Mailbag: Was extending Kent the right move? Jul 23, 2008
More important, Kent has made Oregon basketball relevant. Under Kent's watch, the Ducks have outrecruited programs with far more tradition and prestige to land big-time prospects (see out of Detroit or out of Seattle). (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Oregon basketball Hairston, Leunen taken in round 2 Jun 27, 2008
UPDATED: :35 a.m. PDT, June 27, 2008. Behind The Beat: Ducks. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Oregon basketball star Cocks aims for Olympics Jun 17, 2008
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Girl Cries Foul After Basketball League Ban May 25, 2008
An Oregon basketball player is being kicked out of her basketball league -- all because she's a girl. 12-year-old female basketball prodigy won't be playing with the boys. (ABC News)
Class 5A boys golf preview May 12, 2008
Thurston was helped by the addition of transfer Drew Wiley, a University of Oregon basketball recruit who placed 10th at last season's Class 3A/2A/1A tournament for McKenzie of Blue River. Wiley placed fourth at the Midwestern League district meet. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Academically, Ducks stand tall May 8, 2008
As the NCAA releases its annual report on the academic progress rate for college teams and hands out sanctions, coach Ernie Kent's Oregon basketball program scores highest, by far, in the Pac-10 and is held up as an example Wednesday, May 07, 2008JOHN HUNT The Oregonian Staff. More than 200 college sports teams felt the slap of the NCAA on Tuesday, in the form of scholarship reductions and other sanctions due to poor academic performance, but Oregon men's basketball coach Ernie Kent got a slap... (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Frohnmayer's athletics legacy: growth May 2, 2008
When the Oregon basketball coach answered his phone Sunday morning and heard Dave Frohnmayer break the news that he would be stepping down as university president after the 2008-09 school year, Kent couldn't help but think about how that would affect his program. "But then I stopped myself and told him, 'After everything you've done for us and the University of Oregon, you deserve to retire,' " Kent said. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Bakery demo begins for UO basketball arena Apr 23, 2008
Demolition crews are ready to tear down the former home of the longtime bread maker in Eugene to make way for a University of Oregon basketball arena. Crews are awaiting the shut-off of utilities and the installation of fences. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
The Kevin Love saga: Please, let's put this in the past Apr 18, 2008
If you thought Oregon basketball coach Ernie Kent should be run out of Eugene for not getting Kevin Love to Oregon, do you feel any different about things this morning. If you stood in the student section at McArthur Court on that ugly January night, flinging invective in Love's direction when UCLA visited, do you wish you had that night back. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Ducks' one question is now four questions Mar 25, 2008
"We had spurts where we played good Oregon basketball. But it just wasn't a whole year of basketball. We didn't show people the Oregon way.". Now the question becomes this: How do they replace Malik Hairston, Maarty Leunen and Bryce Taylor. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Few reasons remain for UO keeping Kent Mar 23, 2008
Because when it comes to the future of Oregon basketball, it's Few that people keep talking about. CONTINUED 1. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
'Bittersweet' end for friends Mar 22, 2008
EUGENE -- Brad Tinsley and Paul McCoy came up through Oregon basketball circles arm in arm, and their relationship took on a new dimension when they led their respective teams to Saturday night's OSAA Class 6A championship game ... "Any time you play a friend you want to win, but you also feel for your friend when they lose. But it's exciting for them and it should be a celebration of what they've meant to Oregon basketball.". (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Duke starts 3 quarterbacks Mar 22, 2008
Singler's mother, Kris, has four brothers -- John Brosterhous (Oregon football), Rick (Oregon basketball), B.G. (Texas basketball), and Greg (Oregon football) -- who all played Division I sports. Both Kris and niece Ericka Brosterhous played basketball at Oregon State. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Annual session too short, skimpy Mar 2, 2008
Sadly, the University of Oregon basketball stadium is a situation of misplaced priorities, he said. But I put it in the context of a business decision. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Ore. apologizes for fans' behavior toward Love Jan 31, 2008
Kennedy made the calls "to talk and apologize," Oregon basketball spokesman Greg Walker said. Howland said he didn't speak with Kennedy, but considers the matter "behind us now.". (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Oregon AD apologizes for fans’ bad behavior Jan 30, 2008
Kilkenny made the calls to talk and apologize, Oregon basketball spokesman Greg Walker said. Howland said he didn t speak with Kilkenny, but considers the matter behind us now. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Dixon Named Hayward Award Winner Jan 29, 2008
Finalists Darwin Barney, Oregon State University baseball; Aaron Brooks, University of Oregon basketball; Mitch Canham, Oregon State University baseball; Galen Rupp, University of Oregon cross country, track and field. Recent winners Jonah Nickerson (2006), Mike Hass (2005), Luke Jackson (2004), Luke Ridnour and Steven Jackson (2003), Fred Jones (2002), Joey Harrington (2001). (eDuck.com)
He's singled out for stardom Jan 13, 2008
uncle, Oregon basketball. GREG BROSTERHOUS. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ducks Launch Survey Gauging Arena Interests Dec 8, 2007
-- Dec. 5, 2007 -- Would leather seat backs and upscale food and beverages influence your decision to attend University of Oregon basketball games. Might you attend more often if the UO offered a wider range of ticket prices. (eDuck.com)
THE DEAN'S LIST: This weekend's best Dec 4, 2007
That's great news for Oregon basketball fans and anyone who's ever had to sit through a St. John's game at the Garden. Meet Florida State's Ralph Mims -- rebounder, scorer. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Ducks Roll Pilots Nov 18, 2007
By Raja IsmailDate: Nov 18, 2007 Portland, OR - The 11th ranked University of Oregon basketball team defeated the University of Portland Pilots (1-3, 0-0) of the West Coast Conference tonight at the Chiles Center by the score of 85-61. Playing without injured Bryce Taylor (separated shoulder), Oregon started to assert itself in the 2nd half with Maarty Leunen making big contributions on both ends of the court. (eDuck.com)
UO clears first hurdle for new arena Nov 4, 2007
It asks, for example, what effect losing Oregon basketball teams might have on arena revenue, and whether projections took into account the likelihood of periodic national economic downturns. Frohnmayer said nothing in the letter surprised him, even though he saw it for the first time Friday. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
The Tuesday Inside Scoop Oct 31, 2007
Football Recruit Search. Basketball Recruit Search. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
The Time Was Right Aug 22, 2007
It is expected that the Oregon Basketball Arena, a project that was at the top of Frohnmayer's capitol list will soon be able to start construction. The project is thought to cost in the neighborhood of $200 million as associated costs have driven up the price tag by about $80 million. (eDuck.com)
Phil Knight gift could boost new Duck arena Aug 21, 2007
The inside of McArthur Court, home of University of Oregon basketball. The deal to create the Oregon Athletics Legacy Fund was announced Monday afternoon. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Who's Number One? Aug 4, 2007
So in addition to our own lists, we asked a number of people "in the know" about Oregon basketball - various AAU, high school, and college coaches and talent evaluators - to give us their Top Ten lists as well. Once we received all the lists, we averaged out rankings and tabulated the results - the post-summer Class of 2008 Top Ten. (Texas Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
A Different Path for Harthun Aug 1, 2007
The typical July for a top flight Oregon basketball player usually includes trips to various AAU tournaments, playing up to three games a day. Rarely does the month include individual instruction from Olympians and former NBA MVPs, but that was the case for Washington State recruit Michael Harthun, who's currently back in Oregon playing at the Nike Global Challenge in Portland. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Duck finalists named for Pan-American games Jul 18, 2007
(AP) -- Oregon basketball players Maarty Leunen and Bryce Taylor are among 14 finalists for the U-S Pan American Games team. The team is coached by Villanova head coach Jay Wright. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Maya Moore tops Gatorade's list Jul 12, 2007
Maya Moore and Oregon basketball standout Kevin Love are the 2007 Gatorade prep athlete of the year award winners. Then Moore was scheduled to walk the red carpet at the Kodak Theatre, before the taping of the ESPY Awards. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ducks to play Nebraska Dec. 15 Jun 14, 2007
-- The Oregon basketball schedule is not completed, but Oregon will be playing at Kansas State on November 29th in the Big 12-Pac-10 Challenge. And they will host the Pape' Jam at the Rose Garden December eighth. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
Kent to Sign Basketball DVD Wednesday Jun 5, 2007
The DVD also contains a bonus feature, Oregon Basketball, 2002 - Championship Season. Available for the first time in DVD format, the 2002 video features Frederick Jones, and bringing the Ducks the 2002 Pac-10 championship and a trip to the NCAA Elite 8. (eDuck.com)
RISE: Oregon's top two players ever May 19, 2007
And for Shoff, Murphy and the thousands of Oregon basketball fans who were along for the ride, it was a trip they'll never forget. Top Photo Galleries. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Levrets to Join Women's Basketball Staff May 16, 2007
He etched his name in Oregon basketball history when became the Class 3A all-time leading scorer (a record later broken by current Cleveland Cavalier Luke Jackson). Levrets also played pitcher and outfielder on the school baseball team. (Utahutes.com)
DSA Editorial: Keep Kent Mar 30, 2007
No matter what, keeping Coach Kent around is what's best for Oregon basketball. FEATURED PRODUCT. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Elite Eight: Oregon vs. Florida Mar 26, 2007
"Oregon is a Pac-10 school, with games that start when most folks on the East Coast are going to bed. Most people never see a Ducks game. They might catch a highlight or two."It doesn't bother us that people don't get to see us play," Bryce Taylor said. "It's our job to make sure that when we do get the opportunity to play in front of people who haven't seen us play, we represent our team to the fullest and make sure we let people know what Oregon basketball is about. "So far, the Ducks have... (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
South Medford's Singler earns first-team Parade honor Mar 26, 2007
The stamp South Medford's Kyle Singler and Lake Oswego's Kevin Love have put on Oregon basketball will grow a bit bigger this Sunday when Parade magazine unveils its 51st annual All-America high school boys basketball team. Singler and Love each earned first-team recognition on the prestigious list, marking the first time in state history that Oregon boasts two players on the top team. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Porter, Ducks making a national splash Mar 25, 2007
It s our job to make sure that when we do get the opportunity to play in front of people who haven t seen us play, we represent our team to the fullest and make sure we let people know what Oregon basketball is about. So far, the Ducks have done pretty well. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Gators talk about upcoming game vs. Oregon Mar 25, 2007
comPosted Mar 24, 2007 The Florida Gators take on a very good Oregon basketball team tomorrow in St. Louis ... COACH DONOVAN: I'm excited for these guys and our team and our program to have the opportunity to play tomorrow afternoon against a very, very good Oregon basketball team. (FightinGators.com)
Birth of first daughter inspires Ducks' Brooks Mar 22, 2007
ST. LOUIS Oregon guard Aaron Brooks can remember sitting on the bench in street clothes during the Pac-10 Tournament semifinals last season and considering leaving the Oregon basketball team. The Ducks' star guard was suspended for the game after throwing a forearm to the face of Washington's Ryan Appleby the round before. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Michigan newsstand -- March 19 Mar 20, 2007
By Nathan Fenno The Ann Arbor News His team is still playing in the NCAA Tournament, but that didn't stop Oregon basketball coach Ernie Kent from expressing interest in Michigan's job. By Eric Lacy The Detroit News Michigan's Tommy Amaker didn't do anything that warranted Saturday afternoon's firing. (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ducks Head To St. Louis Mar 19, 2007
He also mentions that his squad endured a lot of adversity the last couple of seasons, but at this point the Ducks and their fans have to be feeling pretty good about the state of Oregon basketball and the trip to the Sweet-16. from www. (eDuck.com)
Hornets change styles to get win Mar 5, 2007
Friday night's OSAA Class 4A state playoff game between the Henley Hornets and the Junction City Tigers was a prime example of one thing Oregon basketball needs a shot clock, badly. After Henley missed its opening shot of the game, the Tigers grabbed the rebound and held the ball from the 7:23 mark of the period until the 4:15 mark. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Oregon 68, Nebraska 56 Dec 11, 2006
"We're going out there and having fun, playing together and playing Oregon basketball," Hairston said. "The way we're playing, I think we can play with anyone.". (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
The Cougar Lounge - Food Fight! Dec 4, 2006
- Oregon booster Pat Kilkenny - a big proponent of the Oregon basketball arena project - who helped grease the pig, er, fund the $1. 8 million buyout to oust Moos and match him up with the direction the university wanted him to go toward the Palouse. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Thursday Inside Scoop Nov 3, 2006
Oregon Basketball - - OregonianOregon coach Ernie Kent was wearing a sling, but there was nothing wrong with the right arm of Tajuan Porter. Porter, a 5-foot-7 freshman, had 29 points in a splashy debut that had the McArthur Court crowd chanting, "Por-ter, Por-ter!," in the final minutes of a 93-55 exhibition win over Lewis on Wednesday night. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Kent shines in fall camp, competition tight with Colvin Sep 1, 2006
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Basin athletes show native pride Jul 22, 2006
In addition to the friends and family who showed up for his matches, Bussell also had the players on the Oregon basketball team cheering him on. ll the kids on the team want to be boxers, Ed Case, who coached the basketball team, said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
News on the NBA Draft, recruiting and coaching May 20, 2006
The often-troubled Oregon basketball career of forward Ivan Johnson has come to an end. Johnson has been released from the team after failing to meet off-court expectations this offseason, coach Ernie Kent said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Kenny Love to leave Ducks basketball team Apr 23, 2006
-- Junior guard Kenny Love is leaving the University of Oregon basketball program, seeking a Division Two school where he can get more playing time. He would be able to play there immediately. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
