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The Oregon Ducks are ranked No. 21 in On3’s way-too-early college basketball rankings after NBA Draft decisions. Oregon got a huge boost when Nate Bittle announced earlier this week that he would be forgoing the 2025 NBA Draft and returning to Oregon for his fifth season. Are the Ducks ranked too low?

College Basketball News / Oregon Ducks on SI / May 28

Oregon Ducks Star Center Nate Bittle Forgoes NBA, Returns For Fifth Season

The Oregon Ducks and coach Dana Altman received good news today about center Nate Bittle. It was announced by college basketball insider Jon Rothstein

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Golden State Warriors Invite Oregon Ducks' Nate Bittle for Pre-NBA Draft Workout

The Golden State Warriors' 2024-25 season ended at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals. The franchise has an apparent need to fill out the five spot during the offseason, whether it is to be done through the NBA Draft or free agent acquisitions is to be seen.

College Basketball News / Oregon Ducks on SI / May 3

Oregon Ducks' Nate Bittle Snubbed From NBA Draft Combine: Maintains NCAA Eligibility

Oregon Ducks center Nate Bittle has not been invited to the NBA Draft combine ahead of the draft in June. Bittle declared for the 2025 NBA Draft in March but maintains one year of college eligibility, leaving the door open for a return to coach Dana Altman's Ducks.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 31

Oregon Center Announces NBA Draft Decision

Unfortunately for the Oregon Ducks, their season ended at the hands of a familiar foe: the Arizona Wildcats. Former Pac-12 rivals, Oregon, fell by just

College Basketball News / Oregon Ducks on SI / March 31

Oregon Ducks' Nate Bittle Declares For NBA Draft, Maintains NCAA Eligibility

Oregon Ducks center Nate Bittle announced on Monday that he is declaring for the NBA Draft, but he is also maintaining his college eligibility, leaving the door open for a return to Oregon.

College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / March 19

Oregon Vs. Liberty 1st Round Preview | 2025 NCAA Tournament

The No. 5 seed in the East Region Oregon Ducks(24-9) are set to take on the No. 12 seed Liberty Flames(28-6) in the 1st Round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

College Basketball News / Oregon Ducks on SI / March 15

NCAA Tournament: What Oregon Ducks Must Improve To Make March Madness Run

The Oregon Ducks' eight-game winning streak has come to an end after falling to the Michigan State Spartans in the Big Ten Conference Tournament quarterfinals, 74-64.

College Basketball News / Oregon Ducks on SI / March 11

Oregon Ducks' Jackson Shelstad, Nate Bittle Earn All-Big Ten Honors

Oregon Ducks guard Jackson Shelstad and center Nate Bittle earned third-team All-Big Ten honors as voted on by coaches, the conference announced on Tuesday.

Ducks Culture of Winning Extends to All Sports

In Seattle, Oregon Men's Basketball drubbed the Dubs 80-73 in overtime as center Nate Bittle poured in a career-high 36 points on 13-20 shooting. The roundball Ducks finished the regular season 23-8.

College Basketball News / Oregon Ducks on SI / March 9

Oregon Ducks Defeat Washington Huskies, Take Win Streak Into March Madness

EUGENE – March Madness has arrived, and the Oregon Ducks men's basketball team is heading into postseason play with a dangerous level of momentum. The

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 9

Nate Bittle goes for 36 as Oregon beats Washington in OT

Oregon 7-footer Nate Bittle dropped a career-high 36 points and added a game-high 12 rebounds as the Ducks outlasted Washington 80-73 in overtime Sunday in Big Ten play at Seattle.

College Basketball News / Oregon Ducks on SI / March 8

Oregon Ducks' Nate Bittle Chance To Make Program History

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has named the five finalists for the Kareem-Abdul Jabbar Award. The honor is given to the best center in the college basketball each year.

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College Basketball News / Oregon Ducks on SI / March 1

Oregon Ducks' Nate Bittle, Jadrian Tracey Granted Extra Year of Eligibility From NCAA

A pair of seniors for the Oregon Ducks were granted an extra year of eligibility by the NCAA. In a press conference with coach Dana Altman, he confirmed that center Nate Bittle and guard Jadrian Tracey were given the option to return next season.

College Basketball News / Oregon Ducks on SI / February 24

Oregon Ducks' Nate Bittle Makes Program History, Earns Big Ten Conference Player Of The Week

Oregon Ducks center Nate Bittle earned Big Ten Conference Player of the Week for the week of February 17-23, becoming the first Duck to do so. Bittle led the Ducks to three wins this week, including a 77-73 overtime win at No.

College Basketball News / Oregon Ducks on SI / February 23

EXCLUSIVE: Oregon Ducks' Nate Bittle Addresses Weight Gain, Injuries, Big Ten Physicality

The Oregon Ducks have righted the wrongs of their previous five-game losing skid, as they're now riding a four-game winning streak after upsetting the No.

College Basketball News / Oregon Ducks on SI / February 22

EXCLUSIVE: Oregon Ducks' Nate Bittle Compares Physicality In Big Ten vs. Pac-12

The Oregon Ducks have righted the wrongs of their previous five-game losing skid, as they're now riding a four-game winning streak after beating the No.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 22

Oregon storms back to stun No. 11 Wisconsin

Nate Bittle scored 23 points and Oregon erased a 17-point deficit to upset No. 11 Wisconsin 77-73 in overtime Saturday in Madison, Wis. The Ducks (20-8, 9-8 Big Ten) also got 14 points from Keeshawn Barthelemy and 13 from Jackson Shelstad.

College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / February 22

ESPN BET reveals insane win probability, odds Oregon overcame to beat Wisconsin

With 7:31 to go in Saturday’s game against Wisconsin, Oregon center Nate Bittle missed a jump shot. At that point, the Ducks trailed by 15 points – the largest deficit of the second half.

College Basketball News / Oregon Ducks on SI / February 20

Oregon Ducks Beat Iowa With Clutch Performance From Nate Bittle: Snap Road Losing Streak

The Oregon Ducks beat the Iowa Hawkeyes in Iowa City on Wednesday night. Oregon was able to fend off a Hawkeyes second half comeback, and escaped with an 80-78 road win.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 19

Nate Bittle's last-second swat seals Oregon's win over Iowa

Nate Bittle's 21 points, 10 rebounds and key blocked shot led Oregon to a thrilling 80-78 win over Iowa on Wednesday in Iowa City. In the final seconds, Bittle stepped out on defense and blocked Josh Dix's 3-point shot, and Iowa's rebound follow was no good as the clock expired.

College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 8

Two Oregon Playmakers MSU Must Limit

The Michigan State Spartans' season hit a few bumps in the road when the team traveled to the West Coast. Taking on both USC and UCLA and walking away with zero victories, the Spartans will look to erase their two-game skid by taking a highly anticipated matchup against the Oregon Ducks.

College Basketball News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / January 24

Gophers eye third straight upset against road warrior Oregon

Gophers men's basketball will host Oregon at the Barn this Saturday for the first time since 2001 when Rick Rickert was roaming the floor. The No. 15 Ducks hold a perfect 4-0 record on the road, proving to be a tough test for Minnesota.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 18

No. 17 Purdue gets first Top 25 victory since November

No. 17 Purdue beats Oregon for first Top 25 victory since November

The Purdue Boilermakers hadn't won a game against a ranked opponent since November 29, 2024. That all went away on Saturday as they went on the road to Eugene and knocked off No. 13 Oregon, 65-58.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 22

Nate Bittle leads Oregon past Oregon State

Nate Bittle established career highs of 23 points and 14 rebounds and also blocked three shots to help Oregon rally to a 78-75 victory over bitter rival Oregon State on Thursday night in Corvallis, Ore.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 9

Nate Bittle comes up big again, leading Oregon past Montana

Nate Bittle continued to look strong in his return from a wrist injury and long-term illness that forced him out of much of last season, leading Oregon to a 79-48 win over Montana Friday night in Eugene, Ore.