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USA Today
08-04-2025
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- USA Today
Oregon basketball mentioned in ESPN way-too-early Top 25 rankings for 2025
Oregon basketball mentioned in ESPN way-too-early Top 25 rankings for 2025 The college basketball season is finally over with Florida winning the national championship, so it's completely normal to think about the 2025-26 season. With the latest news of point guard Jackson Shelstad and Kwame Evans returning to Eugene for their junior seasons, Oregon's outlook for next year looks a lot brighter. Add in Nate Bittle for his senior season, there's no reason to believe the Ducks won't be a major player in the Big Ten Conference and in the NCAA tournament. Bittle's decision is still coming as he tests out the NBA draft process. But in their way-too-early rankings for the 2025-26 season, ESPN mentions the Ducks as one of those teams sitting just outside the Top 25. If Bittle had announced a decision to come back before this list was published, Oregon would most likely be among the 25 teams on the list. ESPN says Purdue will be back to its usual self as the Boilermakers are ranked No. 2 on the list. Michigan is ranked No. 5 with UCLA rounding out the top 10. Suffice it to say, the Big Ten will be one of the toughest leagues in the country next season. Oregon coach Dana Altman still has some work to do in the transfer portal to round out the roster, but having Shelstad and Evans coming back has to be a huge relief. Contact/Follow @Ducks_Wire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oregon Ducks news, notes, and opinions.
USA Today
06-04-2025
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- USA Today
Oregon's Jackson Shelstad announces future plans
Oregon's Jackson Shelstad announces future plans There was little doubt this would be the case, but the Oregon Ducks men's basketball team can breathe easier now that it's official. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, point guard Jackson Shelstad has signed a deal to return to the Ducks for his junior year in the 2025-26 season. With all of the departure news with Mookie Cook and Jadrian Tracey transferring and the likes of TJ Bamba, Brandon Angel, and Supreme Cook running out of eligibility, it's nice to have word that someone is returning to Eugene. Shelstad is expected to be the top point guard in the Big Ten Conference next season. In this past year, Shelstad's numbers rose from his freshman season. He averaged nearly 14 points and three assists per game. With his return, the question is what kind of talent will be surrounding him. It's assumed center Nate Bittle will return after testing the NBA draft waters, but Oregon won't know that definitive answer for a few weeks. Kwame Evans is also set to return to the Ducks and should be in a starting role. That's three really good pieces for the Ducks next season, and they should be contenders to make yet another NCAA tournament under coach Dana Altman. Contact/Follow @Ducks_Wire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oregon Ducks news, notes, and opinions.
USA Today
24-03-2025
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- USA Today
Oregon Basketball Instant Reactions: Ducks run out of time against Arizona
Oregon Basketball Instant Reactions: Ducks run out of time against Arizona The Oregon Ducks have fallen in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, losing to the 4-seed Arizona Wildcats, 87-83. The Ducks led big in the first half, and in the second half, Oregon brought an 11-point deficit back to one but couldn't complete the comeback. Down the stretch, Oregon inched closer with Nate Bittle post-hooks, stops on the other end, and missteps from the Wildcats. But in the final seconds, with the Ducks down three, Arizona intentionally fouled twice, denying Oregon an opportunity to tie the game. With 3.9 seconds left and the Ducks down 85-83, Jackson Shelstad intentionally missed a free throw hoping to give the Ducks a chance, but the Wildcats secured the rebound. This loss marks the end of a 25-10 season for Oregon that was full of ups and downs. The Ducks started the year so hot, picking up wins over Alabama and Texas A&M. Then, in January and February, the Ducks went ice-cold, losing five straight, but they rallied, winning their last six regular season games. Oregon surely hoped to advance further than the round of 32 for the second year in a row, but this was still a successful season for the Ducks. Oregon vs Arizona Keys to the Game Arizona's offense in the second half was led by a tremendous effort from veteran guard Caleb Love. Love is a capable scorer, but often, he doesn't shoot efficiently. On Sunday night, Love was incredibly efficient, scoring 29 points on 10/18 shooting. His 5/7 three-point field goals — especially the ones he hit down the stretch — gave Arizona massive momentum toward victory. Oregon's matchup zone defense kept the Ducks from boxing out consistently, which gave the Wildcats a plethora of offensive rebounds. After Oregon started the game with a big lead, second-chance opportunities were how the Wildcats worked their way back into the game. All season, the Ducks have been one of the best free-throw shooting teams in the country — across the board. Against Arizona, the Ducks made just 12 of 22 free throws, letting Arizona off the hook for a foul heavy second half. After a lackluster start, Nate Bittle started to find his stride in the post hitting hook shots down the stretch. A big reason for his improvement was a change in primary defender from Tobe Awaka (who picked up his fourth foul with eight minutes to go) to Henri Veesaar who was a much less physical defender. Oregon vs Arizona Players of the Game Jackson Shelstad: 25 points, 9/14 FGs, 2 assists, 1 rebound, 1 steal 25 points, 9/14 FGs, 2 assists, 1 rebound, 1 steal Nate Bittle : 16 points, 7/13 FGs, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block, 1 steal : 16 points, 7/13 FGs, 11 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block, 1 steal KJ Evans : 6 points, 2/6 FGs, 10 rebounds, 1 steal : 6 points, 2/6 FGs, 10 rebounds, 1 steal TJ Bamba: 16 points, 6/13 FGs, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal Oregon vs Arizona Notable Stats Oregon has shot over 75% on the season from the free throw line, but on Sunday night, they made 12/22 (55%). The Ducks were decent from three, making 7/20 (35%), but the Wildcats were fantastic making 10/20 (50%). Throughout the game, the Ducks struggled to protect the basketball. They finished with 9 turnovers, which Arizona scored 8 points off of. The Wildcats outrebounded the Ducks 44 to 37. What's Next for the Oregon Ducks This is it for the Oregon Ducks... until next October. In the modern era of college basketball, it's impossible to say what the 2026 Ducks will look like. Shelstad, Bittle, and Evans all have eligibility to return next season, and if they do, Oregon will be in a position to compete nationally once again.
USA Today
23-03-2025
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- USA Today
Oregon basketball vs. Arizona live score: March Madness prediction, where to watch
Oregon basketball vs. Arizona live score: March Madness prediction, where to watch The Oregon Ducks and Arizona Wildcats are no strangers to high-stakes games against each other, but it usually came in the Pac-12 Conference Tournament rather than the NCAA Tournament. For the first time ever, Oregon and Arizona will meet in March Madness on Sunday night. The winner will advance to the Sweet 16 and face the No. 1 seed Duke Blue Devils. It would be the sixth time that an Altman-coached team would reach the second weekend of the tournament, while Arizona's Tommy Lloyd would be looking to make the Sweet 16 for the third time in his four years as the head coach of the Wildcats. Both teams are coming off of blowout wins in the first round, and are likely feeling pretty good going into this matchup. The Ducks dismantled the Liberty Flames, 81-52, in the first round on Friday night, led by strong games from both Nate Bittle and Jackson Shelstad. In a game that was expected to see Oregon use their size to dominate in the paint, the Ducks came out and shot the lights out, hitting 48% from beyond the arc. Similarly, Arizona looked flawless in its first-round game against the Akron Zips, winning 93-65. The last time the Ducks and Wildcats met was in the semifinal of last year's Pac-12 Championship. Arizona was a Top-10 team in the country and a shoo-in for March Madness, while Oregon's only road to the NCAA Tournament was as an automatic qualifier. The Wildcats had destroyed the Ducks twice already that season, but in the conference tournament, Oregon came out on top and booked their ticket to the tournament the next day with a win over Colorado. Sunday's game will be the 61st meeting between these two teams, and that history should make for a great game. Duck basketball fans can find everything they need to know ahead of Oregon's second March Madness game below. We will provide live score updates and analysis throughout the evening. What channel is Oregon vs Arizona on today? Where to watch, stream live TV channel: TBS TBS Stream: NCAA March Madness Live app | Sling TV Oregon will tip off vs. Arizona on TBS. Streaming options include the NCAA March Madness Live app and Sling TV. Announcers for the game are Lisa Byington, Robbie Hummel, Jalen Rose, and Andy Katz. Oregon vs. Arizona start time, TV Channel, and Location TV Channel: TBS Start time: 9:40 p.m. ET, 6:40 p.m. PT Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle (WA) Oregon vs Arizona preview Oregon: The Ducks are going to need to rely on their shooting and defense in this one, with big games needed from Jackson Shelstad, Nate Bittle, and TJ Bamba, in particular. While Oregon dominated Liberty with its size, they won't have the same luxury against an Arizona team that is equally as big and skilled. If the Ducks can make their shots, they've got a chance at moving on to the Sweet 16. However, this season has featured many cold streaks for Oregon, so it's a real question as to which offensive team shows up. Arizona: Led by Caleb Love and Jaden Bradley, the Wildcats are a team that can put up points in a hurry with elite guard play. They also have the ability to dump it inside to Henry Veesar and pound in the paint as well. As with many games in March, this one seemingly is going to come down to who can shoot better, and if Love, who is every experienced in the tournament, can get hot, then Arizona has a great chance to move on to the Sweet 16. Oregon vs Arizona odds, betting line, spread Odds according to BetMGM. Moneyline: Arizona -175 // Oregon +145 Spread: Arizona -3.5 // Oregon +3.5 Over/under: 151.5 Keys to the Game Oregon Control the tempo, especially on defense. Arizona likes to play with pace which helps them score a lot of points. Force Caleb Love to take bad shots. Force Arizona to take threes. As a team, they shoot over 20 per game but make less than a third. Arizona Get Caleb Love hot early. Force Bittle into switches on pick-and-rolls to open up the paint. The Wildcats are one of the most efficient interior offenses in the country. Protect the defensive glass. Arizona has been bad at preventing offensive rebounds and second-chance points all year. Oregon vs. Arizona Predictions, Game Picks Arizona 77, Oregon 71: It's not easy to pick against Dana Altman and the Ducks in March, but when going up against an experienced tournament team like Arizona, who can score in bunches, it's the gut feeling that I have. When the Ducks play their best, they can compete with almost anyone in the nation, but we've seen then subvert expectations many times this year, with long stretches of games passing by without shots falling. I like Oregon's ability to keep this one close, thanks to their perimeter defense, but in the end, I think Caleb Love and the Wildcats prove to be too much to handle. Oregon vs. Arizona Stats Oregon PPG: 76.4 76.4 PPG Allowed: 70.4 70.4 FG Percentage: 45.9 45.9 3FG Percentage: 34.4 Arizona PPG: 82.1 82.1 PPG Allowed: 72.2 72.2 FG Percentage: 47.6 47.6 3FG Percentage: 32.9 Oregon vs Arizona championship odds Odds according to BetMGM: Oregon Ducks: +15000 Arizona Wildcats: +5000 Oregon Ducks basketball schedule 2023-24 Below are the past five games of Oregon Ducks 2023-24 basketball season. Mar. 4 73-64 Win vs. Indiana Hoosiers Mar. 9 80-73 OT Win vs. Washington Huskies Mar. 13 72-59 Win vs. Indiana Hoosiers Mar. 14 74-64 Loss to Michigan State Spartans Mar. 21 81-52 Win vs. Liberty Flames (NCAA Tournament) Mar. 23 Oregon Ducks vs. Arizona Wildcats (NCAA Tournament Arizona Wildcats basketball schedule 2023-24 Below are the past five games of the Arizona Wildcats 2023-24 basketball season.
USA Today
23-03-2025
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- USA Today
How to watch Arizona vs. Oregon in Men's March Madness: Time, TV channel, streaming
How to watch Arizona vs. Oregon in Men's March Madness: Time, TV channel, streaming The No. 4 seed Arizona Wildcats (23-12) take to the court against the No. 5 seed Oregon Ducks (25-9) with a men's Sweet 16 berth in the East Region of the bracket up for grabs on Sunday at Climate Pledge Arena. In its last game on Friday, Arizona earned a 93-65 victory against Akron. Oregon came out on top in its last game 81-52 against Liberty on Friday. Jaden Bradley put up 19 points, six rebounds and three assists for Arizona. Jackson Shelstad's team-leading 17 points paced Oregon in the win. Arizona vs. Oregon TV channel NCAA Tournament Location: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025 Sunday, March 23, 2025 Time: 9:40 p.m. ET 9:40 p.m. ET TV channel: TBS (watch on Sling TV) TBS (watch on Sling TV) Stream: Sling TV What time is Arizona vs. Oregon basketball today? Arizona and Oregon take the court at 9:40 p.m. ET. Watch Oregon vs. Arizona with Sling TV Arizona vs. Oregon odds, lines, spread Spread: Arizona -3.5 Arizona -3.5 Total: 152.5 152.5 Moneyline: Arizona -172, Oregon +144 Arizona's offense has been better over its last 10 games, scoring 83.9 points per contest compared to the 82.1 it has averaged this season. Oregon is averaging 76.5 points per game over its previous 10 games, which is 0.1 more than its average for the season (76.4). March Madness Second Round schedule Purdue Boilermakers (4) vs. McNeese Cowboys (12): Saturday, 12:10 p.m. ET on CBS Saturday, 12:10 p.m. ET on CBS St. John's Red Storm (2) vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (10): Saturday, 2:54 p.m. ET on CBS Saturday, 2:54 p.m. ET on CBS Texas A&M Aggies (4) vs. Michigan Wolverines (5): Saturday, 5:30 p.m. ET on CBS Saturday, 5:30 p.m. ET on CBS Texas Tech Red Raiders (3) vs. Drake Bulldogs (11): Saturday, 6:10 p.m. ET on TNT Saturday, 6:10 p.m. ET on TNT Auburn Tigers (1) vs. Creighton Bluejays (9): Saturday, 7:10 p.m. ET on TBS Saturday, 7:10 p.m. ET on TBS Houston Cougars (1) vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs (8): Saturday, 8:44 p.m. ET on TNT Saturday, 8:44 p.m. ET on TNT Tennessee Volunteers (2) vs. UCLA Bruins (7): Saturday, 9:40 p.m. ET on TBS Saturday, 9:40 p.m. ET on TBS Florida Gators (1) vs. UConn Huskies (8): Sunday, 12:10 p.m. ET on CBS Sunday, 12:10 p.m. ET on CBS Duke Blue Devils (1) vs. Baylor Bears (9): Sunday, 2:40 p.m. ET on CBS Sunday, 2:40 p.m. ET on CBS Kentucky Wildcats (3) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (6): Sunday, 5:15 p.m. ET on CBS Sunday, 5:15 p.m. ET on CBS Alabama Crimson Tide (2) vs. Saint Mary's Gaels (7): Sunday, 6:10 p.m. ET on TNT Sunday, 6:10 p.m. ET on TNT Maryland Terrapins (4) vs. Colorado State Rams (12): Sunday, 7:10 p.m. ET on TBS Sunday, 7:10 p.m. ET on TBS Iowa State Cyclones (3) vs. Ole Miss Rebels (6): Sunday, 7:45 p.m. ET on truTV Sunday, 7:45 p.m. ET on truTV Michigan State Spartans (2) vs. New Mexico Lobos (10): Sunday, 8:40 p.m. ET on TNT Sunday, 8:40 p.m. ET on TNT Arizona Wildcats (4) vs. Oregon Ducks (5): Sunday, 9:40 p.m. ET on TBS Arizona Wildcats basketball schedule Oregon Ducks basketball schedule Watch Oregon vs. Arizona with Sling TV
