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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.

Michigan head coach John Beilein, right, watches during practice at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Michigan plays Texas Tech in a West Regional semifinal on Thursday. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Ducks long shots in seed only as powerhouses start Sweet 16

By Dave Skretta Mar. 28, 2019 02:32 AM EDT
The closest thing to a long shot left in the NCAA Tournament is in the Sweet 16 for

Attorney Michael Avenatti delivers remarks in front of federal court after his initial appearance in an extortion case Monday, March 25, 2019, in New York. Avenatti was arrested Monday on charges that included trying to shake down Nike for as much as $25 million by threatening the company with bad publicity. (AP Photo/Kevin Hagen).
True to form, Avenatti attacks Nike a day after arrest

By Jim Mustian Mar. 26, 2019 07:14 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Attorney Michael Avenatti came out swinging Tuesday against Nike,

Wisconsin's Nate Reuvers, left, and Brad Davison sit on the bench during the second half of a first-round against Oregon in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Oregon extends March run with 72-54 win over Wisconsin

By Josh Dubow Mar. 22, 2019 06:53 PM EDT
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Oregon was stumbling toward the end of a disappointing season

Kansas State's Barry Brown Jr. (5) and Iowa State's Cameron Lard (2) chase a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big 12 men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. Iowa State won 63-59. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
NCAA tournament teams in San Jose content to slow it down

By Josh Dubow Mar. 21, 2019 07:28 PM EDT
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — When fans settle in to watch the NCAA Tournament games at the

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo thanks fans as he walks off after defeating Michigan 65-60 in an NCAA college basketball championship game in the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Izzo, Self among the college coaches who shined this season

By Dave Skretta Mar. 18, 2019 04:42 PM EDT
Given the track record that Michigan State coach Tom Izzo and Kansas counterpart Bill

Oregon's Will Richardson, left, and Ehab Amin guard Washington's Noah Dickerson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the final of the Pac-12 men's tournament Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Oregon rolls over Washington 68-48 to win Pac-12 title

By John Marshall Mar. 17, 2019 12:38 AM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Oregon was the Pac-12's preseason favorite, yet did not play like it

UCLA guard Jaylen Hands, right, shoots as Oregon forward Miles Norris defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Los Angeles. UCLA won 90-83. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Hands leads UCLA's 2nd-half rally to beat Oregon 90-83

By Beth Harris Feb. 24, 2019 12:22 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jaylen Hands nearly couldn't miss. He stopped and popped 3

Oregon State's Stephen Thompson Jr. (1) passes from beneath the basket while under pressure from Oregon's Kenny Wooten (14) and Louis King during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State sweeps series with 72-57 win over Oregon

By Anne M. Peterson Feb. 17, 2019 01:43 AM EST
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — For the Beavers, it was more about the league than the rivalry

Washington State Oregon's Ehab Amin, left, and Payton Pritchard battle Washington State's Robert Franks Jr. for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan 27, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
King, Wooten lead Oregon past Washington State 78-58

Jan. 27, 2019 10:07 PM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — A timely chalk talk with Bill Walton inspired Oregon's Kenny

Washington's Matisse Thybulle pulls down a rebound during the team's NCAA college basketball game against Oregon on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
Washington holds off Oregon's late rally for 61-56 win

Jan. 25, 2019 12:08 AM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — David Crisp knew Washington had the right man at the line with