Ducks Ride Some Cowboys In Big Win

Dean Davis FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Can you believe it? The Oregon Ducks, the team that was projected to be one of the worst in the Pac-12 Conference this year, just played a game in the Big Dance. That alone is an accomplishment by itself! But, knowing Coach Dana Altman, we knew that just being there wasn’t enough for this hungry squad. The Ducks took on …

Ducks Basketball Future Looking Bright

Nik Brownlee FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Embrace it. Indulge in it. Revel in it. March Madness is upon us. And unless you are terribly out of “the know,” than you know the Oregon Ducks play Oklahoma State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament today at 3:50 p.m. on TBS. Win or lose, this season has been a pleasant surprise for Duck fans everywhere. With …

From the Bottom to the Top, Oregon Goes Dancing Three Years in a Row

Pat Pannu FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

At the beginning of the season in November, who would have thought that a team returning only four starters would head into the post season seeded eight in the NCAA tournament? Yet that is exactly what the Oregon Ducks accomplished, shocking teams, fans and analysts all over. For the Ducks, the off season was filled with one hit after another. The …

Do Not Sleep on the Men From Stillwater

Spencer Thomas FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

On paper, eighth-seeded Oregon’s first-round NCAA Tournament matchup with ninth-seeded Oklahoma State appears to be a one-sided affair favoring the Ducks. Per ESPN.com, the Cowboys are 178th in the nation in points per game, and 145th in field goal percentage. Oregon, meanwhile, checks in at 26th in the country in scoring, and a respectable 63rd in field goal percentage, shooting …

Joseph Young Comes Up Clutch Down the Stretch

Austin Willhoft FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

In an epic nail-biter, the Ducks came out victorious with an impressive three-pointer from Joseph Young with only 1.1 seconds left to take the win, 67-64. With only one second left on the clock, the Utes were unable to answer back and the celebration started on the court. For the second time this year, Oregon took down No.17 Utah in …

Despite Slow Start, Oregon Prevails Against Colorado

Omar Garibay FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Joseph Young put up 30 points, seven rebounds and four assists; Elgin Cook added 20 points, and Jalil Abdul-Bassit finished with 15 points to help the Oregon Ducks men’s basketball team defeat the Colorado Buffaloes 93-85 in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday night. Swingman Dwayne Benjamin replaced Jordan Bell in the starting lineup …

A Salute to Dana Altman and a Record Breaking Run

Alex Towne FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

The University of Oregon men’s basketball team has won 20 games in five straight seasons for the first time in the 110-year history of Ducks basketball. Oregon has had a significant run the past half decade, and there is no one more deserving of the Ducks’ success than Head Coach Dana Altman. As a senior at the University, and a lifelong Ducks …

Ducks Finish Season Victorious in Civil War Slugfest

Jordan Ingram FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

The Oregon men’s basketball team finished the regular season with its fifth straight win in a hard fought 65-62 victory over Oregon State Wednesday night at Gill Coliseum. The Ducks improve to 23-8 overall (13-5 Pac-12), earning a first round bye in the Pac-12 tournament, standing just one game behind second place Utah in conference standings. The Beavers (17-13, 8-10), under first year head coach Wayne Tinkle, finish the regular …

Oregon Comes Out Victorious in a Nail Biter

Omar Garibay FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

Joseph Young and Elgin Cook combined for 42 points and 10 rebounds, and Dwayne Benjamin added 15 points and eight rebounds to help the Oregon Ducks come out on top in a thrilling 73-70 victory over the Stanford Cardinal on Sunday afternoon. The Ducks (22-8, 12-5 Pac-12) came into Sunday’s game on a hot streak, winning in seven out of …

How Far Can They Really Go?

Dean Davis FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

The Oregon Ducks men’s basketball team has now won 20 games, which makes 2014-15 the fifth consecutive seasons of at least 20 wins. That has never happened in the 109 previous seasons of Oregon basketball. It’s astonishing to think about where the team was to start the season, and how quickly it has matured into a tournament-caliber squad. But despite their …

Ducks show Resolve in Beating Cal Bears

Charles Fischer, Mr. FishDuck FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

The growth of this Oregon basketball team continues to surprise and impress the Duck fan faithful. Last night in Haas Pavilion our beloved Ducks responded every time to a potential run by Cal as they hit key shots down the stretch and made 10 of 11 foul shots at crunch time to seal the win, 80-69. This simply did not …

Here Come the Ducks: A Look Into the Future

Omar Garibay FishWrap, FishWrap Archive

One of the most important things that we learn about this game called “life” is to live in the moment. We’re taught to appreciate each and every single day and to take advantage of every opportunity that comes our way. Well, I think I want to look a bit into the future. More specifically, I want to look into the …