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Oregon head coach Dana Altman looks toward the scoreboard as he walks off the court, as the Oregon Ducks host the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Feb. 17, 2026, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon.
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Even with the No. 1-ranked player in the 2026 class still available, five-star forward Tyran Stokes, coach Dana Altman and the Oregon Ducks should be focused on a more realistic recruiting target.

Arden Cravalho
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Feb 9, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman reacts to a play against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
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The Oregon Ducks snapped their 10-game losing streak following an 83-72 win over the Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday. How can the Ducks improve their Big Ten standing as they enter the final stretch of the regular season?

Caden Handwork
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Jan 17, 2026; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks starting center Nate Bittle (32) on the Bench with an injury before the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
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Oregon Ducks coach Dana Altman's roster has been stung hard by the injury bug once again. It's not great timing with junior point guard Jackson Shelstad out for the rest of the season and senior center Nate Bittle's future up in the air.

Arden Cravalho
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Jan 5, 2026; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman looks on during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Despite struggling on the court this season, the Oregon Ducks have been active on the recruiting trail in the 2027 cycle. Four-star forward Jalen White has caught the attention of the Ducks' coaching staff and is one of their top targets in the cycle.

Gabriel Duarte
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Jan 22, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) on the court for the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Though basketball legend Lebron James is known for his ties to the Ohio State Buckeyes, one of the Oregon Ducks' biggest Big Ten Conference rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers star continues to show support for Oregon sneakers.

Ally Osborne
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Jan 9, 2026; Atlanta, GA, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning reacts during the first half of the 2025 Peach Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff against the Indiana Hoosiers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Though the 2027–28 season remains years away, the Oregon Ducks are already laying the groundwork on the recruiting trail. On Wednesday, coach Dan Lanning stopped in Chandler, Arizona, to meet with class of 2027 offensive line recruit Dajohn Yarborough.

Ally Osborne
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Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Rainier Beach High School (WA) forward Tyran Stokes (4) against Mater Dei during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Tyran Stokes, the No. 1-ranked high school basketball recruit in the country, will be deciding between the Oregon Ducks, Kentucky Wildcats, Kansas Jayhawks, and, more recently, the Vanderbilt Commodores and Washington Huskies.

Arden Cravalho
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Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo thanks the alumni Izzone for supporting the Spartans in the victory over USC on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.
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The Oregon Ducks lost their fifth consecutive game, losing 68-52 to the No. 12 Michigan State Spartans. In what has been a frustrating season for Oregon, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo had high praise for the Ducks amid their recent struggles.

Caden Handwork
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Jan 5, 2026; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Oregon Ducks center Nate Bittle (32) reacts during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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The Oregon Ducks suffered a big loss when center Nate Bittle sustained a lower body injury in the loss to Nebraska. It's a major blow to the Ducks' hopes of making the NCAA Tournament this season as he was their leading scorer.

Gabriel Duarte
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Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Rainier Beach High School (WA) forward Tyran Stokes (4) against Mater Dei during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Rainier Beach's Tyran Stokes is the No. 1 overall-ranked prospect in the 2026 recruiting class. The 6-7 small forward is contemplating between the Oregon Ducks, Kentucky Wildcats, Kansas Jayhawks, and now the Vanderbilt Commodores.

Arden Cravalho
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Dec 22, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) shoots the ball during the first half against the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
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Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard is recording career-highs in points, assists, and rebounds. Coach Dana Altman has three other Oregon Ducks in the NBA with Dillon Brooks, Chris Boucher, and N'Faly Dante.

Arden Cravalho
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