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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 2 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Dana Altman sees talent but also lots of room for improvement in newcomers Kel'el Ware, Keeshawn Barthelemy 247SPORTS.COM The Oregon Duck men's basketball program saw the debut of three of its newcomers in the season-opening win against Florida A&M. Colorado transfer guard Keehsawn Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 6 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Oregon Duck men's basketball announces Top 10 recruiting class The University of Oregon men's basketball program officially signed the Pac-12's best recruiting class for the 2023 cycle and one of the best in program history. Oregon Duck men's basketball announces Top 10 recruiting class 247SPORTS.COM The University of Oregon men's basketball program officially signed the Pac-12's best recruiting class for the 2023 cycle and one of... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 7 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Dana Altman breaks down Oregon's No. 7 ranked recruiting class Following a year where Oregon basketball failed to make the NCAA Tournament for just the fourth time in Altman's previous 12 years of coaching and a mass changing of its coaching staff, Dana Altman and the Oregon Ducks signed the No. 7 ranked recruiting class in 2023. The class featured two five-star prospects in forwards Kwame Evans and Mookie Cook, and an elite point guard in four-star Jackson Shelstad. How the Ducks did, it is pretty simple. "We're still the University of Oregon," said Altman. Dana Altman breaks down Oregon's No. 7 ranked recruiting class 247SPORTS.COM Following a year where Oregon basketball failed to make the NCAA Tournament for just the fourth time in Altman's previous 12 years... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 8 Share Posted November 10, 2022 WATCH: Dana Altman breaks down his Top 10 Recruiting class Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 9 Share Posted November 12, 2022 WATCH: N'Faly Dante brings a joyful brings a joyful personality to Ducks basketball N'Faly Dante brings a joyful personality to Oregon men's basketball PAC-12.COM On this episode of Pac-12 Tailgate, Oregon men's basketball player N'Faly Dante discusses his return from injury, keeping your head... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 10 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Oregon men’s basketball falls from top 25, receives votes in polls despite loss to UC Irvine Oregon men’s basketball falls from top 25, receives votes in polls despite loss to UC Irvine WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM The Ducks are received 36 points in the AP poll, tied for 32nd overall, and 43 points for 30th overall in the coaches poll after a... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 11 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Oregon men's basketball having to adjust its playing style on the fly The Oregon Duck men's basketball team prepared and built a roster for a certain style of play, and now three games into the season, they continue to try and quickly adapt to a different way of playing. Oregon (2-1) has seen a rash of preseason injuries that have knocked four scholarship players out of action and kept them off the floor to start the year. Oregon men's basketball having to adjust its playing style on the fly 247SPORTS.COM The Oregon Duck men's basketball team prepared and built a roster for a certain style of play, and now three games into the season... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 12 Share Posted November 23, 2022 WATCH Tyrone Williams: Meet the 6'5" guard from Philadelphia Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 13 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Freshman C Kel'el Ware projected in first round of latest 2023 NBA Mock Draft Oregon five-star freshman center Kel'el Ware has begun to find a groove with the Ducks, and the mock drafts continue to take notice. Here's what Jonathan Wasserman had to say about Ware: "Ware has stood out most early for the shooting flashes and his defensive mobility. He doesn't have a huge offensive role in Oregon's offense, but the 7-footer has already hit three threes and blocked eight shots through four games. The potential to stretch the floor and protect the rim should be enough for Ware to remain in the top-20 discussion all year, even if his shot attempts and scoring production fluctuate." Freshman C Kel'el Ware projected in first round of latest 2023 NBA Mock Draft 247SPORTS.COM Oregon five-star freshman center Kel'el Ware has begun to find a groove with the Ducks, and the mock drafts continue to take... 2023 NBA Big Board: The first look at top draft prospects 2023 NBA Big Board: The first look at top draft prospects 247SPORTS.COM It's time to see this season's 247Sports Big Board is looking like through the first handful of games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 14 Share Posted December 14, 2022 WATCH: Rivaldo Soares talks basketball past to present. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 15 Share Posted January 2 Dana Altman provides bleak update on Oregon's four injured players On Dec. 13, Dana Altman stated with cautious optimism that he hoped some combination of Oregon’s four injured players could make a return to game action after Christmas. None of those four — Keeshawn Barthelemy, Nate Bittle, Ethan Butler, or Jermaine Couisnard — were available for the Ducks during their New Year’s Eve showdown with Oregon State in Eugene. Dana Altman provides bleak update on Oregon's four injured players - On3 WWW.ON3.COM Oregon's head coach was less-than-optimistic while discussing the return timeline of four of the Ducks' key players. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 16 Share Posted January 25 WATCH: One-on-one with Oregon commit KJ Evans Rivals.com's Krysten Peek goes one-on-one with Oregon commit and five-star forward KJ Evans, who talks about why he chose the Ducks and sends a message to Bronny James. Rivals Info KJ Evans | DuckSportsAuthority N.RIVALS.COM KJ Evans - 5 Star Small forward for Oregon on DuckSportsAuthority Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 18 Share Posted January 26 Was Oregon's Jackson Shelstad snubbed from McDonald's All-American Game? On Tuesday afternoon, the rosters for the McDonald’s All-American Game were released for 2023. Fans of the Oregon Ducks likely scanned the lists and were happy to see that both 5-star Mookie Cook and 5-star Kwame Evans made the list. They may have even been excited to see that 4-star Bronny James — a high profile recruit who has been strongly considering the Ducks — was in the mix as well. However, it was a disappointment to see that 4-star Oregon point guard Jackson Shelstad was not on the list. Oregon Basketball: Was Jackson Shelstad snubbed from All-American Game DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The rosters for the McDonald’s All-American Game came out on Tuesday, and Oregon 4-star PG Jackson Shelstad was notably... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 20 Share Posted February 7 Ducks listed among first four out on Lunardi's latest bracketology It’s been a topsy-turvy season for Dana Altman and the Oregon Ducks, but with roughly one month until Selection Sunday this program is on the cusp of being an NCAA Tournament team, at least according to resident ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi. Oregon Ducks listed among first four out on Lunardi’s latest bracket DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Oregon Ducks are right on the cusp of being an NCAA Tournament team, with two huge games coming up this week in... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 21 Share Posted February 13 Game-by-game predictions for the remaining Oregon MBB schedule Dana Altman’s club now sits at 15-11 on the season and 9-6 in Pac-12 conference play, and while the team has had plenty of ups and downs they sit well within reach of an at-large bid in the NCAA Tournament. The margin of error is razor thin for Oregon, but they have a fortunate remaining schedule which should help boost them even more. Here is a look at each of Oregon’s remaining conference games, how they should do, and what that means for their NCAA Tournament chances: Game-by-game look at Oregon’s NCAA Tournament chances DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Oregon Ducks have five Pac-12 regular season games left. Will they be able to win enough games to make it into the NCAA... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 22 Share Posted February 24 How Pac-12 compares to other conferences ahead of March Madness The Pac-12 boasts two of the best teams in the entire sport in UCLA and Arizona, squads expected to be two seeds when the NCAA Tournament rolls around in mid-March. However, the rest of the conference hasn’t stepped up in a significant way this year, and it looks like the Big Dance could feature just those two schools from the Pac-12, depending if USC can take care of business on the road against Colorado and Utah this week. Oregon and Arizona State remain in the bubble conversation right now, according to Joe Lunardi’s latest bracketology report, but three teams from the Pac feels like a best case scenario at this point – and that is still well below every other Power-6 conference (P-5 plus the Big East) is expected to do. How Pac-12 compares to other conferences ahead of March Madness DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Pac-12 will have the fewest teams represented in the NCAA Tournament from Power-6 conferences, which doesn’t bode well... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 23 Share Posted February 25 Kel'el Ware's NBA draft stock plummets amidst struggles Oregon center Kel’el Ware’s freshman season got off to a relatively quiet – but still productive – start. Through the first nine games of Ware’s career with the Ducks he averaged 10.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks while shooting 57.1% on two pointers and 30.8% on threes. Great? No, but totally reasonable from a true freshman playing 26 minutes per game, especially when opponents in that stretch included Houston, UConn, Michigan State, and UCLA. Since then, however, things have been a complete disaster... Kel’el Ware’s NBA draft stock plummets amidst Oregon’s struggles DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM As his minutes and production have plummeted, so to has the NBA draft stock for Oregon Ducks freshman center Kel’el Ware. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 24 Share Posted February 27 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 25 Share Posted February 28 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... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 26 Share Posted February 28 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... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 27 Share Posted March 1 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 28 Share Posted March 3 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 29 Share Posted March 7 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 30 Share Posted March 7 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 31 Share Posted March 7 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 32 Share Posted March 7 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... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 33 Share Posted March 8 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... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 34 Share Posted March 9 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 35 Share Posted March 10 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... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 36 Share Posted March 11 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... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 37 Share Posted March 11 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... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 38 Share Posted March 12 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... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph No. 39 Share Posted March 13 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 40 Share Posted March 17 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 41 Share Posted March 19 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... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 42 Share Posted March 20 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? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 43 Share Posted March 20 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 44 Share Posted Wednesday at 02:25 PM '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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 45 Share Posted Wednesday at 05:41 PM 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 46 Share Posted Wednesday at 09:32 PM 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... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 47 Share Posted Thursday at 09:01 PM ‘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... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 48 Share Posted Thursday at 09:22 PM 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
