Artis Cleared to Play Limited Minutes Against Beavers

Reported by Luke Roth on February 26, 2013
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After missing nine games, Dominic Artis should return Thursday.

Oregon coach Dana Altman announced today that Dominic Artis has been medically cleared to play limited minutes in Thursday’s Civil War game against Oregon State. Artis took part in Monday’s team practice for the first time since January 23; the Ducks have gone 5-4 in his absence, and much has been made about Oregon’s struggles without the freshman point guard.

Altman said, “He’s been doing some individual workouts. He did some dry stuff yesterday, and he will be more involved today. If things go well, he’ll give us a few minutes Thursday. We don’t want any setbacks, so we’ll take it slow–and we’ll take it slow Thursday night. He’s moving pretty good. He says, ‘It’s feeling good.” So we’re moving on.”

The coaching staff, along with the trainer, will monitor Artis’ minutes closely, something like a pitch count in baseball. Altman said, “If we can gradually bring him back in the next two weeks, by the Pac-12 Tournament, I think he’ll be at full speed.”

“Johnny will still have to play the major role for at least a few weeks,” Altman said. “Artis and Johnny are a really good combination. They complement each other very well.”

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Luke RothLuke Roth is a retired teacher and coach who has lived in Eugene since 1977. He coached high school basketball for 34 years, including 26 years as Sheldon HS girls varsity basketball coach (1984-2010). Luke taught at Sheldon for 30 years, and in the International HS at South and Sheldon, for 20 years. He taught journalism and advised the school newspaper at Sheldon during his stint there. He is a long-time Duck fan and UO alum (MA 1985). Luke has been married to his wife Catherine for 36 years with two grown children and one eight-year-old grandson. In retirement, Luke spends his time hiking, biking, gardening, writing, and playing the stand-up bass in the Sorrel Way Jam. Follow Luke on Twitter: @luke_lukerothView all posts by Luke Roth →