OREGON DUCKS NEWS

Oregon hoops will lean on younger Ducks going into Pac-12 play Oregon will have to lean on some younger players to fill some holes as they head into Pac-12 play after Christmas break.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Andy Katz's Tiers: Contenders & Pretenders

The cream is rising to the top in men's college hoops, Andy Katz writes, with Gonzaga continuing to dominate.

DECEMBER 24, 2020

WATCH: Dana Altman after UCLA postponement Hear from Oregon head basketball coach Dana Altman after the postponement of the Ducks vs UCLA Bruins game.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

UCLA game postponed Wednesday's game between UCLA and Oregon has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns.

Impact The COVID-19 issues were not with either team, but instead due to the testing and contact tracing protocols for the officials slated to officiate the game. The schools will work with the Pac-12 to try to find a new date down the road. Oregon's next scheduled game is Dec. 31 against Cal.

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

UCLA at No. 25 Oregon highlights quiet week in the Pac-12 Oregon's Eugene Omoruyi (2) defends against a shot by Washington's Jamal Bey during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Satur...

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

UCLA at No. 25 Oregon highlights quiet week in the Pac-12

A quiet holiday week in the Pac-12 will feature seven games, including two between conference opponents

DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WBB Notebook: Ducks head to Christmas break without a blemish Here's a round up of all you need to know about the eighth-ranked Ducks as they head to break.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

No. 8 Oregon, behind Nyara Sabally, tops Washington St 69-65 PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Nyara Sabally scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, and No. 8 Oregon hung on to defeat Washington State 69-65 on M...

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

WATCH: Kelly Graves breaks down Ducks' narrow win over WSU Watch what Kelly Graves had to say following Oregon's 69-65 win over Washington State.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ducks need last minute heroics to hold off WSU, remain unbeaten Oregon was challenged unlike any other game this season, needing two late three-pointers and clutch foul shots to hold off Washington State...

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

UCLA faces tough test vs No. 25 Oregon

No. 25 Oregon presents a tough challenge for UCLA

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LIVE UPDATES: No. 7 Oregon at Washington Follow along in our game thread as No. 7 Oregon attempts to improve to 7-0 on the season in Pullman.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ducks remain perfect, pull away from Washington in fourth Oregon used a big fourth quarter surge to pull away for a __-__ win over Washington on Saturday afternoon. The win moves the Ducks to 6-0 on...

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Duarte, Figueroa help Oregon clamp down Portland, 80-41

Chris Duarte scored 21 points, LJ Figueroa added 15 and Oregon walloped Portland 80-41, winning its sixth straight game

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WATCH: Dana Altman talks win over Portland The Oregon Ducks head coach talks about the team's win over Portland.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Oregon gets their best game of the year in blowout over UP Oregon blows out Portland to claim sixth straight win.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

LIVE UPDATES: No. 7 Oregon at Washington Follow along in our game thread as No. 7 Oregon attempts to improve to 6-0 on the season in Settle.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Live updates: Oregon men’s basketball vs. Portland Follow updates of today's game

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Joins starting lineup Figueroa will start Saturday's game against Portland.

Impact Figueroa seemed the likely candidate to join the starting lineup when it was announced N'Faly Dante (torn ACL) will miss the remainder of the season. The Ducks lose some size down low without Dante, but a starting job will likely be Figueroa's, for the most part, moving forward, Through five games, the senior has notched 7.4 points and 7.4 boards for the Ducks.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Set to have surgery Dante reportedly suffered a torn ACL in Thursday's win over San Francisco and will have to undergo season-ending surgery, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Dante was poised to have a bigger year after becoming a starter for the Ducks as he was averaging career highs in minutes (17.7), points (8.2) and rebounds (5.8) per game. The 6-11 sophomore was also shooting an efficient 66 percent from the field. His season will unfortunately come to an end as L.J. Figueroa is presumed to take his place in the starting lineup moving forward.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 11 points in win Hardy posted 11 points (4-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 35 minutes in Thursday's 74-64 win over San Francisco.

Impact It was the first time in six games that Hardy has recorded double digit points after averaging 14.5 with UNLV last season. He's seen his playing time increase over his last two games but ranks last on the team with a 13.8 percent usage rate. Hardy averaged two three-pointers made per game last season but has only made one in an Oregon uniform.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Omoruyi, Williams lead Ducks past San Francisco 74-64 Eugene Omoruyi scored 19 points, Eric Williams Jr. added 16 and Oregon defeated San Francisco 74-64

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Dana Altman provides injury update on N'Faly Dante Dana Altman provides an update on N'Faly Dante after an injury.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

WATCH: Dana Altman recaps win over USF Hear from Oregon head coach Dana Altman after the win over San Francisco.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Omoruyi, Williams lead Ducks past San Francisco 74-64

Eugene Omoruyi scored 19 points, Eric Williams Jr. added 16 and Oregon defeated San Francisco 74-64

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS