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Bittle leads Oregon to 68-54 victory over UCF in NIT

Nate Bittle finished with 21 points and 13 rebounds and Oregon rolled to a 68-54 victory over UCF in the second round of the NIT

MARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LIVE UPDATES: Oregon takes on UCF in NIT 2nd round Follow the action live as the Oregon Duck Men's Basketball program faces an opponent for the first time ever, while also trying to keep thei...

MARCH 19, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

N'Faly Dante - 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

Will Richardson - Remains out Sunday Richardson (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against UCF, Matt Prehm of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Richardson was unavailable for Wednesday's NIT opener against UC Irvine and will sit for a second consecutive game Sunday. It's unclear whether he'll be able to return if Oregon advances.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jermaine Couisnard - Still out Sunday Couisnard (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against UCF, Matt Prehm of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Couisnard sustained a separated shoulder in the Pac-12 Tournament against UCLA and will be unavailable for a second consecutive game to begin the NIT. It's unclear whether he'll be able to return if the Ducks advance in the tournament.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

After beating Gators, UCF men's basketball travels to Oregon for first time Sunday's second-round NIT matchup will mark the first meeting between UCF men's basketball and Oregon on the hardwood.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

WATCH: Dana Altman pleasantly surprised by blowout win Hear from Oregon head men's basketball coach Dana Altman about the Ducks' blowout victory over UC Irvine to advance to the second round of t...

MARCH 16, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

WATCH: Rivaldo Soares and Nate Bittle break down blowout win in NIT Oregon senior guard Rivaldo Soares and sophomore forward Nate Bittle discuss their career nights in Oregon's blowout win over UC Irvine. The...

MARCH 16, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Oregon avenges loss to UC Irvine with NIT win Rivaldo Soares and Tyrone Williams each recorded his first career double-double as short-handed Oregon led wire-to-wire in an 84-58 win over...

MARCH 16, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

The Ducks' pride to keep playing for Oregon powers blowout victory The Oregon Ducks produced one of its best games of the season in the opening round game of the NIT Wednesday night, and it came in a very un...

MARCH 16, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Oregon defeats UC Irvine 84-58 in NIT

Led by Rivaldo Soares' 21 points, the Oregon Ducks defeated the UC Irvine Anteaters 84-58 in the first round of the NIT

MARCH 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lok Wur - Logs 18-minute start Wur finished Wednesday's 84-58 victory over UC Irvine with seven points (2-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and one steal across 18 minutes.

Impact Injuries affected the availability of three of Oregon's usual starting five, so Wur was given an opportunity to shine early. It is likely all three need to continue being unavailable if Wur wants another start Sunday against Central Florida, but there is a chance that may happen again.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeshawn Barthelemy - Five-assist start Barthelemy posted six points (2-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt), five rebounds and five assists over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 84-58 victory over UC Irvine.

Impact Barthelemy equaled his season-high assist total, which he has logged four times across 2023 so far. Without either Will Richardson (hip) or Jermaine Couisnard (shoulder) available, the Ducks will rely on Barthelemy to distribute the ball as long as they are alive in this year's NIT.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quincy Guerrier - Eight-rebound start Guerrier logged seven points (3-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 84-58 victory over UC Irvine.

Impact Currently, Guerrier's latest rebound tally is his best across 2023 so far. He could continue receiving opportunities to log more rebounds than usual, as the Ducks may need a big man to temporarily be part of their starting lineup in place of an injured N'Faly Dante (ankle).

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Early best bets: 2023 March Madness bracket picks, sleepers from our experts

FOX Sports gambling experts Jason McIntyre and Sam Panayotovich give their early picks to make heading into March Madness.

MARCH 16, 2023

N'Faly Dante - 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

With a limited roster the Ducks hope for revenge to extend their season as they open NIT play As a No. 1 seed in the NIT, the Oregon Duck Men's basketball program will look to keep its season alive for another few days as they host an...

MARCH 15, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

What Oregon's lineup could look like in the NIT without potentially three starters The Oregon Ducks are going to look a lot different on the court when they open the NIT first round as a No. 1 seed and a path to Las Vegas f...

MARCH 15, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

WATCH: Keeshawn Barthelemy previews NIT opener as No. 1 seed Oregon junior guard Keeshawn Barthelemy discusses Oregon's opening-round game in the NIT as a No. 1 seed in this year's tournament.Sign up f...

MARCH 15, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

WATCH: Dana Altman previews NIT opener as No. 1 seed Oregon head men's basketball coach Dana Altman discusses the team's No. 1 seed in the NIT, getting past not being in the NCAA Tournament, an...

MARCH 15, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jermaine Couisnard - Ruled out for NIT opener Couisnard (shoulder) will not play in Wednesday's game against UC Irvine, Rob Moseley of GoDucks.com reports.

Impact Couisnard suffered a separated shoulder in the Pac-12 Tournament against UCLA and attempted to play through it. With Oregon missing the NCAA Tournament, this gives a chance for some younger players to step up and get some important reps. Couisnard averaged 12.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.7 three-pointers per contest this season. He may have played his last game at the collegiate level.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

N'Faly Dante - 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

Will Richardson - Out Wednesday Richardson (hip) will not be active for Wednesday's NIT game against UC Irvine. Rob Moseley at GoBucks.com reports.

Impact The senior will miss Wednesday's game with a hip injury. This is a big loss for Oregon as the starting guard is averaging 12.2 points and 5.1 assists this season.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oregon, UC Irvine square off in NIT

The Oregon Ducks take on the UC Irvine Anteaters in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ducks set to host North Dakota State in WNIT debut on Friday evening Ducks set to host North Dakota State in WNIT debut on Friday

MARCH 13, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM