Oregon
Oregon forward Oleksandr Kobzystyi adds weight, looking forward to 2025-26
SEATTLE — Oleksandr Kobzystyi was a late addition to Oregon’s roster this season and hopes to take a bigger role in 2025-26.
Kobzystyi, who goes by Sasha, appeared in just two games for a total of eight minutes for the Ducks this season. The 6-foot-7 forward had to sit out six games due to his past play in Europe and a few others due to ailments.
This season was largely about developing for Kobzystyi, who said he’s gained a significant strength and aims to put it to use next season.
“I think this year was really hard for me but I definitely got better,” Kobzystyi said. “I definitely worked on my body; I gained 30 pounds. I was 180, now I’m 210-211. I was trying to adapt to the game. It’s different form European basketball. Getting used to everything, new country, new culture, new teammates, new everything.
“It’s a more physical game. That’s why I gained 30 pounds. I was lifting more. I feel more confident now and more tougher on the court, can take those bumps, hits.”
Kobzystyi sees himself as a small forward and said he would matchup against TJ Bamba and Jadrian Tracey, who are each 6-foot-5, in practice.
“When I got here it was pretty hard for me because it was a big difference where (Tracey)’s bigger than me, stronger than me,” Kobzystyi said. “But I’m taller than they are so I need to use that length. Now I’m stronger too so it’s easier for me to guard them or to play against them in general.”
Kobzystyi has at least one year of eligibility remaining and it’s unclear whether he’ll be able to utilize a redshirt for this season.
He is one of four UO players to state their intent to return next season, along with Tracey, Jamari Phillips and Dezdrick Lindsay.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon State Police are investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting that took place in Lincoln County on Wednesday.
Officers from the Newport Police Department, as well as OSP, responded to the 1500 block of the Siletz River Highway just before 4 p.m. to conduct a follow-up investigation, which later escalated into a fatal shooting.
The suspect is dead, and no officers or members of the community were injured, OSP said.
The investigation is ongoing.
The 2026 MLB Draft is around the corner, which means the Oregon Ducks will soon get the answer to some big questions surrounding next season’s roster. Who will be drafted and sign with an MLB team, and who will opt to suit up for the Ducks in 2027?
The Ducks could have a better idea of where they stand next week, when the program watches three stars and a committed prospect participate in the 2026 MLB Draft Combine in Phoenix, Arizona. The combine is set to begin on June 23 at Chase Field and will showcase 335 draft prospects during the four-day event.
Many of those prospects are collegiate stars. Oregon will watch second baseman Ryan Cooney, shortstop Maddox Molony and right-handed pitcher Cal Scolari all suit up for the combine to solidify their draft position less than a month away from the big day.
The second baseman for the Ducks slashed 331/.420/.524 and led the team in hits (82), doubles (22) and extra-base hits (31) while swiping 13 bases. Cooney also earned first-team All-Big Ten honors and a spot on the Eugene Regional all-tournament team. He is likely to be the first Duck selected in the upcoming draft, but he could return for his final season of eligibility.
Molony is also able to return to his hometown team for one final season, and he remains one of the biggest questions for the Ducks after an unusually poor season at the plate. Entering the season, Molony was a top-50 prospect for the 2026 MLB Draft with the potential to sneak into the first round. However, Molony put together his worst season at the plate in his three seasons with the Ducks, hitting for just a .233 average with 12 home runs and 39 RBIs. The most recent prospect rankings slid Molony to No. 173 overall. His outstanding defense is still enough to warrant a high selection.
Scolari dominated down the stretch for the Ducks, landing him on MLB draft prospect watch lists. He finished the season with a 3.32 ERA and 85 strikeouts. Scolari’s mid-90s fastball paired with a wipeout slider has elevated him as a prospect. He also throws a changeup and a slow curveball. The Nevada native could also return to Oregon, still with two seasons of eligibility.
One Oregon commit will also make the trip to the desert for the combine, putting his potential future with the Ducks on the rocks. Outfielder Andruw Giles from Basic Academy in Henderson, Nevada, will take the field and potentially boost his draft stock enough to skip the college path altogether. The left-handed outfielder has a smooth swing at the plate, hitting for average and power, and he has a strong arm to play a corner outfield spot. Giles was named the Prep Baseball Nevada Co-Player of the Year, despite limited action at the plate.
“The numbers don’t lie as (Giles) put up a .494 batting average, collecting 38 hits in just 77 at-bats,” Prep Baseball’s Brett Harrison wrote. “He proved to be a legitimate extra-base machine, spraying the field with 11 doubles, 4 triples, and 5 home runs while crossing the plate 28 times and driving in 23 runs. His ability to drive the ball while maintaining discipline allowed him to reach base at a .606 clip, making him one of the most consistent table-setters not only in the state, but the west region.”
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The Oregon Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 16, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from June 16 drawing
12-20-53-67-70, Mega Ball: 12
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from June 16 drawing
1PM: 2-7-7-0
4PM: 4-8-9-6
7PM: 3-4-2-2
10PM: 5-8-3-3
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
When are the Oregon Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 7:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 7:59 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 4: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily.
- Win for Life: 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Megabucks: 7:29 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Oregon editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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