Oregon opens first Big Ten season looking for better NCAA Tournament finish
The Oregon Ducks embark on their first season in the Big TenOCTOBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
N'FALY DANTE #1 - CENTER - OREGON DUCKS
16.2 PPG •
8.8 RPG •
1.5 APG
16.2 PPG
8.8 RPG
1.5 APG
Denied extra year Dante has been denied an additional year of eligibility by the NCAA, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Dante only played six games during the 2020-21 season with Oregon due to a knee injury and 12 games in the previous year when the NCAA Tournament was cancelled. Considering this, he has also been with the Ducks for five seasons and the NCAA has deemed his availability within each year enough to say his college career is over. Oregon will appeal the decision, but the chance that Dante will see the court at the collegiate level again is unlikely.
MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Excellent in upset win Dante recorded 23 points (7-9 FG, 9-15 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals in Thursday's 87-73 win over No. 6 South Carolina.
Impact While Jermaine Couisnard's 40 points will take all the headlines, Dante was excellent in Thursday's First Round win. He tied a season high with 15 free throw attempts and scored over 20 points for the fourth time in his last seven games. He now faces a matchup with three-time Big East defensive player of the year Ryan Kalkbrenner and the No. 3 Creighton Blue Jays Saturday with a place in the Sweet 16 on the line.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Oregon tops Colorado in Pac-12 Tournament title game, earns NCAA Tourney berth
N’Faly Dante scored 25 points, and Oregon secured an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament by defeating Colorado 75-68 in the Pac-12 Tourname...MARCH 17
Sees first minutes since opener Dante (hamstring) got on the court less than six minutes into the game versus Cal on Saturday, Matt Prehm of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Dante has not played since the season opener so this is huge news for the Ducks. It also appears Dante may not be as limited as intially thought in his return.
JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play Saturday Dante (hamstring) will suit and is probable to play in Saturday's game versus California, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Dante hasn't played since Nov. 6 due to a hamstring injury but is expected to give it a go Saturday. However, it wouldn't be surprising if the senior big man is put on a minutes restriction.
JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Ramping up Dante (hamstring) was a participant in practice and team scrimmages Tuesday, Zachary Neel of DucksWire reports.
Impact Dante was active for full court scrimmages Tuesday, with Oregon's next game coming Saturday against California. Undefeated through four conference games thus far, Oregon could opt to use extreme caution in bringing back Dante, but his return appears imminent.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Out four weeks after surgery Dante (hamstring) underwent successful surgery this week and will be reevaluated in four weeks, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Dante has yet to suit up since the season opener when he put up a stellar stat line of 16 points and 21 boards in a victory over Georgia. He's missed the three games since and was already ruled out for this weekend's Emerald Coast Classic, but with Friday's news, the outlook is far more serious than originally anticipated. Fellow center Nate Bittle (wrist) also underwent surgery this week and won't be evaluated for eight weeks, leaving the Ducks severely depleted at the five. Mahamadou Diawara and Kwame Evans will both see significantly expanded roles until at least late-December as a result.
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Friday dante (hamstring) won't play in Friday's game versus Tennessee State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Dante will miss his second straight game Friday due to a hamstring injury. Kwame Evans will likely draw another start in his absence. Dante's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Florida A&M.
NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out vs Montana Head coach Dana Altman indicated Thursday that Dante (hamstring) will not be active for Friday's game against Montana, Jarrid Denney of On3.com reports.
Impact After putting up 16 points in the home opener, Dante will be held out of action for Friday's matchup. His next chance to suit up will be in next week's game against Tennessee State.
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available against Georgia Dante (knee) is available for Oregon's game Monday against Georgia, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Dante being available means Oregon's team will have its center for a relatively difficult opener Monday. He averaged 13.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks across his 31 games (30 started) during the Ducks' 2022-23 season. Expecting to remain a starter for the third season in a row, Dante should have no problems exemplifying his prowess for the Oregon team again in this campaign.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play season opener Dante (knee) has missed multiple practices recently but is still expected to play Monday's season opener versus Georgia, James Crepea of The Oregonian reports.
Impact Head coach Dana Altman said Dante has not been practicing much as of late due to knee soreness, but he is optimistic about Dante's chances to play in Monday's season opener in Las Vegas. Dante led the team in points (13.4 per game) and rebounds (8.4 per game) last season and figures to be one of the Ducks most important players this season.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play season opener Dante (knee) has missed multiple practices recently but is still expected to play Monday's season opener versus Georgia, James Crepea of The Oregonian reports.
Impact Head coach Dana Altman said Dante has not been practicing much as of late due to knee soreness, but he is optimistic about Dante's chances to play in Monday's season opener in Las Vegas. Dante led the team in points (13.4 per game) and rebounds (8.4 per game) last season and figures to be one of the Ducks most important players this season.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Oregon, Wisconsin square off in NIT
The Oregon Ducks square off against the Wisconsin Badgers in the National Invitation TournamentMARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dana Altman provides updates on Dante and Couisnard's status for NIT quarterfinals Could the Oregon Ducks get back two of its top three players from injuries in time for Tuesday night's showdown with No. 2 seed Wisconsin in...
MARCH 20, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Unavailable Sunday Dante (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against UCF, Matt Prehm of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Dante continues to deal with an ankle injury and will be unavailable for a second consecutive game to begin the NIT. Whether he'll be available if Oregon advances remains to be seen.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Oregon and UCF meet in NIT
MARCH 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not suited up Wednesday Dante (ankle) is not in uniform for warmups ahead of Wednesday's game versus UC-Irvine, James Crepea of The Oregonian reports.
Impact Dante seems unlikely to suit up Wednesday after being considered a game-time decision. Oregon will have to beat UC Irvine for him to have another chance of playing in the NIT.
MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Oregon squares off against UC Irvine in NIT matchup
MARCH 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Game-time decision Wednesday Dante (ankle) will be a game-time decision to play for Wednesday's NIT game against UC Irvine, Rob Moseley of GoDucks.com reports.
Impact It seems as if the senior will be a game-time decision for Wednesday's game due to an apparent ankle injury. Oregon is hopeful that the center will be able to play, but is listed as questionable. Dante is averaging 13.4 points on 26.2 minutes played per game this season.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
