It’s been a disappointing season for the Oregon Ducks on the hardwood this season, but for basketball fans in Eugene, there are at least a handful of alumni who play at the NBA level.
Dillon Brooks has been the most common Ducks player in the news this season, though he’s usually been on the pitch for his antics rather than his game – which has been largely disappointing this year.
Elsewhere, Payton Pritchard is still with Boston despite everything request a trade Before the deadline, Chris Duarte is still grappling with ankle injuries that have plagued him for the past two years and Bol Bol’s enticing potential is marred by inconsistent play.
It all sounds so familiar, so it’s no surprise that Chris Boucher is posting almost the same stats this season as last year.
There are a few differences, namely Eugene Omoruyi’s team and the appearance of Troy Brown as a starter, but otherwise there’s a lot that’s familiar in our latest update on Ducks in the NBA:
Bol Bol, C, Orlando Magic
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Bol Bol started the season turning everyone’s heads and finally showed the promise that made him such an alluring NBA prospect. He currently has career-high nine points and 5.8 rebounds per game, though those totals have fallen to just 3.6 and 4.1 in his last 16 games — including four straight DNPs to wrap up March.
Chris Boucher, PF, Toronto Raptors
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Boucher is doing his best to perfectly repeat his 2021-22 2022-23 season again, averaging an identical 9.4 points per game, 0.9 blocks per game, 0.6 steals per game and 2.2 offensive rebounds per game . His role as backup power forward continues to benefit the Raptors, and his 70 games this season is the second-highest total of his career.
Dillon Brooks, SF, Memphis Grizzlies
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Brooks found himself right in the middle much drama of the NBA this season, but despite the extra attention, his performance on the floor hasn’t been that great.
His 14 points and 46.3 eFG% are both the lowest since his rookie season, and his 39.2% overall field goal percentage is by far his worst career mark.
Troy Brown, SF, Los Angeles Lakers
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Brown has become a key rotation player for the Lakers this season. He started in 45 of 69 games he played and averaged 7.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists while shooting a career-best 37.6% from deep and 89.2% the elite scored. from the free throw line.
Chris Duarte, SG, Indiana Pacers
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Injuries continue to derail a very promising start to Chris Duarte’s NBA career. The sophomore guard has played 46 games for the Pacers this year, with 12 starts and averaging 7.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists while shooting just 36.9% from the field and 31.6 % shot from the depths.
He is currently struggling with an ankle injury and will hopefully return to the pitch and get a chance to end the year strong.
Eugene Omoruyi, SF, Detroit Pistons
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After getting released by the thunder, Omoruyi joined the Pistons in early March and quickly worked his way into the rotation. He has now appeared in 12 games with Detroit, of which he started three and averaged 21.7 minutes, 8.7 points and 3.6 rebounds per game while shooting 43.3% from the field.
Payton Pritchard, PG, Boston Celtics
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Pritchard continued to be an underused rotation guard for the Celtics this season, continuing a downward trend in playing time and overall performance.
This season, Pritchard has played in 46 games, averaging 12.5 minutes a night, along with 4.7 points, 1.5 rebounds and one assist, all at a career-low 33.1% from deep.
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