Anthony Mathis
FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2020, file photo, Oregon's Chris Duarte scores against California in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Berkeley, Calif. Some three weeks to go before the start of the season, and Oregon hadn't yet scrimmaged. The team was already behind with conditioning. The nonconference scheduling was still being sorted out, in part because of varied COVID-19 regulations and testing protocols among possible opponents. So Oregon, ranked No. 20 in the preseason poll, was trying to stay nimble and healthy. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Oregon Ducks move on after Payton Pritchard's departure

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 09, 2020 03:11 PM EST
Like the rest of the Pac-12, the Oregon Ducks face the upcoming season with

Oregon coach Dana Altman talks to the team before an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
No. 13 Oregon claims Pac-12 with 80-67 win over Stanford

Mar. 08, 2020 01:23 AM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The opportunity was there, and Oregon wasn’t about to let

Oregon's Payton Pritchard, left, moves the ball under pressure form Oregon State's Ethan Thompson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 14 Oregon pulls away in 2nd half to beat Oregon 69-54

Feb. 28, 2020 01:29 AM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon wasn’t about to go down twice in one month against

Oregon's Addison Patterson, left, and Will Richardson, right, pressure Utah's Timmy Allen during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Pritchard scores 25 as No. 17 Oregon beats Utah 80-62

Feb. 16, 2020 11:26 PM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Payton Pritchard had a simple explanation for Oregon’s

Oregon's Payton Pritchard celebrates after scoring against California in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Pritchard keeps building legacy at Oregon

By Anne M. Peterson Feb. 12, 2020 06:17 PM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — After Oregon's run to the Sweet 16 last season, guard

Oregon's Payton Pritchard, second from right, shoots past California's Lars Thiemann (21) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Pritchard Breaks Oregon's Assists Record In Win Over Cal

By Joe Stiglich Jan. 30, 2020 11:23 PM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Payton Pritchard did not wait long to turn his night

Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV is congratulated by fans as they storm the court after the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oregon Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado won 74-65. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Wright takes over late, Colorado beats No. 4 Oregon 74-65

By Pat Graham Jan. 02, 2020 11:29 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — McKinley Wright IV received a little pep talk from none

Oregon forward C.J. Walker (14), dunks against Alabama State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
No. 6 Oregon routs Alabama St. 98-59 in warmup for Pac-12

Dec. 29, 2019 06:14 PM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — No. 6 Oregon sure looks ready for the Pac-12.

Texas Southern's Justin Hopkins, left, works against Oregon's Chris Duarte for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Pritchard, No. 8 Oregon survive upset bid by Texas Southern

Dec. 22, 2019 12:54 AM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Payton Pritchard wouldn't let Oregon fall to Texas Southern

Oregon head coach Dana Altman reacts to a play against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 10 Oregon outlasts No. 5 Michigan 71-70 in OT

By Noah Trister Dec. 14, 2019 02:46 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — In a stellar matchup of senior point guards, Payton

Oregon's Chris Duarte shoots over Hawaii's Samuta Avea, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 13 Ducks stop a 2-game slide with 89-64 win over Hawaii

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 07, 2019 09:04 PM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Guard Will Richardson had a simple explanation for the

Oregon's Chris Duarte shoots as Houston's Quentin Grimes, left, and Chris Harris Jr. defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 11 Oregon pulls away from Houston for 78-66 victory

Nov. 22, 2019 11:29 PM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Anthony Mathis had another big shooting night to help No.

Oregon guard Payton Pritchard (3) drives on Boise State in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
Mathis scores 30 points as No. 15 Oregon beats Boise State

Nov. 10, 2019 01:09 AM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Anthony Mathis was on target against Boise State, and so

Oregon's Francis Okoro, left, and Anthony Mathis, right, pressure Fresno State's Assane Diouf, center, during the first half an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
Pritchard lifts No. 15 Oregon over Fresno State 71-57

Nov. 05, 2019 11:10 PM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's roster is almost completely made over from last

Florida's Kerry Blackshear Jr speaks during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college basketball media day, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Tip Ins: Blackshear Jr leads latest crop of impact transfers

By Dave Skretta Oct. 28, 2019 03:04 AM EDT
The days of roster building from the high school ranks are long over, and any

File - In this March 27, 2019, file photo, Oregon's Payton Pritchard shoots during practice for the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Louisville, Ky. Pritchard wants Oregon to dominate from the start this year. Oregon is ranked No. 15 in the AP preseason poll. It is the second straight year the Ducks have been ranked to start the season.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 15 Oregon hopes for consistency this season

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 24, 2019 06:23 PM EDT
Payton Pritchard wants Oregon to dominate from the start this year.

New Mexico's Anthony Mathis (32) shoots as Utah State's Justin Bean (12) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Merrill's 23 lifts Utah St. over Lobos 91-83 in MWC tourney

Mar. 15, 2019 12:39 AM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sam Merrill had 23 points as Utah State beat New Mexico 91-83 in the

Maluach leads New Mexico over Colorado State 77-65

By Glen Rosales Mar. 03, 2019 12:33 AM EST
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Makuach Maluach had his first career double-double with a

Queta scores 23 to carry Utah St. over New Mexico 71-55

Feb. 21, 2019 01:33 AM EST
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Neemias Queta had 23 points and 10 rebounds as Utah State topped

Taylor, Huggins combine for 45 points, Fresno St. beats NM

By Glen Rosales Feb. 16, 2019 09:31 PM EST
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Deshon Taylor scored 26 and Braxton Huggins added 19 in the