An interesting clarification came from Oregon Ducks forward Eric Williams early this week when it comes to the future of his basketball career.
Williams, who was with the Ducks for three seasons, went through senior day ceremonies with Oregon this year and announced following the season that he would be trying his hand at the professional level. However, on Monday afternoon, The Oregonian’s James Crepea reported that, while Williams will try to go pro, he doesn’t plan to sign an agent so he has the option of coming back to school.
Good news for Oregon, right? They might get back a player who averaged 9 points and 5 rebounds in his time in Eugene, right?
Wrong. It sounds like if Williams does come back to college, he will be looking for a new team to play for.
Former Oregon men's basketball forward Eric Williams Jr. clarifies that while pursuing his professional career he won't sign with an agent in order to maintaining his remaining year of eligibility & he'll be entering the transfer portal. He said he's moving on from UO either way.
— James Crepea (@JamesCrepea) March 29, 2022
The future of the Oregon program is in a bit of flux right now, especially with the transfer portal looming. Isaac Johnson already announced his intention to transfer, and it wouldn’t be a shock to see others leave as well. On top of that, there is a possibility that Will Richardson returns for one more year, and we have to wait and see what N’Faly Dante decides to do as well.
Regardless of who stays or goes, though, Dana Altman has one of the top recruiting classes in the nation coming to Eugene next year, with 5-stars Kel’el Ware and Dior Johnson on the way, not to mention JUCO stars Tyrone Williams and Brennan Rigsby.
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