Francis Okoro
Boise State's Naje Smith, right, drives to the basket past Saint Louis' Francis Okoro (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Boise State Broncos at Saint Louis Billikens 12/10/2022

Dec. 10, 2022 08:58 PM EST

Saint Louis forward Jake Forrester slam dunks the ball against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saint Louis Billikens at Auburn Tigers 11/27/2022

Nov. 27, 2022 04:00 PM EST

Maryland guard Hakim Hart (13) reacts in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Louis, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Maryland Terrapins at Saint Louis Billikens 11/19/2022

Nov. 19, 2022 02:12 PM EST

Saint Louis forward Terrence Hargrove Jr. (22) leaps for the opening tip-off against Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Arnold J. Ward)
Auburn Tigers at Saint Louis Billikens 12/18/2021

Dec. 18, 2021 10:26 PM EST

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'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

Colorado's D'Shawn Schwartz, left, shoots over Oregon's Chris Duarte during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 17 Oregon rallies to overtake No 16 Colorado 68-60

By Bob Clark Feb. 13, 2020 11:40 PM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Will Richardson scored 21 points, including 17 in the

Oregon's Shakur Juiston (10) looks for a way around Oregon State's Zach Reichle (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State rallies to beat No. 14 Oregon 63-53

By Gary Horowitz Feb. 09, 2020 12:50 AM EST
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State coach Wayne Tinkle knew there would be

Oregon guard Chris Duarte shoots against Arizona guard Josh Green during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
Richardson helps No. 9 Oregon outlast No. 24 Arizona in OT

Jan. 09, 2020 11:40 PM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Will Richardson decided it was his time to take over, and

Oregon's Will Richardson shoots over Montana's Sayeed Pridgett during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
No. 8 Oregon routs Montana 81-48 as 6-11 Dante makes debut

Dec. 19, 2019 01:23 AM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon suddenly looks bigger, and potentially even stronger

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 Will Richardson, right, shoots in front of Memphis forward Precious Achiuwa during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
No. 14 Oregon holds off No. 13 Memphis 82-74

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 12, 2019 11:25 PM EST
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon weathered some early-season mistakes in a

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

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.

Florida's Andrew Nembhard, right, is defended by Nevada's Cody Martin (11) during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Villanova Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/24/2019

Mar. 21, 2019 09:21 PM EDT

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

Colorado's McKinley Wright IV drives around Oregon State's Ethan Thompson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Oregon locks down Utah in 66-54 win in Pac-12 quarterfinals

By John Marshall Mar. 15, 2019 01:57 AM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Two down, two to go for the Oregon Ducks and their dominant defense.

Oregon forward Francis Okoro (33) pulls down a rebound in front of Washington forward Noah Dickerson, second from left, and Oregon guard Ehab Amin (4), during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Oregon plays spoiler knocking off Washington 55-47

By Tim Booth Mar. 10, 2019 12:28 AM EST
SEATTLE (AP) — Dana Altman wishes Oregon's surge, led by the Ducks defense, would

Oregon State guard Stephen Thompson Jr. (1) gets a pass off next to Washington guard Matisse Thybulle (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Pac-12 - First Round - Game 2 (win) at Oregon Ducks 3/8/2019

Mar. 07, 2019 12:27 AM EST