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The Toronto Raptors have one more two-way contract left to fill between now and the start of training camp. Jaden Bradley and Chucky Hepburn occupy the first two spots, but the third one could go to big man Nate Bittle, who went undrafted this year out of Oregon.

Raptors add frontcourt depth with Nate Bittle signing

It looks like the Toronto Raptors are trying to address one of their biggest offseason needs: adding more size. Toronto announced Friday that it has agreed to a deal with centre Nate Bittle.

College Basketball News / Oregon Ducks on SI / May 13

Former Oregon Star Nate Bittle's G League Combine Outings Have Mixed Results

True center Nate Bittle represented the Oregon Ducks at the G League Combine at the Wintrust Arena and the Marriott Marquis in Chicago, Illinois. Over the weekend of May 8, NBA executives and scouts had some more to be desired from the 2021 McDonald's All-American and 2025 Third Team All-Big Ten Conference member.

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College Basketball News / Oregon Ducks on SI / May 3

Oregon Center Nate Bittle's NBA Draft Stock Update

A combination of 44 college basketball and international players were invited to the 2026 G League Combine. One of those names listed is Oregon Ducks center Nate Bittle as he embarks on the first step of his professional basketball journey.

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Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

College Basketball News / Oregon Ducks on SI / March 11

Big Ten Program Shows Nate Bittle Heartwarming Gesture After Oregon Ducks Loss

Center Nate Bittle left the court for the final time in his Oregon Ducks career on Monday following the program’s loss in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament.

College Basketball News / Oregon Ducks on SI / March 9

Oregon Ducks Injury Report Ahead of Big Ten Tournament Opener vs. Maryland

The Oregon Ducks are set to face the Maryland Terrapins in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament on Tuesday at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

College Basketball News / Oregon Ducks on SI / March 7

Oregon Ducks Coach Posts Heartwarming Message to Nate Bittle Before Senior Day

EUGENE – The men’s basketball regular season is set to come to a conclusion. The final game of the season provides the Oregon Ducks with an opportunity to honor their seniors ahead of a matchup with the Washington Huskies at Matthew Knight Arena.

College Basketball News / Oregon Ducks on SI / February 26

Three Biggest Takeaways From Oregon's Upset Win Over Wisconsin

Despite their struggles this year, the Oregon Ducks men’s basketball team has seen positive results on the court in the final stretch of the regular season.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 26

Oregon uses strong second half to take down Wisconsin

Oregon made 17 of 24 shots in the second half, scoring 55 points in the final 20 minutes in an 85-71 win over Wisconsin Wednesday night in Big Ten men's basketball from Eugene, Ore.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 25

Preview: Wisconsin readies to face one of the counties best centers in Oregon's Nate Bittle

Wisconsin opens up its West Coast swing with a trip to Eugene to take on Oregon tonight, the first of three of four on the road for the Badgers to close the regular season.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 21

Nate Bittle's free throws cap Oregon's comeback to beat USC

Nate Bittle's decisive free throws with 10.2 seconds remaining capped a game-ending 7-0 run for Oregon on its way to a 71-70 win at Southern California on Saturday in Big Ten play at Los Angeles.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 14

Oregon downs Penn State to snap 10-game skid

Oregon overcame a slow start and held on for an 83-72 win over Penn State in Big Ten play on Saturday afternoon in Eugene, Ore. The Ducks (9-16, 2-12 Big Ten) put an end to a 10-game losing streak with the win, and were led by Takai Simpkins and Nate Bittle with 22 points each.

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Derailed by Injuries, Ducks Hoping to Finish Strong: Despite enduring worst season in 30 years, Dana Altman has kept Oregon battling

In his first 15 seasons as head coach of the Oregon men’s basketball program, Dana Altman strung together 15-straight 20+ win seasons, never missing a postseason appearance.

College Basketball News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / February 9

3 Instant Takeaways from Indiana Basketball's 92-74 Win vs Oregon

Lamar Wilkerson looked toward Indiana basketball's student section and smiled. Oregon coach Dana Altman looked at his star player, senior center Nate Bittle, and yelled with an additional level of anger reserved for moments such as leaving too much space for one of the nation's best shooters.

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 28

3 Ducks Who Can Seriously Threaten UCLA's March Prospects

The Bruins need to have a big win against Oregon here, but there are three Ducks who could prove to make that a tall-task. UCLA entering this game are slight favorites, still they are coming in with plenty of momentum on their hip.

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 28

5 Key UCLA Stat Predictions in Rematch vs. Oregon

Taking a look at how each UCLA starter could perform against a struggling Oregon team. By no means will UCLA's matchup be easy, but with Oregon's leading scorer, Nate Bittle, expected to miss time, UCLA should have a considerable edge in the paint.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 24

Washington, Oregon endure injury woes, losing streaks

Oregon won't have its two best players once again when the Ducks face Washington in Big Ten play on Sunday afternoon in Seattle. Senior center Nate Bittle, a preseason all-Big Ten selection, likely will miss another two or three weeks with an ankle injury -- the second one to cost him time this season.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 28

Nate Bittle powers Oregon to convincing win over Omaha

Nate Bittle had 26 points and nine rebounds to lead Oregon to an 80-57 victory Sunday over Omaha at Eugene, Ore., in the last non-conference game of the season for both teams.

College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / December 25

Oregon's Nate Bittle Continues to put Together Solid Senior Season

The Oregon basketball team has had a rocky start to the 2025-26 NCAA season. After starting the campaign with four consecutive wins, the Ducks gone 2-6 in their last eight contests.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 27

Creighton handles Nate Bittle-less Oregon in Las Vegas

Blake Harper racked up 18 points and nine rebounds as Creighton withstood a second-half comeback to defeat Oregon 76-66 in a consolation game of the Players Era men's tournament Thursday in Las Vegas.

College Basketball News / Oregon Ducks on SI / October 25

Why Star Center Nate Bittle Was Oregon's MVP in Exhibition Win vs. Utah

The Oregon Ducks men's basketball team faced off against a former Pac-12 foe on Friday night, defeating the Utah Utes 73-53 in an exhibition matchup at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / August 27, 2025

CBS Sports Ranks Oregon's Nate Bittle Over Illinois' Tomislav Ivisic: A Fair Evaluation?

CBS Sports’ Isaac Trotter identified the best "true centers" in the country, and the top two on the list feature in the Big Ten – including Illinois’ Tomislav Ivisic, who Trotter ranks at No.

Nate Bittle News / Total Apex Sports / March 19, 2025

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 / Yardbarker / January 18, 2025

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 9, 2024

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.