The Oregon Ducks, if they are going to make the 2024 NCAA Tournament, will need to win the Pac-12 Tournament in a few weeks. The Pac-12 bubble no longer includes Oregon after the Ducks excluded themselves by losing to Arizona on Saturday in Tucson. Oregon had to pick up a high-end win over Arizona and then win a few more games to make an at-large case. That possibility no longer exists after the Wildcats drubbed Dana Altman’s athletes.
For a few minutes to start the game, the Ducks traded baskets with the Wildcats, but then Arizona quickly went on a run, and the Ducks lost control of the game. At the half, the Ducks were down 30-51.
In the second half, there were points where it looked like Oregon might crawl back, but the Wildcats always responded and re-extended their lead. Jermaine Cousinard came alive for the Ducks in the second half, scoring 33 second-half points on 75% shooting, but it wasn’t enough to give Oregon a chance to win.
We’ll look at the new Pac-12 bubble with Oregon no longer being a part of it. Here’s what you need to know: