
Veteran Coach Tom Hankins Joins Oregon Men’s Basketball Staff
The University of Oregon has hired Tom Hankins, a seasoned coach with three decades of experience across NCAA, NBA and G League levels, to strengthen its men's basketball program.
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The University of Oregon has hired Tom Hankins, a seasoned coach with three decades of experience across NCAA, NBA and G League levels, to strengthen its men's basketball program.

Casey Benson, a three‑time Arizona State Champion and Gatorade State Player of the Year, has accepted an assistant coaching position with Arizona State University, bringing extensive playing experience and coaching background to the Sun Devil program.

Despite a 12‑20 record marred by injuries, the University of Oregon men’s basketball program is turning a new page with high‑profile transfers and a revamped lineup.

The University of Oregon men's basketball team finalizes its roster and announces a series of high‑profile non‑conference games, including matchups against Eastern Washington, Pepperdine, Indiana State, Oregon State and a Thanksgiving tournament in Las Vegas.
Oregon’s men’s basketball team will open its season with a Canadian tour, featuring a roster reshaped by ten offseason additions and three distinct matchups across British Columbia.

After a standout season at Florida State and a brief stint at Arkansas, Malique Ewin has pledged to join Dana Altman’s Oregon Ducks, bringing his interior skill set to the Big Ten.

Former Arkansas forward Malique Ewin has signed with Oregon, bringing veteran experience to a team seeking a turnaround after a 12‑20 campaign.

Former Arkansas forward Malique Ewin has signed with Oregon, bringing a blend of size and playmaking to a program that finished last season below .500. His journey through multiple colleges and a recent court injunction adds a unique storyline to the Ducks' roster overhaul.

A recent legal decision grants eligibility to 2022 high school graduates, opening the possibility for Oregon basketball guard Takai Simpkins to rejoin the team and bolster the Ducks' depth.

The University of Oregon announced the hiring of Markhuri Sanders‑Frison to lead player development, recruitment and external relations, coinciding with the retirement of longtime assistant Kevin McKenna.

After sixteen years as an assistant under Dana Altman, Kevin McKenna steps down, reflecting on a career that blended NBA playing experience with player development at Oregon and beyond.

An analysis of win percentages for Big Ten men's basketball coaches over the past three seasons highlights the conference's coaching hierarchy, from national‑title contenders to programs seeking a turnaround.

Gonzaga’s basketball program is reshaping its backcourt after losing guard Mario Saint‑Supery to Valencia Basket, turning to the transfer portal for fresh talent.

The Tar Heels are in Las Vegas to evaluate the nation’s top 2027 prospect, Beckham Black, as multiple powerhouse programs vie for his commitment.

Oregon’s basketball program is making moves on multiple fronts, from NBA Summer League participation to courting elite 2028 prospect Isaiah Hamilton, as the Ducks aim to bolster their roster for future seasons.

TJ Bamba will join the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Summer Leagues, bringing a blend of defensive prowess and college experience, while Oregon recruits high‑profile prospect Isaiah Hamilton, who is set to transfer to Montverde Academy.

Head coach Alan Huss outlines his strategy for the upcoming season, emphasizing player development, a flexible roster and a challenging non‑conference schedule.

A look at the Ducks' roster overhaul, key departures and the pressure on Coach Altman as the team seeks a rebound in the competitive Big Ten.
The Milwaukee Bucks send Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat, receiving a package of players, picks and future assets, while acquiring center Kel'el Ware and securing key draft positions.

The Milwaukee Bucks sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat in a multi‑player, multi‑pick trade that also delivered Indiana’s Kel'el Ware to the Bucks, while Miami added Antetokounmpo and veteran forward Bobby Portis.

Recent departures of star players from Oregon’s baseball and basketball rosters highlight how transfer portal activity and NIL economics are reshaping the financial landscape of collegiate athletics.

The Oregon Ducks baseball program is losing star athletes to the transfer portal, driven by financial incentives and better opportunities, while the university grapples with the imbalance between its high‑revenue football program and other sports.

The Ducks hope a new strength and conditioning philosophy will reduce injuries and restore competitiveness after a turbulent season.

Oregon's basketball program announced the hiring of Brandon Kuhn, a seasoned strength and conditioning specialist whose career spans major college programs and a recent Roots 66 recognition.