Connect with us

Sports

Alabama 2024-25 Opponent Preview: Oregon Ducks

Published

on

Alabama 2024-25 Opponent Preview: Oregon Ducks

While a majority of the attention Saturday afternoon will be on the Iron Bowl against the Auburn Tigers, let’s not forget that the Alabama Crimson Tide are also set to play for a championship that night in Las Vegas at the Players Era Festival.

Yes, after a pair of victories earlier this week over the Houston Cougars and Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Alabama basketball will conclude their trip to Las Vegas on Saturday night in the event’s championship game, facing off against the Oregon Ducks.

An opponent who is off to a solid start to their season in their own right, here is everything you need to know about the 2024-25 Oregon Ducks:

Oregon Ducks Team Overview

  • Team Name: Oregon Ducks
  • Conference: Big Ten
  • Arena: Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, Oregon
  • Record: 7-0 overall
  • Ranking: Unranked in AP Poll, Unranked in Coaches Poll

The Oregon Ducks are one of the newest members to the Big Ten this season, and are currently sitting undefeated at 7-0 overall. Oregon’s biggest wins up to this point in the season have both come at the Players Era Festival where they defeated both Texas A&M and San Diego State.

Oregon Ducks Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach: Dana Altman
  • Assistant Coach: Tony Stubblefield
  • Assistant Coach: Mike Mennenga
  • Assistant Coach: Brian Fish
  • Assistant Coach: Louis Rowe
  • Assistant Coach: Josh Jamieson

The Ducks are led by long-time head coach Dana Altman, who has been at the helm of the Oregon program since the 2010-11 season. Over that span, Altman has led Oregon to eight NCAA Tournament appearances, as well as 20+ wins in each season.

Oregon Ducks 2024-25 Stats

  • PPG: 81.1 (No. 93 in NCAA)
  • PPG Allowed: 66.9 (No. 92 in NCAA)
  • FG%: 46.6
  • 3P%: 33.1
  • FT%: 74.8
  • RPG: 39.9
  • APG: 16.7
  • SPG: 8.1
  • BPG: 3.9

Oregon comes into Saturday ranking as the nation’s No. 93 overall scoring team at 81.1 PPG, while also sitting No. 92 nationally with 66.9 allowed to opponents. After that, Oregon’s top statistic as a team is assists per game, ranking No. 51 nationally with 16.7.

Oregon Ducks Names to Know

  • Nathan Bittle, Center – Senior
  • TJ Bamba, Guard – Senior
  • Jackson Shelstad, Guard – Sophomore
  • Brandon Angel, Forward – Senior
  • Jadrian Tracey, Guard – Redshirt Senior

Lastly, the Ducks have some experienced players that could make major impacts in this game vs. Alabama, headlined by senior Nathan Bittle who is averaging a near double-double at 14 PPG and 9.4 RPG. Three others are also averaging in double-figures in TJ Bamba, Brandon Angel, and Jackson Shelstad.

Continue Reading