Highly-Coveted Transfer Forward Austin Rapp Visiting Oregon Ducks

Portland Pilots' 6-10 forward Austin Rapp was one of the best freshman in all of college basketball this past season. The Australian native has narrowed down his next destination to the Oregon Ducks, Michigan Wolverines, Iowa Hawkeyes, Wisconsin Badgers, and Clemson Tigers. Four of those five play in the Big Ten Conference.

Rapp recently took a visit to Madison and see what coach Greg Gard has to offer this past Monday, March 31. Most recently, Rapp posted from Eugene on Wednesday, April 2 on an Oregon Ducks visit.

Highly-Coveted Transfer Forward Austin Rapp Visiting Oregon Ducks | Austin Rapp Instagram

Oregon’s Jadrian Tracey, center, goes up for a shot against Portland’s Austin Rapp in overtime at Matthew Knight Arena. | Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Under coach Shanty Legans and the Portland Pilots out of the West Coast Conference, Rapp averaged 13.8 points on a 35.2 three-point percentage, 6.5 rebound, 2.5 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game in his freshman campaign. He hit 83 total three-pointers, the second-most made by a freshman in 2024-25.

With his height almost reaching seven-foot, Rapp moves well off the ball and coming off screens for looks out on the perimeter. His mobility at his size allows him to score off the dribble similar to that of someone at the guard position.

Against Oregon in Eugene in 2024 non-conference play, Rapp finished with nine points on 3-for-8 three-point shooting, nine rebounds, five assists, and two blocks in the 80-70 overtime loss to the Ducks on Nov. 12.

“He’s been a good anchor for us defensively. He gets over six rebounds a game, and he’s very talented offensively. He’s probably one of the most talented freshmen in the country, and he’s proven that night in and night out…When he plays well, our team is really successful.”
Shanty Legans via The Beacon

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Rapp was the West Coast Conference's Freshman of the Year along with being named to the Second Team All-Conference. He was second in scoring and first in both rebounds and blocks for the Pilots.

On3 ranks Rapp as the No. 35 overall transfer in the portal. He’s also currently ranked as the No. 9 power forward transfer available.

“He’s been a great leader. When we’re out there, he helps the guys [and] he talks them through things. When it’s about basketball and his academics, he’s really mature. His leadership has been a plus for us because, coming in, you don’t expect too much out of a freshman. He leads by example at times, and he works really hard.”
Shanty Legans via The Beacon

Texas A&M Aggies guard Jace Carter (0) and Texas A&M guard Manny Obaseki (35) guard Texas Longhorns forward Devon Pryor — Texas A&M Aggies guard Jace Carter (0) and Texas A&M Aggies guard Manny Obaseki (35) guard Texas Longhorns forward Devon Pryor (22) during their second round game of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 13, 2025. | Nicole Hester / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Oregon coach Dana Altman landed their first incoming transfer in Texas forward Devon Pryor over the weekend on March 29. The 6-7 sophomore forward 3.2 points for the Longhorns this past season.

Other names in the portal that the Ducks' coaching staff have reached out to are Louisville Cardinals junior guard Koren Johnson and Longwood Lancers sophomore guard Colby Garland. Support in the backcourt seems to be evident at this point of Altman's focus for the completion of the 2025-26 roster.