NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Oregon vs
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Bal scores 25 (12-19) as Santa Clara knocks off Oregon 88-82
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Raider Arena, Niceville, FL
Live Updates Alabama Basketball vs Oregon Ducks at Emerald Coast Classic No. 17 Alabama basketball lost its first game of the Emerald Coast Classic to Ohio State on Friday night. The Tide is in the middle of takin...
Mahamadou Diawara - Set for expanded role Diawara will likely have to take on a significantly expanded role for Oregon in the coming weeks, as both N'Faly Dante (hamstring) and Nate Bittle (wrist) are facing extended absen...
Impact Diawara had already taken on a bit of an expanded role over the last two games with both aforementioned centers sidelined. He logged eight points and five boards across 16 minutes last Friday against Tennessee State before playing a season-high 20 minutes Monday against Florida A&M. He didn't take a single shot in that game despite the extended run, and even though he was still good for six boards and three blocks, the offensive output suggests he'll be an inconsistent fantasy option despite the major opportunity on the horizon. Diawara at least brings a tremendous amount of experience to the table, as he appeared in 117 career games through four seasons at Stetson before making the move to Oregon for his fifth and final year. What's most concerning is that Diawara is essentially the last true center left on the roster, so should he experience foul trouble at any point, the Ducks will be forced to move to a small-ball lineup with freshman Kwame Evans playing the five.
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
N'Faly Dante - Out four weeks after surgery Dante (hamstring) underwent successful surgery this week and will be reevaluated in four weeks, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Dante has yet to suit up since the season opener when he put up a stellar stat line of 16 points and 21 boards in a victory over Georgia. He's missed the three games since and was already ruled out for this weekend's Emerald Coast Classic, but with Friday's news, the outlook is far more serious than originally anticipated. Fellow center Nate Bittle (wrist) also underwent surgery this week and won't be evaluated for eight weeks, leaving the Ducks severely depleted at the five. Mahamadou Diawara and Kwame Evans will both see significantly expanded roles until at least late-December as a result.
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
