Nate Bittle - College Basketball News & Rumors

Nate Bittle opens up about his illness, vows he'll be back at Oregon next season Oregon junior forward Nate Bittle opened up about his illness and what has all happened.

MARCH 20, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Out for remainder of season Bittle (illness) is out for the remainder of Oregon's 2023-24 season, per Matt Prehm of 247Sports.com.

Impact Any chance of Bittle participating in the 2024 NCAA Tournament is officially dented. The Oregon junior is "weeks to months" away from being healthy, but he is finally going toward that status. At least for Bittle, now there is a good amount of hope he can be ready before the beginning of the Ducks' 2024-25 season. And perhaps better for Oregon fans, he will re-enroll there, ensuring UO a quality center for at least another campaign.

MARCH 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Oregon head coach Dana Altman said that Bittle (illness) "is not going to be available again" ahead of Saturday's game versus Washington State, James Crepea of The Oregonian report...

Impact Bittle was sidelined for about two months after he underwent wrist surgery in mid-November. The 7-foot junior returned to the lineup for back-to-back starts in late January, but he's been dealing with an illness that will now keep him sidelined for the fourth game in a row. Bittle has appeared in just six games this season, putting up 8.3 points and 3.7 rebounds. His next chance to play will come Saturday, Feb. 17 at Oregon State.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Oregon Center Nate Bittle a Gameday Decision vs. Arizona State The third-year center is nearing a return to the court.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nate Bittle is trending for a return from injury, Mookie Cook out with injury Oregon could get one of its starters back from injury this week, but lost another rotation player to another injury.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Could be available Thursday Bittle (wrist) could be available during Oregon's game Thursday at Colorado, according to James Crepea of The Oregonian.

Impact According to Oregon's head coach Dana Altman, Bittle "might play a little bit" at Colorado depending on what his doctors say during their scheduled meeting Wednesday. But while the big man is "getting closer" to full health, he is not expected to play much Thursday. There is also a chance Bittle sits out against Colorado, pushing his earliest return date to a game at Utah scheduled for Sunday. If that does happen, the aforementioned principle will still apply. Bittle "might play a little bit" then but is not expected to do much and may be unavailable entirely.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dana Altman offers positive injury report on Nate Bittle's return Oregon coach Dana Altman told press following the team's 64-59 win over UCLA that junior center Nate Bittle is closer than originally though...

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Not expected to return this year Head coach Dana Altman mentioned Thursday that he does not think Bittle (wrist) will return this season, James Crepea of The Oregonian reports.

Impact Bittle is dealing with a broken bone in his wrist and had surgery to get it fixed in late November. He wasn't expected to get reevaluated for eight weeks after the surgery, but Altman said it's been a slow recovery so far and doesn't expect the big man to return this year. Bittle started the first three games of the year before getting injured and averaged 13 points, six rebounds and 1.7 blocks per contest. He should be eligible for an injury redshirt and will look to return to a prominent role with the Ducks in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oregon men's basketball notches win at Florida A&M without N'Faly Dante, Nate Bittle Jesse Zarzuela scored 14 points and Jadrian Tracey added 13 and six rebounds for the Ducks in a 67-54 win at Florida A&M Monday night at the...

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Out for Monday's contest Bittle (wrist) will not play in Monday's game against Florida A&M, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Bittle suffered a wrist injury in the team's last game against Tennessee State. It's poor timing considering fellow big man N'Faly Dante is dealing with a hamstring injury and is also out Monday. Oregon will hope their two bigs can return for the Emerald Coast Classic beginning on Friday against Santa Clara.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Bittle taking on bigger role for Oregon men's basketball entering matchup with Tennessee State Nate Bittle is averaging 15.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.8 blocks over the last five games dating back to last season’s NIT. Prior to that,...

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Nate Bittle shines in the post, Bam Tracey emerges on defense in win over Montana The Oregon Duck men's basketball program improved to 2-0 on the season as they got big production from Nate Bittle and others against Montan...

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Bittle propels Oregon to 75-61 victory over Montana

Nate Bittle scored 17 points to lead five players in double figures and Oregon pulled away in the second half to beat Montana 75-61 in the Ducks’ home opener

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Another big game with Dante out Bittle registered 21 points (7-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Sunday's 68-54 victory over UCF.

Impact With N'Faly Dante out for the second straight game to begin the NIT with an ankle issue, Bittle was certainly able to step up and help the Ducks make it to the quarterfinals. He set his career high with 17 points in the opening round against UC-Irvine and then broke that on Sunday against UCF. If Dante is unable to go on Tuesday against Wisconsin, Bittle should be an excellent DFS play.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Nate Bittle and Kel'el Ware recap win over UCF Hear from Oregon starting center and sophomore Nate Bittle and freshman big man Kel'el Ware after the Oregon Ducks defeated the UCF Knights...

MARCH 20, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Nate Bittle's tone-setting effort and Oregon's dominant post play too much for UCF The Oregon Ducks dominated the visiting Central Florida Knights Sunday evening at Matthew Knight Arena, even if the Ducks committed a flurry...

MARCH 20, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Bittle leads Oregon to 68-54 victory over UCF in NIT

Nate Bittle finished with 21 points and 13 rebounds and Oregon rolled to a 68-54 victory over UCF in the second round of the NIT

MARCH 20, 2023 • Associated Press

WATCH: Rivaldo Soares and Nate Bittle break down blowout win in NIT Oregon senior guard Rivaldo Soares and sophomore forward Nate Bittle discuss their career nights in Oregon's blowout win over UC Irvine. The...

MARCH 16, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Nate Bittle commits to returning to Oregon next year, Soares will decide after the season The Oregon men's basketball coaching staff knows at least two players from within its starting lineup will return for the 2023-24 college ba...

MARCH 11, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

10 points, six rebounds in win Bittle recorded 10 points (4-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and one block across 17 minutes during Thursday's 84-51 win over California.

Impact Bittle converted 4-of-7 attempts from the field, finishing with 10 points and six rebounds during Thursday's win over California. The 7-foot sophomore has appeared in 22 games this season (16 starts), logging 6.5 points, five rebounds and 1.2 blocks on 17.8 minutes per game.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three points, seven rebounds in loss Bittle totaled three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), seven rebounds and one assist over 22 minutes during Sunday's 68-65 loss to Washington State.

Impact Bittle knocked down 1-of-5 attempts from the field, finishing with three points and seven rebounds during Sunday's loss to Washington State. The 7-foot sophomore has handled a modest role for the Ducks this season, averaging 6.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 blocks on 17.9 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five points, six rebounds in win Bittle posted five points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-4 FT), six rebounds and two blocks over 21 minutes during Saturday's 75-70 victory over Arizona State.

Impact Bittle knocked down 2-of-6 shots, finishing with five points and six rebounds during Saturday's win over ASU. The 7-foot sophomore struggled to convert at the line, but his efforts were enough to help Oregon secure a win over the Sun Devils. Bittle, who averages 6.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks on 17.9 minutes per game, will look to help Oregon stay on track when they face off with USC on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches double-double in win Bittle finished with 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, four blocks and one steal in 30 minutes during Thursday's 75-69 win over Colorado.

Impact Bittle notched his first collegiate double-double during Thursday's win over Colorado. The 7-foot sophomore has appeared in 13 games this season, logging 6.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks on 17.6 minutes per game. Bittle has worked his way into the starting lineup after returning from a foot injury, and he may be poised for a bigger role given his breakout performance.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Nate Bittle and Keeshawn Barthelemy breakdown big win vs Colorado Oregon center Nate Bittle and guard Keeshawn Barthelemy discuss the Ducks important win over visiting Colorado to keep pace with the teams a...

JANUARY 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

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