Nate Bittle - College Basketball News & Rumors

Erupts vs. Gonzaga Bittle logged 28 points (10-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, four blocks and one steal across 37 minutes during Sunday's 91-82 loss to Gonzaga.

Impact Oregon fell to Gonzaga but still fought valiantly, largely due to Bittle's season-high 28 points. It wasn't just the scoring, though -- Bittle was everywhere with nine boards, five assists and four steals. Though he couldn't quite lead his squad to victory, the center reminded just how dangerous he was. This could be a portent of things to come in what should be a challanging Big Ten slate during conference play.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Smith, Huff help No. 7 Gonzaga beat Oregon 91-82 at Moda Center

Braeden Smith scored 21 points, Braden Huff had 20 points and No. 7 Gonzaga beat Oregon 91-82 on Sunday at Moda Center

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Kwame Evans Jr. scores 21 as Oregon rolls past Portland 94-69

Kwame Evans Jr. scored 21 points to lead five Ducks in double figures and Oregon cruised to a 94-69 victory over Portland

DECEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Scores 18 points vs. Portland Bittle (ankle) finished Wednesday's 94-69 win over Portland with 18 points (6-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals across 25 minutes.

Impact Bittle picked up an ankle injury in Saturday's win over UC Davis, but he didn't appear to have any limitations in this game. The star forward should continue to be one of Oregon's best players as long as he stays healthy.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Misses second half with injury Bittle didn't appear in the second half of Saturday's 104-62 win over UC Davis due to an ankle injury, James Crepea of OregonLive.com reports.

Impact Bittle picked up an ankle injury during Saturday's victory and was held out of the second half. It's possible his absence was a precautionary measure due to the lopsided score. Bittle logged four points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and two blocks across seven minutes before exiting. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against Portland.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Saturday Bittle (undisclosed) will play Saturday versus UC Davis, per James Crepea of The Oregonian.

Impact Bittle is officially good to go after having popped up on the injury report earlier in the day. The seven-foot forward is currently averaging 14.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2.1 blocks across seven games played.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Bittle (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup versus UC Davis.

Impact Bittle was dealing with an ankle injury earlier in the month but it's currently unclear if that's related to his current injury. Sean Stewart should start at center if Bittle ends up being unable to play.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Will start vs. UCLA Bittle (ankle) is in Oregon's starting lineup for Saturday's matchup versus UCLA, per James Crepea of The Oregonian.

Impact Bittle is set to make his return to the court after missing the last two games with an ankle injury. Across his six appearances this season, the senior center is averaging 16.3 points, 7.8 rebounds 1.3 assists and 2.3 blocks.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable vs. UCLA Bittle (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup versus UCLA.

Impact Bittle will have a chance to make his return Saturday after having sat out the team's last two games with an ankle injury. If he ends up being unable to play however, Sean Stewart will likely make another start at center.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to return at UCLA Oregon head coach Dana Altman said he's "hopeful" to have Bittle (ankle) healthy for Saturday's game at UCLA, James Crepea of The Oregonian reports.

Impact Bittle suffered an ankle injury last Tuesday against San Diego State, and he's now been sidelined for back-to-back games as a result. The senior big man will hopefully be back in action in an upcoming away game with the Bruins, but Altman didn't seem convinced that Bittle will be 100 percent. The fifth-year center has averaged 16.3 points and 7.8 rebounds across six starts so far this season.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Baker-Mazara has 25 points and No. 24 USC downs Oregon 82-77

Chad Baker-Mazara scored 25 points and Jacob Cofie added 17 as No. 24 USC defeated Oregon 82-77 on Tuesday night

DECEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Won't face Trojans Bittle (ankle) isn't available to face USC on Tuesday, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Bittle will miss his second straight game after he also sat out against Creighton in the Players Era Festival on Thanksgiving. This continues to be a big loss for Oregon, as Bittle averages 16.3 points and 7.8 rebounds. Sean Stewart got the start in his stead against the Bluejays.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for USC-Oregon game Oregon's head coach Dana Altman recently announced that Bittle (ankle) is "very questionable" for the USC-UO game Tuesday, according to Rob Moseley of GoDucks.com.

Impact Altman describing Bittle as "very questionable" is not a promising sign that he will play against USC, which can be problematic for Oregon. "We're definitely a different team when Nate's not on the floor," the head coach confirmed Monday. Bittle backs up his head coach's statement with senior averages of 16.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in six starts this season.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Bittle is dealing with an ankle injury, according to James Crepea of OregonLive.com.

Impact Bittle was inactive for Thursday's loss after suffering an ankle sprain Tuesday against SDSU, and it's unclear when he'll be able to return. His next chance to play will come against USC on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Bittle is averaging a career-best 16.3 points per game, so not having him around certainly limits Oregon's talent on offense.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive vs. Creighton Bittle (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's game at Creighton.

Impact The reasons behind Bittle's absence are unclear, but his loss is a huge one for the Ducks. His next chance to play will come against USC on Tuesday, Dec. 2.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Pettiford scores 24 points to lead No. 21 Auburn past Oregon in the Players Era tourney

Tahaad Pettiford scored 24 points before fouling out and No. 21 Auburn beat Oregon 84-73 on Monday night in the Players Era Championship

NOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Big game in rivarly win Bittle notched 24 points (7-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 8-10 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 31 minutes during Monday's 87-75 victory over Oregon State.

Impact Bittle was excellent against the rival Beavers, notching an incredibly efficient 24 points on nine shots. The seven-footer also drained both of his three-point attempts, which makes him so much more challenging to defend when his three-point stroke is hot. Bittle has been a force in the paint for Oregon, but the competition steps up a notch when the Ducks face Auburn on Monday, Nov. 24.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Bittle, Jackson Shelstad, Kwame Evans Jr. power Oregon past Oregon State 87-75

Nate Bittle had 24 points, Jackson Shelstad scored 22 and Kwame Evans Jr. posted a double-double to lead Oregon to an 87-75 victory over Oregon State

NOVEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Jackson Shelstad, Nate Bittle help Oregon pull away for 9th straight win over Oregon State The Ducks extended their win streak over the Beavers to nine games.

NOVEMBER 18 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Simpkins and Shelstad combine for 42 points, Oregon beats South Dakota State 83-69

Jackson Shelstad scores 22 points as Oregon defeats South Dakota State 83-69 on Wednesday night

NOVEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Oregon rallies late behind Nate Bittle to beat Rice Deadspin | Oregon rallies late behind Nate Bittle to beat Rice

NOVEMBER 8 • DEADSPIN.COM

Oregon rallies late behind Nate Bittle to beat Rice Oregon rallied from eight points down in the second half behind Nate Bittle's 18 points after halftime to beat Rice 67-63 in Eugene, Ore., o...

NOVEMBER 8 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Nate Bittle scores 25 to rally Oregon to 67-63 victory over Rice

Nate Bittle scored 18 of his 25 points in the second half to lead Oregon to a 67-63 victory over Rice

NOVEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Double-double in narrow victory Bittle recorded 12 points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and four blocks over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 60-59 win over Hawaii.

Impact This was certainly a little too close for comfort for the Ducks, and the fact that star guard Jackson Shelstad wasn't available certainly didn't help. Nonetheless, Bittle did lots of the heavy lifting, pulling down a team-leading 14 rebounds, swatting four shots and hitting all six of his shots from the charity stripe, which turned out to be huge in a one-point game. He'll look to improve his efficiency moving forward, but this was a big-time performance from Oregon's experienced big man when the Ducks needed it most.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Simpkins' basket with just seconds left helps Oregon fend off pesky Hawaii 60-59

Takai Simpkins scored 18 points and his game-winning running jump shot with 4.2 seconds left helped Oregon avoid an upset by beating Hawaii 60-59 in a season opener for both teams

NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

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