Checking in on former Oregon Ducks playing in the NBA
The college basketball season is right around the corner, and Dana Altman’s Oregon squad is primed to compete for the top spot in the Pac-12 and another high seed in the NCAA tournament.
Altman and his staff have not only churned out teams capable of making deep runs in March, but he has quite the track record of producing NBA talent.
For much of Oregon’s history their have scarcely been multiple Duck alumni playing in the NBA – but currently there are seven former players suited up at the next level.
That number could reach double digits, or at least nine, if a pair of veteran Ducks return soon.
Dillon Brooks is perhaps Oregon’s most notable alumni, but a broken hand has kept him out of action for the Memphis Grizzlies so far this season. As soon as he is back he will be a vital part of their offensive attack after averaging 17 points per game last year.
Jordan Bell is suiting up for the Santa Cruz Warriors in the G-League, and could absolutely spend some time in the NBA with Golden State at some point this year.
Here is a look at how Oregon alumni have performed in the NBA through November 3.
Chris Duarte, SG, Indiana Pacers
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The Duarte Rookie of the Year campaign is already in full swing, as the former Oregon star is killing it in Indiana.
Through nine games, Duarte is averaging 16.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists on 42.9% three point shooting, while playing 35 minutes per night. His NBA career could not be off to a better start.
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Bol has appeared in just two games for the Nuggets so far, playing 10 total minutes with six points and three rebounds.
Chris Boucher, PF, Toronto Raptors
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After starting and playing 25 minutes per game last year, Boucher is a reserve forward for Toronto this season.
He’s appeared in all nine of his team’s games, playing 14 minutes per night and averaging 5.6 points and 4.2 rebounds.
Troy Brown, SF, Chicago Bulls
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Brown is a reserve forward for the Bulls this season, appearing in six games and averaging 3.8 points and 1.5 rebounds in 11 minutes per game.
Louis King, SF, Sacramento Kings
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King has appeared in six games for Sacramento, including his first NBA start, and is averaging 7.3 points and three rebounds in 14 minutes of action per night.
Eugene Omoruyi, SF, Dallas Mavericks
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Omoruyi has appeared in two games with Dallas so far in his first NBA season, totaling seven points and five rebounds in 10 minutes of action.
Payton Pritchard, PG, Boston Celtics
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Pritchard’s role has actually decreased in his second NBA season – he’s currently playing just 13 minutes per night off the bench and averaging 2.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists.
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