EUGENE — Jackson Shelstad may be able to begin non-contact practice in the coming days.

The Oregon point guard, who broke his hand last month, was officially listed as questionable but did not play in Tuesday’s season opener against Hawaii.

Shelstad, who was not wearing a split while on the bench, visited with doctors earlier Tuesday and got positive feedback.

“Everything looks good,” Oregon coach Dana Altman said. “I think they’re going to talk with his parents and talk with the doctors again. Maybe start doing some non-contact stuff.

“We obviously need him. He runs our stuff. He knows our stuff. I think he can get us organized and we can start running some stuff.”

Oregon committed 21 turnovers, its most since 2013, in the 60-59 win over Hawaii. Wei Lin committed four of those turnovers while starting at point guard in place of Shelstad, who averaged 13.7 points and 2.7 assists in 35 starts last season.

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Oregon Ducks

Eugene, Oregon; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Ducks -12.5; over/under is 146.5

BOTTOM LINE: Oregon hosts Hawaii in the season opener.

Oregon finished 25-10 overall with a 12-4 record at home during the 2024-25 season. The Ducks shot 46.0% from the field and 34.4% from 3-point range last season.

Hawaii finished 2-9 on the road and 15-16 overall last season. The Rainbow Warriors averaged 70.1 points per game while allowing opponents to score 71.2 last season.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) – One of the oldest male lions in North America celebrated his birthday over the weekend at the Oregon Zoo.

Zawadi Mungu turned 18 on Sunday and celebrated with some of his favorite treats. According to the zoo, male lions rarely live past 12 in the wild.

“We have a team of veterinarians, nutritionists, care staff and maintenance workers who collaborate to give Zawadi the best life possible,” said Kelly Gomez, who oversees the zoo’s Africa area. “He’s a pampered cat, as he should be at his age.”

The zoo says staff noticed some weakness earlier this year in Zawadi’s back legs. Workers added ramps inside the lion habitat to help him safely climb around.

The veterinary team also came up with a regimen of physical therapy and cold-laser treatments to help strengthen Zawadi’s muscles and reduce inflammation. The zoo says results have been promising.

“Zawadi is doing very well with his therapeutic treatments,” said Dr. Carlos Sanchez, the zoo’s head veterinarian. “His legs are stronger, his mobility is improving, and he seems to be feeling good.”

Zawadi has been at the Oregon Zoo since 2009. He has fathered two litters of cubs, and two of them – Niara and Mashayu – still live at the zoo.

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