Oregon Ducks Tickets

Oregon Ducks Mens Basketball

The Oregon Ducks enter the 2004-05 season as an unknown to college basketball, and most likely unfamiliar to even their most ardent supporters. However, that could be a good thing, as the Ducks failed to make the NCAA Tournament last year despite still having a Luke on the roster.

Luke Jackson led the team in points, assists, rebounds and steals, but he couldn't lead Oregon into March Madness. With Luke Ridnour departing in the 2003 NBA Draft, and Jackson selected in the 2004 NBA Draft, the Ducks will be without a Luke in quite some time. Truth be told, the Ducks could be a lot better off this year if the young talent comes together. Freshman Bryce Taylor gives the Ducks a sharp-shooter from the perimeter, and Chamberlain Oguchi can play both the 2 and 3 positions, providing coach Jerry Green some flexibility on the bench.

If Aaron Brooks can come back from his wrist injury, he'll help this team immensely from the point guard position. He hasn't started a full season yet, but he has too much talent to ignore -- a good way to sum up the Ducks team as a whole. Don't be surprised if they return to the NCAA Tournament after an NIT bid last year.