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Oregon Weekly MBB Release - Week 8
12/30/10 | Men's Basketball
For the complete release with full notes, statistics, etc., please view the PDF version
EUGENE, Ore. -- The University of Oregon men's basketball team (7-5) will open Pac-10 Conference play this week with Arizona (11-2) and Arizona State (7-4). The Ducks host the Wildcats on Thursday night and the Sun Devils on Saturday night, with tip-times set at 7 p.m. (PT) for both contests.
These are the final men's basketball games to be played at McArthur Court. UO is 721-393 (.647) in games played in the facility over the last 84 years.
Reserved tickets ($46) and general admission ($36) for both games are available for purchase online at goducks.com, at the Casanova Center ticket box office or at the ticket window at McArthur Court on gamedays. Both games feature the "Pack Mac" promotion (online only) which allows fans to purchase two reserved tickets for a total of $80.
Arizona leads 43-23 in the all-time series with UO, including wins in the last four meetings. Oregon's last win over the Wildcats was on March 8, 2008, a 78-69 victory at Mac Court.
ASU is 39-31 in games with UO, having also won the last four games against the Ducks. Oregon's most recent win over the Sun Devils came on March 6, 2008, a 67-61 home triumph.
Next week the Ducks face road games against Washington and Washington State, before returning home to open Matthew Knight Arena against USC on Jan. 13 and UCLA on Jan. 15.
ARIZONA LIVE COVERAGE
• TV: OSN on CSNNW; Fox Sports Arizona; Joe Giansante, play-by-play; Corey Williams, analyst
• Radio: Oregon Sports Network affiliates; Jerry Allen, play-by-play
• Satellite radio: Sirius 121, XM 141
• GoDucks.com: Live audio, (HD) video, stats ** HD video stream results vary based on internet connection speed
ARIZONA STATE LIVE COVERAGE
• TV: None
• Radio: Oregon Sports Network affiliates; Jerry Allen, play-by-play
• Satellite radio: Sirius 212, XM 193
• GoDucks.com: Live audio, video, stats
Follow Oregon men's basketball on twitter @duckbasketball for in-game updates and the latest news on the squad.
MALARKY TO BE HONORED AT SATURDAY'S GAME
The University of Oregon is proud to recognize one of its heroes of World War II, Tech Sergeant Donald G. Malarky.
Malarky grew up in Astoria, Ore., the son of UO football player Leo “Tick” Malarky. Don was in his first semester at UO when the attack on Pearl Habor happened and the United States entered World War II.
He became a member of “Easy” Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division. On D-Day, he parachuted into France with his unit and earned the Bronze Star for his heroism.
The memories of Malarky and the other surviving members of Easy Company became the basis of Stephen Ambrose's book, Band of Brothers, later made into an HBO mini-series of the same name. Malarky's memories of the Niland Brothers became the basis for the screenplay of Saving Private Ryan.
Following World War II, Malarky returned to UO, earning a bachelor's degree in business. He went on to be a successful businessman and Clatsop County Commissioner.
CATRON AVERAGING CAREER BESTS
Senior forward Joevan Catron has now played in 108 career games averaging career-bests for points (17.5 ppg), rebounds (6.6 rpg) and field goal shooting percentage (.538, 71-of-132). He leads the team in scoring, rebounding, shooting percentage, field goals attempted and field goals made, and is second in minutes played (27.6 mpg).
Catron, who was awarded a medical hardship in the offseason, has scored in double-figures in 11 of the 12 games in 2010-11. Four of his five career 20-point games occurred this season. He's led UO in scoring 12 times in his career, nine of those have come in 2010-11.
Catron has scored 63.3 percent of his points after halftime, with 133 of his 210 total points coming during the final 20 minutes (and OT). In an overtime win over North Dakota State, he tallied 16 of his career-best 27 points in the second half. Catron also scored 18 of his 25 points in the second half of a home loss to San Jose State.
UO'S PAC-10 STATISTICAL RANKINGS
Oregon compares favorably to their Pac-10 counterparts in several statistical categories. UO is second in free throw shooting (.728, 182-of-250), third in steals (8.8 spg, 106), and fourth in scoring offense (74.2 ppg, 890), turnover margin (+3.9, 154-201) and offensive rebounding (12.4 orpg, 149).
Senior forward Joevan Catron ranks second in offensive rebounds (3.2 orpg, 38), third in scoring (17.5 ppg, 210) and 10th in total rebounding (6.6 rpg, 79). Sophomore forward E.J. Singler is third in free throw shooting percentage (.825, 33-of-40), sixth in 3-point shooting percentage (.444, 16-of-36) and eighth in blocks (1.1 bpg, 13). Junior guard Malcolm Armstead is fourth in steals (2.0 spg, 24) and sixth in assists (4.0 apg, 48).
SINGLER STEPS INTO KEY ROLE
Sophomore forward E.J. Singler leads the team in blocks (1.1 bpg, 13) and 3-point field goal percentage (.444, 16-of-36). He also ranks second on the team in scoring (12.3 ppg, 147), field goal percentage (.533, 49-of-92) and total rebounding (6.4 rpg, 77).
Singler has reached double figures in scoring 10 times in 12 games. The Medford, Ore., product had opened the season by scoring in double figures in each of the first seven games.
In the near upset of No. 9 Missouri, Singler tallied a career-best 19 points to go with nine rebounds. Last week he posted an 18-point, 17-rebound (career high) effort in the blowout win over Willamette. That single-game rebound total ties Singler for the top performance amongst Pac-10 players this season (with Arizona State's Kyle Cain, 17 vs. Houston Baptist, 11-25-10).
LAST TIME OUT: IDAHO 69, OREGON 65
The Ducks struggled shooting from the floor in a 69-65 loss to Idaho at Mac Court on Dec. 21. The contest featured 11 ties and six lead changes while neither team led by more than seven points.
Idaho shot 48.9 percent from the field and made 6-of-13 (46.2 percent) three-point tries. The Ducks struggled shooting throughout, connecting on only 33.8 percent of its shots, including a 7-of-29 (24.1 percent) mark from beyond the arc.
Senior forward Joevan Catron paced the UO offense with 18 points on 6-of-12 shooting and shot a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line. Sophomore forward E.J. Singler poured in 11 points and junior guard Malcolm Armstead also cracked double figures with 10 points. Singler, Catron and junior forward Jeremy Jacob each tied a game high with six rebounds.
MAC COURT TO MATT ARENA MOVE
The Oregon men's basketball team will make the move from McArthur Court to Matthew Knight Arena this season. The new building can be listed by either its full name, or abbreviated to Matt Arena (like Mac Court is to McArthur Court). Key dates listed below.
• Dec. 21, 2010 (MBB vs. Idaho); Last MBB non-conf. game at Mac Court
• Jan. 1, 2011 (MBB vs. Arizona State); Last MBB Pac-10 game at Mac Court
• Jan. 13, 2011 (MBB vs USC); First MBB game at Matt Arena
• Jan. 23, 2011 (WBB vs Oregon State); First WBB game at Matt Arena
• Feb. 19, 2011 (MBB vs Oregon State); First Civil War MBB game at Matt Arena
For more information on UO's newest facility, please visit MatthewKnightArena.com.
DUCKS WITH 721 WINS AT HISTORIC MCARTHUR COURT
With the victory over Portland on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, the Oregon Ducks captured their 700th win in games played at McArthur Court in Eugene. Oregon now has 721 home wins at Mac Court, with the Ducks 7-3 in home games this season. UO closes with games against Idaho, Arizona and Arizona State, the final three men's basketball games scheduled for the building.
UO Athletics celebrated the final full Pac-10 men's basketball season at Mac Court in 2009-10 with commemorative ticket giveaways, a pair of jersey retirement ceremonies and honorary captains for what was originally scheduled to be the final nine games at the venue.
Complete list of the honorary captains: OSU (Jan. 10) - Terrell Brandon; ASU (Jan. 14) - Charlie Warren, Bill Frieder; ARIZ (Jan. 16) - John Dick, Lute Olson; UCLA (Jan 28.) - Larry Holliday, Bill Walton; USC (Jan. 30) - Greg Ballard; STAN (Feb. 18) - Ron Lee; CAL (Feb. 20) - Chuck Rask, Glenn Moore, Darrall Imhoff; WASH (March 4) - Dick Harter, Brandon Roy; WSU (March 6) - Kenya Wilkins, James Donaldson.
UO ADDS FOUR PLAYERS IN EARLY SIGNING PERIOD
Dana Altman announced the signing of four players to National Letters of Intent. Joining the Ducks' 2011-12 squad are guards Bruce Barron (Carbondale, Ill./Brehm Preparatory School), Jabari Brown (Oakland, Calif./Oakland HS) and Brett Kingma (Mill Creek, Wash./Jackson HS) along with center Austin Kuemper (Portland, Ore./Westview HS).
Bruce Barron: Plays prep basketball at Brehm Preparatory School in Carbondale, Ill. … led AAU basketball team (Illinois Titans) to a national title in 2009, averaging 18 points per game in the senior national tournament … chose Oregon over Oklahoma State, Marquette and Indiana … also played AAU basketball for Mac Irvin Fire.
Jabari Brown: Started junior season at Findlay Prep (Nev.) where he averaged 16 points per game before transferring mid-year to Oakland High School … averaged 23.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game at Oakland High the rest of his junior campaign ... led Oakland High to second round of the state playoffs … chose Oregon over Arizona State, Connecticut, Georgia Tech and Washington … played AAU ball for Drew Gooden Soldiers.
Brett Kingma: Averaged 25 points, four steals and four assists per game as a junior … Led Jackson High School to the 2010 Washington Class 4A title game … chose Oregon over Arizona State, Brigham Young and Washington … played AAU ball for Friends of Hoop.
Austin Kuemper: Averaged 12.9 points and 8.1 rebounds per game as a junior for Westview High School … Lead WHS to the 2010 OSAA 6A Boys state title game … also led WHS to a second-round appearance at the 2009 OSAA 6A Boys State Tournament … chose Oregon over Iowa State, San Diego State, USC and Washington State … played AAU ball for ICP.
EUGENE, Ore. -- The University of Oregon men's basketball team (7-5) will open Pac-10 Conference play this week with Arizona (11-2) and Arizona State (7-4). The Ducks host the Wildcats on Thursday night and the Sun Devils on Saturday night, with tip-times set at 7 p.m. (PT) for both contests.
These are the final men's basketball games to be played at McArthur Court. UO is 721-393 (.647) in games played in the facility over the last 84 years.
Reserved tickets ($46) and general admission ($36) for both games are available for purchase online at goducks.com, at the Casanova Center ticket box office or at the ticket window at McArthur Court on gamedays. Both games feature the "Pack Mac" promotion (online only) which allows fans to purchase two reserved tickets for a total of $80.
Arizona leads 43-23 in the all-time series with UO, including wins in the last four meetings. Oregon's last win over the Wildcats was on March 8, 2008, a 78-69 victory at Mac Court.
ASU is 39-31 in games with UO, having also won the last four games against the Ducks. Oregon's most recent win over the Sun Devils came on March 6, 2008, a 67-61 home triumph.
Next week the Ducks face road games against Washington and Washington State, before returning home to open Matthew Knight Arena against USC on Jan. 13 and UCLA on Jan. 15.
ARIZONA LIVE COVERAGE
• TV: OSN on CSNNW; Fox Sports Arizona; Joe Giansante, play-by-play; Corey Williams, analyst
• Radio: Oregon Sports Network affiliates; Jerry Allen, play-by-play
• Satellite radio: Sirius 121, XM 141
• GoDucks.com: Live audio, (HD) video, stats ** HD video stream results vary based on internet connection speed
ARIZONA STATE LIVE COVERAGE
• TV: None
• Radio: Oregon Sports Network affiliates; Jerry Allen, play-by-play
• Satellite radio: Sirius 212, XM 193
• GoDucks.com: Live audio, video, stats
Follow Oregon men's basketball on twitter @duckbasketball for in-game updates and the latest news on the squad.
MALARKY TO BE HONORED AT SATURDAY'S GAME
The University of Oregon is proud to recognize one of its heroes of World War II, Tech Sergeant Donald G. Malarky.
Malarky grew up in Astoria, Ore., the son of UO football player Leo “Tick” Malarky. Don was in his first semester at UO when the attack on Pearl Habor happened and the United States entered World War II.
He became a member of “Easy” Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division. On D-Day, he parachuted into France with his unit and earned the Bronze Star for his heroism.
The memories of Malarky and the other surviving members of Easy Company became the basis of Stephen Ambrose's book, Band of Brothers, later made into an HBO mini-series of the same name. Malarky's memories of the Niland Brothers became the basis for the screenplay of Saving Private Ryan.
Following World War II, Malarky returned to UO, earning a bachelor's degree in business. He went on to be a successful businessman and Clatsop County Commissioner.
CATRON AVERAGING CAREER BESTS
Senior forward Joevan Catron has now played in 108 career games averaging career-bests for points (17.5 ppg), rebounds (6.6 rpg) and field goal shooting percentage (.538, 71-of-132). He leads the team in scoring, rebounding, shooting percentage, field goals attempted and field goals made, and is second in minutes played (27.6 mpg).
Catron, who was awarded a medical hardship in the offseason, has scored in double-figures in 11 of the 12 games in 2010-11. Four of his five career 20-point games occurred this season. He's led UO in scoring 12 times in his career, nine of those have come in 2010-11.
Catron has scored 63.3 percent of his points after halftime, with 133 of his 210 total points coming during the final 20 minutes (and OT). In an overtime win over North Dakota State, he tallied 16 of his career-best 27 points in the second half. Catron also scored 18 of his 25 points in the second half of a home loss to San Jose State.
UO'S PAC-10 STATISTICAL RANKINGS
Oregon compares favorably to their Pac-10 counterparts in several statistical categories. UO is second in free throw shooting (.728, 182-of-250), third in steals (8.8 spg, 106), and fourth in scoring offense (74.2 ppg, 890), turnover margin (+3.9, 154-201) and offensive rebounding (12.4 orpg, 149).
Senior forward Joevan Catron ranks second in offensive rebounds (3.2 orpg, 38), third in scoring (17.5 ppg, 210) and 10th in total rebounding (6.6 rpg, 79). Sophomore forward E.J. Singler is third in free throw shooting percentage (.825, 33-of-40), sixth in 3-point shooting percentage (.444, 16-of-36) and eighth in blocks (1.1 bpg, 13). Junior guard Malcolm Armstead is fourth in steals (2.0 spg, 24) and sixth in assists (4.0 apg, 48).
SINGLER STEPS INTO KEY ROLE
Sophomore forward E.J. Singler leads the team in blocks (1.1 bpg, 13) and 3-point field goal percentage (.444, 16-of-36). He also ranks second on the team in scoring (12.3 ppg, 147), field goal percentage (.533, 49-of-92) and total rebounding (6.4 rpg, 77).
Singler has reached double figures in scoring 10 times in 12 games. The Medford, Ore., product had opened the season by scoring in double figures in each of the first seven games.
In the near upset of No. 9 Missouri, Singler tallied a career-best 19 points to go with nine rebounds. Last week he posted an 18-point, 17-rebound (career high) effort in the blowout win over Willamette. That single-game rebound total ties Singler for the top performance amongst Pac-10 players this season (with Arizona State's Kyle Cain, 17 vs. Houston Baptist, 11-25-10).
LAST TIME OUT: IDAHO 69, OREGON 65
The Ducks struggled shooting from the floor in a 69-65 loss to Idaho at Mac Court on Dec. 21. The contest featured 11 ties and six lead changes while neither team led by more than seven points.
Idaho shot 48.9 percent from the field and made 6-of-13 (46.2 percent) three-point tries. The Ducks struggled shooting throughout, connecting on only 33.8 percent of its shots, including a 7-of-29 (24.1 percent) mark from beyond the arc.
Senior forward Joevan Catron paced the UO offense with 18 points on 6-of-12 shooting and shot a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line. Sophomore forward E.J. Singler poured in 11 points and junior guard Malcolm Armstead also cracked double figures with 10 points. Singler, Catron and junior forward Jeremy Jacob each tied a game high with six rebounds.
MAC COURT TO MATT ARENA MOVE
The Oregon men's basketball team will make the move from McArthur Court to Matthew Knight Arena this season. The new building can be listed by either its full name, or abbreviated to Matt Arena (like Mac Court is to McArthur Court). Key dates listed below.
• Dec. 21, 2010 (MBB vs. Idaho); Last MBB non-conf. game at Mac Court
• Jan. 1, 2011 (MBB vs. Arizona State); Last MBB Pac-10 game at Mac Court
• Jan. 13, 2011 (MBB vs USC); First MBB game at Matt Arena
• Jan. 23, 2011 (WBB vs Oregon State); First WBB game at Matt Arena
• Feb. 19, 2011 (MBB vs Oregon State); First Civil War MBB game at Matt Arena
For more information on UO's newest facility, please visit MatthewKnightArena.com.
DUCKS WITH 721 WINS AT HISTORIC MCARTHUR COURT
With the victory over Portland on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, the Oregon Ducks captured their 700th win in games played at McArthur Court in Eugene. Oregon now has 721 home wins at Mac Court, with the Ducks 7-3 in home games this season. UO closes with games against Idaho, Arizona and Arizona State, the final three men's basketball games scheduled for the building.
UO Athletics celebrated the final full Pac-10 men's basketball season at Mac Court in 2009-10 with commemorative ticket giveaways, a pair of jersey retirement ceremonies and honorary captains for what was originally scheduled to be the final nine games at the venue.
Complete list of the honorary captains: OSU (Jan. 10) - Terrell Brandon; ASU (Jan. 14) - Charlie Warren, Bill Frieder; ARIZ (Jan. 16) - John Dick, Lute Olson; UCLA (Jan 28.) - Larry Holliday, Bill Walton; USC (Jan. 30) - Greg Ballard; STAN (Feb. 18) - Ron Lee; CAL (Feb. 20) - Chuck Rask, Glenn Moore, Darrall Imhoff; WASH (March 4) - Dick Harter, Brandon Roy; WSU (March 6) - Kenya Wilkins, James Donaldson.
UO ADDS FOUR PLAYERS IN EARLY SIGNING PERIOD
Dana Altman announced the signing of four players to National Letters of Intent. Joining the Ducks' 2011-12 squad are guards Bruce Barron (Carbondale, Ill./Brehm Preparatory School), Jabari Brown (Oakland, Calif./Oakland HS) and Brett Kingma (Mill Creek, Wash./Jackson HS) along with center Austin Kuemper (Portland, Ore./Westview HS).
Bruce Barron: Plays prep basketball at Brehm Preparatory School in Carbondale, Ill. … led AAU basketball team (Illinois Titans) to a national title in 2009, averaging 18 points per game in the senior national tournament … chose Oregon over Oklahoma State, Marquette and Indiana … also played AAU basketball for Mac Irvin Fire.
Jabari Brown: Started junior season at Findlay Prep (Nev.) where he averaged 16 points per game before transferring mid-year to Oakland High School … averaged 23.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game at Oakland High the rest of his junior campaign ... led Oakland High to second round of the state playoffs … chose Oregon over Arizona State, Connecticut, Georgia Tech and Washington … played AAU ball for Drew Gooden Soldiers.
Brett Kingma: Averaged 25 points, four steals and four assists per game as a junior … Led Jackson High School to the 2010 Washington Class 4A title game … chose Oregon over Arizona State, Brigham Young and Washington … played AAU ball for Friends of Hoop.
Austin Kuemper: Averaged 12.9 points and 8.1 rebounds per game as a junior for Westview High School … Lead WHS to the 2010 OSAA 6A Boys state title game … also led WHS to a second-round appearance at the 2009 OSAA 6A Boys State Tournament … chose Oregon over Iowa State, San Diego State, USC and Washington State … played AAU ball for ICP.
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