Payton Pritchard
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

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2020, file photo, Arizona State guard Remy Martin, right, drives past Arizona guard Josh Green (0) to score during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State is the Pac-12's highest-ranked team in the AP preseason poll at No. 18, gets Martin back and has arguably the best recruiting class in program history. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Loaded Pac-12 eyeing multiple bids to NCAA Tournament

By John Marshall Nov. 09, 2020 12:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2020, file photo, Dayton's Obi Toppin (1) reacts in the first half in an NCAA college basketball game against Rhode Island in Dayton, Ohio. Toppin was selected to The Associated Press All-America first team, Friday, March 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
Top Flyer: Dayton's Obi Toppin leads AP All-American team

By John Marshall Mar. 20, 2020 12:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2019, file photo, Dayton forward Obi Toppin (1) knocks the ball away from Kansas center Udoka Azubuike (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lahaina, Hawaii. Kansas and Dayton were headed toward earning No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament, so any meeting would have to be in the Final Four or national championship game. What a rematch it would be. The Jayhawks and Flyers played a high-level game at the Maui Invitational, won 90-84 in overtime by Kansas. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia, File)
The marquee NCAA Tournament matchups that could have been

By John Marshall Mar. 19, 2020 02:14 AM EDT

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few motions toward the court in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Mary's in the final of the West Coast Conference men's tournament Tuesday, March 10, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
March Sadness: No brackets and no knowing what might've been

By Eddie Pells Mar. 15, 2020 11:56 AM EDT

Oregon guard Payton Pritchard (3) brings the ball up during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, March 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
Pac-12 Tournament could be a wild ride in Las Vegas

By John Marshall Mar. 10, 2020 05:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, Arizona forward Zeke Nnaji (22) drives against Arizona State,in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tucson, Ariz. Nnaji was selected to the Associated Press All Pac-12 team selected Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Nnaji was also seleced AP Newcomer of the Year. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Oregon's Pritchard, UCLA's Cronin win AP Pac-12 honors

By John Marshall Mar. 10, 2020 12:56 PM EDT

Oregon guard Payton Pritchard (3) drives to the basket against California guard Paris Austin (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Thursday, March 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
Pac-12 coaches tab Oregon's Pritchard as player of the year

By The Associated Press Mar. 09, 2020 08:10 PM EDT

Dayton forward Obi Toppin interacts with fans following the team's 82-67 win over Davidson in an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio.(AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Best player? In college basketball, that's still unclear

By Aaron Beard Mar. 09, 2020 02:25 PM EDT

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

Oregon guard Payton Pritchard (3), tangles with California guard Joel Brown (1), during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Thursday, March 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
Early outburst sends No. 13 Oregon to 90-56 win over Cal

Mar. 06, 2020 01:15 AM EST

UCLA guard David Singleton celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona in Los Angeles, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. UCLA won 69-64. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
UCLA to face USC with Pac-12 title on the line

By The Associated Press Mar. 05, 2020 02:18 AM EST

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

Arizona State's Remy Martin (1) looks for an open teammate as Oregon's Addison Patterson (22) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Arizona State at UCLA tops Pac-12 hoops this week

By The Associated Press Feb. 27, 2020 02:13 AM EST

Oregon guard Anthony Mathis (32) is fouled by Arizona guard Nico Mannion during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 14 Oregon rallies to beat No. 24 Arizona 73-72 in OT

By David Brandt Feb. 22, 2020 11:45 PM EST

Arizona State's Mickey Mitchell (00) wins a loose ball against Oregon's Chandler Lawson (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Arizona State beats No. 14 Oregon for 6th straight win

By David Brandt Feb. 20, 2020 11:16 PM EST

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

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

Oregon's Payton Pritchard (3) drives to the basket past Oregon State's Ethan Thompson (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
No. 16 Colorado at No. 17 Oregon tops the Pac-12 this week

By The Associated Press Feb. 13, 2020 02:10 AM EST

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