Francis Okoro
FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2020, file photo, Oregon's Chris Duarte scores against California in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Berkeley, Calif. Some three weeks to go before the start of the season, and Oregon hadn't yet scrimmaged. The team was already behind with conditioning. The nonconference scheduling was still being sorted out, in part because of varied COVID-19 regulations and testing protocols among possible opponents. So Oregon, ranked No. 20 in the preseason poll, was trying to stay nimble and healthy. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Oregon Ducks move on after Payton Pritchard's departure

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 09, 2020 03:11 PM EST

Oregon's Payton Pritchard, left, moves the ball under pressure form Oregon State's Ethan Thompson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 14 Oregon pulls away in 2nd half to beat Oregon 69-54

Feb. 28, 2020 01:29 AM EST

Colorado's D'Shawn Schwartz, left, shoots over Oregon's Chris Duarte during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 17 Oregon rallies to overtake No 16 Colorado 68-60

By Bob Clark Feb. 13, 2020 11:40 PM EST

Oregon's Shakur Juiston (10) looks for a way around Oregon State's Zach Reichle (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State rallies to beat No. 14 Oregon 63-53

By Gary Horowitz Feb. 09, 2020 12:50 AM EST

Oregon guard Chris Duarte shoots against Arizona guard Josh Green during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
Richardson helps No. 9 Oregon outlast No. 24 Arizona in OT

Jan. 09, 2020 11:40 PM EST

Oregon's Will Richardson shoots over Montana's Sayeed Pridgett during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 8 Oregon routs Montana 81-48 as 6-11 Dante makes debut

Dec. 19, 2019 01:23 AM EST

Oregon's Chris Duarte shoots as Houston's Quentin Grimes, left, and Chris Harris Jr. defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 11 Oregon pulls away from Houston for 78-66 victory

Nov. 22, 2019 11:29 PM EST

Oregon guard Will Richardson, right, shoots in front of Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
No. 14 Oregon holds off No. 13 Memphis 82-74

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 12, 2019 11:25 PM EST

Oregon guard Payton Pritchard (3) drives on Boise State in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
Mathis scores 30 points as No. 15 Oregon beats Boise State

Nov. 10, 2019 01:09 AM EST

Oregon's Francis Okoro, left, and Anthony Mathis, right, pressure Fresno State's Assane Diouf, center, during the first half an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Pritchard lifts No. 15 Oregon over Fresno State 71-57

Nov. 05, 2019 11:10 PM EST

File - In this March 27, 2019, file photo, Oregon's Payton Pritchard shoots during practice for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Louisville, Ky. Pritchard wants Oregon to dominate from the start this year. Oregon is ranked No. 15 in the AP preseason poll. It is the second straight year the Ducks have been ranked to start the season.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 15 Oregon hopes for consistency this season

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 24, 2019 06:23 PM EDT

Florida's Andrew Nembhard, right, is defended by Nevada's Cody Martin (11) during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Villanova Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/24/2019

Mar. 21, 2019 09:21 PM EDT

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo thanks fans as he walks off after defeating Michigan 65-60 in an NCAA college basketball championship game in the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Izzo, Self among the college coaches who shined this season

By Dave Skretta Mar. 18, 2019 04:42 PM EDT

Colorado's McKinley Wright IV drives around Oregon State's Ethan Thompson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Oregon locks down Utah in 66-54 win in Pac-12 quarterfinals

By John Marshall Mar. 15, 2019 01:57 AM EDT

Oregon forward Francis Okoro (33) pulls down a rebound in front of Washington forward Noah Dickerson, second from left, and Oregon guard Ehab Amin (4), during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Oregon plays spoiler knocking off Washington 55-47

By Tim Booth Mar. 10, 2019 12:28 AM EST

Oregon State guard Stephen Thompson Jr. (1) gets a pass off next to Washington guard Matisse Thybulle (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Pac-12 - First Round - Game 2 (win) at Oregon Ducks 3/8/2019

Mar. 07, 2019 12:27 AM EST

Arizona's Jake DesJardins shoots over Oregon's Francis Okoro, with Victor Bailey Jr., right, watching during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Oregon dominates Arizona 73-47

Mar. 03, 2019 01:19 AM EST

Oregon's Kenny Wooten, right, dunks over Arizona State's Luguentz Dort during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
King, Pritchard lead Oregon past Sun Devils 79-51

Mar. 01, 2019 01:41 AM EST

Oregon's Victor Bailey Jr., left, goes up for a rebound against Oregon State's Zach Reichle and Tres Tinkle during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP photo/Chris Pietsch)
Tinkle scores 28 to help Oregon State beat Oregon 77-72

Jan. 05, 2019 11:04 PM EST