44 Share Posted July 2, 2023 A Look Back At The Kamikaze Kids The Kamikaze Kids era in Oregon men’s basketball refers to the period in the mid-70’s when Coach Harter was the men’s head coach. Harter was hired in 1971 after having coached at the University of Pennsylvania. Although the Ducks name and the Oregon Duck are much-beloved today, it was not universally so in the past. Coach Harter especially disliked the moniker and insisted during his tenure that the team be called the “Kamikaze Kids” instead of the Ducks. The Kamikaze Kids were not named as such initially. The name came from the aftermath of their second game of their second season, on December 2, 1972, against Wichita State. Oregon was beginning to buy into Harter’s emphasis on defense and played the ball aggressively to boot. After the Shockers were trounced 92-72, Shockers coach Harry Miller declared “They play more aggressive than Kamikaze pilots did during World War II. I have never seen a basketball team go after you like that . . . that physical. This is just a fun article, especially for those of you who saw the Kamikaze Kids play... A Look Back At The Kamikaze Kids WWW.ADDICTEDTOQUACK.COM The Kamikaze Kids era in Oregon men’s basketball refers to the period in the mid-70’s when jerk Harter was the men’s head... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 45 Share Posted August 13, 2023 MBB: Hooping in the Big 10 What can Oregon expect once it starts hitting the hardwood in its new conference? Just in case you haven’t heard…Oregon is moving to the Big 10!!! Okay, perhaps there was a hint of sarcasm there, but give me a break, it’s still the summer doldrums here at ATQ. Understandably, the primary focus has been on football and how that will look, but if you’ve ever read my content, you know I’ll never shut up about basketball. For the 2024 season, the Ducks look like a solid contender for the final season of the Pac 12, but beyond that, what are we looking at? Well, recruits will sign where they will, transfers will find their place in the portal, so it’s hard to tell what kind of rosters we’ll be subject to. All we can really do is look back and guess. So here goes... MBB: Hooping in the Big 10 WWW.ADDICTEDTOQUACK.COM What can Oregon expect once it starts hitting the hardwood in its new conference? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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spartan2785 No. 47 Share Posted August 14, 2023 I really hope we can improve, but I'm hesitant to start believing again considering the player types that have been brought in as transfers, they don't shore up the obvious need for shooters, we might have a rough awakening when we join the league, especially when you consider the amount of travel we're going to have now, I wouldn't be surprised to see our non-football sports take a step back as they adjust to the increased travel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
