After coming into the 2022 season ranked 21st in the AP Poll, no Oregon Duck fan envisioned a third-round knockout to Wisconsin in the NIT as the team’s final fate. But, it encapsulated what was a disappointing season all around.
Now ahead of the 2023 season, the Ducks have a fresh new team. They’ve added several freshmen and some transfers as well. Oregon has also brought back a handful of their core starters, though they lost a few to the portal this offseason.
Below, I detail how high I think Oregon can fly this season, if they can get back to the NCAA tournament, and what they need to do to get there. We also look at which Ducks are back, who left, who has arrived, and how it all fits together.