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Oregon Weekly MBB Release - EWU / SEMO
11/17/11 | Men's Basketball
For the complete release with full notes, statistics, etc., view the PDF version
EUGENE, Ore. -- The University of Oregon men's basketball team (0-1) will play its first regular-season home games this week against Eastern Washington (1-1) and Southeast Missouri State (1-1). The Ducks-Eagles contest is slated for Thursday at 7 p.m. (PT). The UO-SEMO game is set for Sunday at 2 p.m. Both games will be played at Matthew Knight Arena (12,369), marking the first regular-season non-conference games in UO's new facility.
Tickets are available for both games with prices ranging from $12-$29. Click here to purchase tickets online at goducks.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the Moshofsky Center ticket office and the Matthew Knight Arena box office.
Eastern Washington is coming off a 70-61 win over South Dakota, after opening the season with a 77-69 road loss to No. 22 Gonzaga. EWU was picked to finish third in the Big Sky Conference's Preseason Coaches' Poll. The Eagles return eight letterwinners off last year's team that went 10-20 overall and 7-9 in conference play. Jim Hayford is in his first season as head coach at EWU. Oregon and Eastern Washington have previously met on one occasion, with the Ducks winning 100-74 in a game played on Dec. 15, 2006.
The Redhawks dropped their season opener to Missouri, 83-68, but followed that up with a 95-60 win over Harris-Stowe. Sunday's Oregon-Southeast Missouri State game will be the first meeting between the two schools. Dickey Nutt has an 18-46 overall record in his third season as coach at SEMO.
EASTERN WASHINGTON LIVE COVERAGE
• TV: OSN on Comcast SportsNet NW; Jerry Allen, play-by-play; Mitch Platt, analyst
• Radio: Oregon IMG Sports Network; 95.3-FM KUJZ in Eugene/Springfield; Terry Jonz, play-by-play
• GoDucks.com: Live audio, stats
• Satellite radio: Sirius 134
• Twitter: @Geraghty_UO for in-game updates, stats, etc.
SE MISSOURI STATE LIVE COVERAGE
• TV: None
• Radio: Oregon IMG Sports Network; 95.3-FM KUJZ in Eugene/Springfield; Jerry Allen, play-by-play
• GoDucks.com: Live audio, stats
• Satellite radio: TBA
• Twitter: @Geraghty_UO for in-game updates, stats, etc.
Complete media information (radio affiliates, TV schedule and information) is located on page 3 of the PDF version of the release.
A LOOK AHEAD AT THE NON-LEAGUE SCHEDULE
The Ducks have a busy schedule as they play three games in the next seven days. After hosting games with Eastern Washington and Southeast Missouri State this week, the Ducks are back on the road to face Nebraska on Wednesday, Nov. 23.
After a five-day break from games, UO returns to action with a home contest against UTEP scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 29. Four days later the Ducks are in Salt Lake City, Utah, for a neutral-site contest with BYU.
After a brief hiatus from games to focus on finals week, UO will resume play with six straight home games in 13 days. UO plays Fresno State (Dec. 10), Portland State (Dec. 12) and Virginia (Dec. 18), before hosting the Global Sports Hoops Showcase featuring North Carolina Central (Dec. 20), Prairie View A&M (Dec. 21) and Stephen F. Austin (Dec. 22).
OREGON INKS THREE PREP PLAYERS DURING EARLY SIGNING PERIOD
Dana Altman announced the signing of three prep standouts to National Letters of Intent. Joining the Ducks beginning in 2012-13 are Dominic Artis (Richmond, Calif. / Findlay Prep), Ben Carter (Las Vegas, Nev. / Bishop Gorman HS) and Damyean Dotson (Houston, Texas / Jack Yates High School).
It is the second straight season that Altman has signed a strong recruiting class. UO brought in a consensus top 25 recruiting class a year ago according to Scout.com (No. 20), Rivals.com (No. 21) and ESPN.com (No. 23).
Dominic Artis (5-11, 175, G): Will play his senior season at Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nev. … Played freshman through junior seasons at Salesian High School in Richmond, Calif. … Averaged 14 points and 4.1 assists per game as a junior at SHS … As a freshman in 2009, helped lead SHS to California's Division IV state title … Played AAU basketball for the Oakland Soldiers … Also considered UCLA, California, St. Johns, Florida State, Memphis and Georgia Tech.
Ben Carter (6-8, 215, F): Is entering his senior season at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nev. … Helped lead BGHS to a 25-6 overall record as a junior … A member of the BGHS squads that won a state title in his sophomore season (playing alongside current UO player Johnathan Loyd) … Played AAU basketball for the Las Vegas Lakers … Also considered USC, UNLV, San Diego State, Utah and New Mexico.
Damyean Dotson (6-6, 190, G): Is entering his senior season at Jack Yates High School in Houston, Texas … Member of JYHS team that was a consensus No. 1 ranked prep team in the nation in 2010 … Helped lead JYHS to back-to-back state titles in freshman and sophomore seasons … Played AAU basketball for Houston Hoops … Also considered Arkansas, Georgetown, Colorado, Texas Tech and Baylor.
LAST TIME OUT: NO. 7 VANDERBILT 78, OREGON 64
Oregon opened the 2011-12 season on the road against seventh-ranked Vanderbilt, losing by a score of 78-64 at Memorial Gym in Nashville. The game was the regular-season opener for both schools.
It was just the fourth time in school history that UO opened the season with a ranked opponent, falling to 0-4 in those games. But the Ducks didn't go down easily as Tony Woods had a team-high 12 points. Brett Kingma and E.J. Singler had 10 each.
The Commodores struggled early despite the sellout crowd. The Ducks hit eight of their first 10 shots and led by as much as 18-12 after Brett Kingma's 3-pointer with 12:18 left. Oregon last led 29-26 when Garrett Sim hit the first of two free throw attempts with 3:17 remaining. The Ducks didn't score the rest of the half.
UO finished with 20 turnovers, which Vandy turned into 24 points. That turnover total was the most for UO since Dana Altman took over as head coach. Oregon's season-worst turnover total in Altman's first year was 17 (which happened on four occasions in 2010-11). UO also shot poorly from the free throw line, hitting just six of the 17 attempts (35.3 percent).
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR OREGON MBB GAMES
UO Athletics will once again partner with First Student as the public transportation provider for 2011-12 Oregon men's basketball season. The three pick-up locations are: Autzen Stadium south gate, the Springfield LTD station and a new downtown Eugene location (on E. 10th between Willamette and Oak; parking available in Overpark Garage). The fare is $4 round trip or a season pass can be purchased for $40 at the Moshofsky Center ticket office or the Matt Arena Box Office. Service will begin one hour prior to the game and conclude 15 minutes immediately following the game.
DUCKS TABBED FIFTH IN PAC-12 PRESEASON POLL
Oregon was predicted to finish fifth in the 2011 Pac-12 Men's Basketball Preseason Media Poll announced at the league's media day on Oct. 28. UO garnered 282 points in the inaugural poll for the 12-team conference.
UCLA, which received 14 first-place votes, was picked to win the league with a total of 421 points. California earned 405 points and 13 first-place votes to edge-out Arizona (404 points, 11 first-place votes) for second.
Washington earned 355 total points for fourth place. Oregon ranked just in front of No. 6 Stanford (255 points), with USC following at No. 7 after receiving 194 points. Oregon State was picked eighth (188 points), Arizona State ninth (148 points), Colorado and Washington State are tied for 10th (119 points). Utah rounded out in 12th (74 points).
EUGENE, Ore. -- The University of Oregon men's basketball team (0-1) will play its first regular-season home games this week against Eastern Washington (1-1) and Southeast Missouri State (1-1). The Ducks-Eagles contest is slated for Thursday at 7 p.m. (PT). The UO-SEMO game is set for Sunday at 2 p.m. Both games will be played at Matthew Knight Arena (12,369), marking the first regular-season non-conference games in UO's new facility.
Tickets are available for both games with prices ranging from $12-$29. Click here to purchase tickets online at goducks.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the Moshofsky Center ticket office and the Matthew Knight Arena box office.
Eastern Washington is coming off a 70-61 win over South Dakota, after opening the season with a 77-69 road loss to No. 22 Gonzaga. EWU was picked to finish third in the Big Sky Conference's Preseason Coaches' Poll. The Eagles return eight letterwinners off last year's team that went 10-20 overall and 7-9 in conference play. Jim Hayford is in his first season as head coach at EWU. Oregon and Eastern Washington have previously met on one occasion, with the Ducks winning 100-74 in a game played on Dec. 15, 2006.
The Redhawks dropped their season opener to Missouri, 83-68, but followed that up with a 95-60 win over Harris-Stowe. Sunday's Oregon-Southeast Missouri State game will be the first meeting between the two schools. Dickey Nutt has an 18-46 overall record in his third season as coach at SEMO.
EASTERN WASHINGTON LIVE COVERAGE
• TV: OSN on Comcast SportsNet NW; Jerry Allen, play-by-play; Mitch Platt, analyst
• Radio: Oregon IMG Sports Network; 95.3-FM KUJZ in Eugene/Springfield; Terry Jonz, play-by-play
• GoDucks.com: Live audio, stats
• Satellite radio: Sirius 134
• Twitter: @Geraghty_UO for in-game updates, stats, etc.
SE MISSOURI STATE LIVE COVERAGE
• TV: None
• Radio: Oregon IMG Sports Network; 95.3-FM KUJZ in Eugene/Springfield; Jerry Allen, play-by-play
• GoDucks.com: Live audio, stats
• Satellite radio: TBA
• Twitter: @Geraghty_UO for in-game updates, stats, etc.
Complete media information (radio affiliates, TV schedule and information) is located on page 3 of the PDF version of the release.
A LOOK AHEAD AT THE NON-LEAGUE SCHEDULE
The Ducks have a busy schedule as they play three games in the next seven days. After hosting games with Eastern Washington and Southeast Missouri State this week, the Ducks are back on the road to face Nebraska on Wednesday, Nov. 23.
After a five-day break from games, UO returns to action with a home contest against UTEP scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 29. Four days later the Ducks are in Salt Lake City, Utah, for a neutral-site contest with BYU.
After a brief hiatus from games to focus on finals week, UO will resume play with six straight home games in 13 days. UO plays Fresno State (Dec. 10), Portland State (Dec. 12) and Virginia (Dec. 18), before hosting the Global Sports Hoops Showcase featuring North Carolina Central (Dec. 20), Prairie View A&M (Dec. 21) and Stephen F. Austin (Dec. 22).
OREGON INKS THREE PREP PLAYERS DURING EARLY SIGNING PERIOD
Dana Altman announced the signing of three prep standouts to National Letters of Intent. Joining the Ducks beginning in 2012-13 are Dominic Artis (Richmond, Calif. / Findlay Prep), Ben Carter (Las Vegas, Nev. / Bishop Gorman HS) and Damyean Dotson (Houston, Texas / Jack Yates High School).
It is the second straight season that Altman has signed a strong recruiting class. UO brought in a consensus top 25 recruiting class a year ago according to Scout.com (No. 20), Rivals.com (No. 21) and ESPN.com (No. 23).
Dominic Artis (5-11, 175, G): Will play his senior season at Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nev. … Played freshman through junior seasons at Salesian High School in Richmond, Calif. … Averaged 14 points and 4.1 assists per game as a junior at SHS … As a freshman in 2009, helped lead SHS to California's Division IV state title … Played AAU basketball for the Oakland Soldiers … Also considered UCLA, California, St. Johns, Florida State, Memphis and Georgia Tech.
Ben Carter (6-8, 215, F): Is entering his senior season at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nev. … Helped lead BGHS to a 25-6 overall record as a junior … A member of the BGHS squads that won a state title in his sophomore season (playing alongside current UO player Johnathan Loyd) … Played AAU basketball for the Las Vegas Lakers … Also considered USC, UNLV, San Diego State, Utah and New Mexico.
Damyean Dotson (6-6, 190, G): Is entering his senior season at Jack Yates High School in Houston, Texas … Member of JYHS team that was a consensus No. 1 ranked prep team in the nation in 2010 … Helped lead JYHS to back-to-back state titles in freshman and sophomore seasons … Played AAU basketball for Houston Hoops … Also considered Arkansas, Georgetown, Colorado, Texas Tech and Baylor.
LAST TIME OUT: NO. 7 VANDERBILT 78, OREGON 64
Oregon opened the 2011-12 season on the road against seventh-ranked Vanderbilt, losing by a score of 78-64 at Memorial Gym in Nashville. The game was the regular-season opener for both schools.
It was just the fourth time in school history that UO opened the season with a ranked opponent, falling to 0-4 in those games. But the Ducks didn't go down easily as Tony Woods had a team-high 12 points. Brett Kingma and E.J. Singler had 10 each.
The Commodores struggled early despite the sellout crowd. The Ducks hit eight of their first 10 shots and led by as much as 18-12 after Brett Kingma's 3-pointer with 12:18 left. Oregon last led 29-26 when Garrett Sim hit the first of two free throw attempts with 3:17 remaining. The Ducks didn't score the rest of the half.
UO finished with 20 turnovers, which Vandy turned into 24 points. That turnover total was the most for UO since Dana Altman took over as head coach. Oregon's season-worst turnover total in Altman's first year was 17 (which happened on four occasions in 2010-11). UO also shot poorly from the free throw line, hitting just six of the 17 attempts (35.3 percent).
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR OREGON MBB GAMES
UO Athletics will once again partner with First Student as the public transportation provider for 2011-12 Oregon men's basketball season. The three pick-up locations are: Autzen Stadium south gate, the Springfield LTD station and a new downtown Eugene location (on E. 10th between Willamette and Oak; parking available in Overpark Garage). The fare is $4 round trip or a season pass can be purchased for $40 at the Moshofsky Center ticket office or the Matt Arena Box Office. Service will begin one hour prior to the game and conclude 15 minutes immediately following the game.
DUCKS TABBED FIFTH IN PAC-12 PRESEASON POLL
Oregon was predicted to finish fifth in the 2011 Pac-12 Men's Basketball Preseason Media Poll announced at the league's media day on Oct. 28. UO garnered 282 points in the inaugural poll for the 12-team conference.
UCLA, which received 14 first-place votes, was picked to win the league with a total of 421 points. California earned 405 points and 13 first-place votes to edge-out Arizona (404 points, 11 first-place votes) for second.
Washington earned 355 total points for fourth place. Oregon ranked just in front of No. 6 Stanford (255 points), with USC following at No. 7 after receiving 194 points. Oregon State was picked eighth (188 points), Arizona State ninth (148 points), Colorado and Washington State are tied for 10th (119 points). Utah rounded out in 12th (74 points).
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