Oregon Ducks Basketball: A Major Shakeup

0:00On March 25, the Oregon Ducks men's basketball team is facing a major shakeup after a dismal season. Their top three players, Ford, Kwame Evans Jr., Pointgar, Jackson Shellstad, and Center Nate Biddle, are all leaving the program. Evans and Shellstad entered the transfer portal this week for their final eligibility year, while Biddle's college career is over. This comes after the Ducks posted their worst record under Coach Dana Altman, finishing 12 wins and 20 losses. After this season, things look shaky from the start, with close calls in early games and constant turnovers plaguing the offense. Injuries sideline Shellstad for 20 games, wings lack shooting, and a hyped international edition didn't pan out. Non-conference losses piled up, and they never found their footing in the tough Big 10, marking Altman's first sub-21 year in 15. Seasons. Fans and insiders are buzzing about what this means for the program's future, especially with Altman at 67 years old. These dismiss retirement talk, but the shifting landscape of transfers and name, image, and

1:02likeness deals, has led other coaches to step away. Athletic director Rahm Mullins faces a big call on whether to stick with the legend, or see change during this low point. Looking ahead, the roster is thin, with big holes at Pointgard and Center, and returning players like Sean Stewart and Destrick Lindsay struggle with. Shooting in size. Incoming freshman Taj Aresa adds some promise, but the transfer portal will be key to landing starters across multiple spots. With decisions needed fast in this competitive conference, Oregon has plenty of rebuilding ahead to return to tournament contention.