Oregon Men’s Basketball Game Thread: Ducks Host UC Irvine In NIT First Round

Oregon Geese males’s basketball begins post-season play tonight in opposition to the UC Irvine Anteaters. Or ought to I say Duckeaters? UC Irvine got here to Eugene within the Geese’ second sport of the season and actually put the damage on Oregon, 58-69.

We’re speaking a few Geese squad that was damage by accidents, and whereas I’d prefer to say that isn’t the case now, that’s the case now as effectively. Will Richardson has a season-ending hip harm. Jermaine Couisnard dislocated his left shoulder in opposition to UCLA. N’Faly Dante nonetheless has a nagging proper ankle sprain. A few different Geese are additionally out of the lineup.

The rest of Oregon’s crew has proven vibrant spots. Nathan Bittle must personal the paint. Backups that are actually starters, like Keeshawn Barthelemy will should be productive and win the evening. Oregon is in a greater place than they had been on November eleventh, however they must show it. They’re a problematic #1 NIT seed.

I feel Dante sits this one out. If Oregon advances, then we’ll see at what level Dante and Couisnard can get again in motion.