Anthony Mathis
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 coach Dana Altman talks to the team before an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
No. 13 Oregon claims Pac-12 with 80-67 win over Stanford

Mar. 08, 2020 01:23 AM 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

Oregon's Addison Patterson, left, and Will Richardson, right, pressure Utah's Timmy Allen during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Pritchard scores 25 as No. 17 Oregon beats Utah 80-62

Feb. 16, 2020 11:26 PM EST

Oregon's Payton Pritchard celebrates after scoring against California in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Pritchard keeps building legacy at Oregon

By Anne M. Peterson Feb. 12, 2020 06:17 PM EST

Oregon's Payton Pritchard, second from right, shoots past California's Lars Thiemann (21) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Pritchard Breaks Oregon's Assists Record In Win Over Cal

By Joe Stiglich Jan. 30, 2020 11:23 PM EST

Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV is congratulated by fans as they storm the court after the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oregon Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado won 74-65. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Wright takes over late, Colorado beats No. 4 Oregon 74-65

By Pat Graham Jan. 02, 2020 11:29 PM EST

Oregon forward C.J. Walker (14), dunks against Alabama State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
No. 6 Oregon routs Alabama St. 98-59 in warmup for Pac-12

Dec. 29, 2019 06:14 PM EST

Texas Southern's Justin Hopkins, left, works against Oregon's Chris Duarte for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Pritchard, No. 8 Oregon survive upset bid by Texas Southern

Dec. 22, 2019 12:54 AM EST

Oregon head coach Dana Altman reacts to a play against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 10 Oregon outlasts No. 5 Michigan 71-70 in OT

By Noah Trister Dec. 14, 2019 02:46 PM EST

Oregon's Chris Duarte shoots over Hawaii's Samuta Avea, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 13 Ducks stop a 2-game slide with 89-64 win over Hawaii

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 07, 2019 09:04 PM 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 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

Florida's Kerry Blackshear Jr speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Tip Ins: Blackshear Jr leads latest crop of impact transfers

By Dave Skretta Oct. 28, 2019 03:04 AM EDT

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

New Mexico's Anthony Mathis (32) shoots as Utah State's Justin Bean (12) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Merrill's 23 lifts Utah St. over Lobos 91-83 in MWC tourney

Mar. 15, 2019 12:39 AM EDT

Maluach leads New Mexico over Colorado State 77-65

By Glen Rosales Mar. 03, 2019 12:33 AM EST
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Makuach Maluach had his first career double-double with a season-high 23 points and a career-high 10 rebounds as New Mexico dominated the...

Queta scores 23 to carry Utah St. over New Mexico 71-55

Feb. 21, 2019 01:33 AM EST
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Neemias Queta had 23 points and 10 rebounds as Utah State topped New Mexico 71-55 on Wednesday night. Queta made 10 of 12 shots. He...

Taylor, Huggins combine for 45 points, Fresno St. beats NM

By Glen Rosales Feb. 16, 2019 09:31 PM EST
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Deshon Taylor scored 26 and Braxton Huggins added 19 in the second half Saturday to help Fresno State outlast New Mexico 81-73. ...