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Oregon Ducks Basketball Faces Roster Overhaul After Transfers

4/10/2026

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Ducks Roster Overhaul

Oregon Ducks men's basketball team faces a roster overhaul after seven players, including Jackson Shelstad and Kwame Evans Jr., entered the transfer portal.
Head coach Dana Altman now has only three returning scholarship players.
Altman says experience in new recruits is needed to compete in the Big Ten Conference and fill backcourt and center gaps.
The Ducks navigate the transfer portal before it closes on April 21 to address gaps.

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Bennett Joins Ducks

Michael Bennett, a transfer from Yale, has joined the Oregon Ducks to strengthen the offensive line.
The Ducks say the offensive line contributed to recent College Football Playoff appearances.
Bennett is practicing at right tackle but remains flexible to play other positions as needed.
He aims to take a leadership role to help teammates improve as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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Historical Context

The NCAA introduced the transfer portal in 2018, enabling athletes like Jackson Shelstad and Kwame Evans Jr. to switch schools more easily. This shift has led to significant roster changes, exemplified by the Oregon Ducks, who now have only three scholarship players remaining. Head coach Dana Altman stresses the importance of experienced recruits to remain competitive in the evolving landscape of college athletics.

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Ducks Roster Overhaul

Oregon Ducks men's basketball team faces a roster overhaul after seven players, including Jackson Shelstad and Kwame Evans Jr., entered the transfer portal.
Head coach Dana Altman now has only three returning scholarship players.
Altman says experience in new recruits is needed to compete in the Big Ten Conference and fill backcourt and center gaps.
The Ducks navigate the transfer portal before it closes on April 21 to address gaps.

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