The Oregon Ducks men's basketball team will play its first season as a new member of the Big Ten Conference in 2024-25 after leaving the Pac-12 Conference. This is a significant change for the program, which will face new teams and new challenges.
Oregon coach Dana Altman must navigate these changes and challenges to lead the Ducks to a successful season. According to FanDuel's latest betting lines, the Ducks are ranked No. 26 in ESPN's national rankings, outside of the top 25. The Ducks face very tough odds at +8,000 odds to win the National Championship.
March 21, 2024. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.Oregon Ducks guard Jackson Kjelstad (3) brings the ball into the court.
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Last season, the Ducks had a magical run in the postseason, winning the Pac-12 Tournament and earning a berth in the NCAA Tournament. In the end, they lost to Creighton in the second round of the tournament, 86-73 in double overtime, missing out on the Sweet Sixteen.
In its first year in the Big Ten, Oregon State will face a tough schedule that includes home and away games against new conference opponents. The team has made significant changes, with key players leaving or expected to leave, including Jermaine Quinard, Jesse Zarzuela, Kallio Oquendo, Brennan Rigsby and Mahamadou Diawara. Nfari Dante's situation remains uncertain.
Despite these changes, the Ducks will return experienced players such as Jackson Shelstad, Keyshawn Barthelemy, Jadrian Tracy, Kwame Evans Jr., Nate Bittle and Mookie Cook. New transfers Raheim Moss, Brandon Angell, TJ Bamba and freshman Ibrahima Traore will strengthen the roster.
Despite the long odds, Oregon remains a team to watch in the Big Ten Conference. With a strong schedule and a combination of experienced and new players, the Ducks will look to prove themselves and make a breakthrough in the tournament.
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