Michigan Wolverines vs. Oregon Ducks - News - January 17, 2026

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Kwame Evans Jr. - Takes on more for Ducks Evans recorded 18 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals across 36 minutes during Saturday's 81-71 loss to Michigan.

Impact With top producers Nate Bittle (foot) and Jackson Shelstad (hand) sidelined for the foreseeable future (and possibly the season), Evans will have to take on much of the scoring responsibility for an Oregon team off to a 1-6 start to Big Ten play. The junior forward has already shown tremendous improvement in his third year with the program, sporting career best averages of 13.3 ppg (on 51.2 percent shooting), 7.5 rpg and 2.3 apg.

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Jamari Phillips - DNP Saturday Phillips (not injury related) did not appear in Saturday's 81-71 loss against Michigan.

Impact Phillips was reportedly held out of Saturday's game for showing up late to pre-game shootaround per Matt Prehm of 247Sports.com. Head coach Dana Altman mentioned postgame that this is not the first time it has happened this season. There is no indication that the 6-foot-4 sophomore with suffer additional discipline. Phillips next chance to suit up will come against Michigan State on Tuesday.

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Jackson Shelstad - Likely done for the season Shelstad (hand) is expected to miss the rest of the 2025-26 season with tendon and ligament damage in his right hand, James Crepea of The Oregonian reports.

Impact Shelstad, who sustained a right-hand injury in late December, is dealing with ligament and tendon damage that is expected to sideline him for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. Head coach Dana Altman said that the injury may require surgery, but regardless Shelstad is expected to miss 6-8 weeks. The 6-foot-1 junior was off to a strong start in his third season with the Ducks, averaging 15.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.4 steals across 12 starts. This is back-breaking news for an Oregon team with pre-season NCAA Tournament aspirations. In the wake of Shelstad's injury the Ducks will likely rely on Wei Lin to run point for the remainder of the season.

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JJ Frakes - Good to go Saturday Frakes (undisclosed) is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's encounter against Michigan.

Impact Frakes will be available for his seasonal debut after being held out due to an undisclosed injury to being the year. The freshman guard will aim to make an impact on his opportunities.

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Elliot Cadeau scores 17 points to lead No. 4 Michigan over Oregon 81-71

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Elliot Cadeau scores 17 points to lead No. 4 Michigan over Oregon 81-71