How to watch Oregon basketball vs. Cal Baptist
The Oregon men’s basketball team has managed to withstand an early-season injury crisis by leaning into its backcourt depth this season.
With its two top scorers sidelined due to long-term injuries, the Ducks have raced out to a 6-2 start to the 2023-24 campaign. Last time out, they notched a 71-49 home win over UTEP with senior guard Jermaine Couisnard scoring a game-high 18 points to lead five Oregon players in double figures.
The Ducks will look to capture their third straight win on Tuesday when they host Cal Baptist (6-2) in Eugene.
Here is how to watch and stream the Ducks’ non-conference matchup with the Lancers.
How to watch: Oregon vs. UTEP
When: Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. PT
Where: Matthew Knight Arena (Eugene, Ore.)
TV: Pac-12 Networks
Radio: SiriusXM Channel 197 (Portland); 1080 AM, 95.3 FM (Eugene); TuneIn.com/Ducks (online)
Oregon injury report
Out
C N’Faly Dante (knee)C Nate Bittle (wrist)F Mookie Cook (ankle)G Jesse Zarzuela (undisclosed)
Players to watch
Oregon senior guard Jermaine Couisnard
Over the past three games for the Ducks, Jermaine Cousinard is averaging 18.3 points per game while shooting 56% from the field. His contributions on both ends of the floor have been crucial with N’Faly Dante and Nate Bittle sidelined.
Cal Baptist junior guard Dominique Daniels Jr.
In his debut season at Cal Baptist, Dominique Daniels Jr. is leading the Lancers with 18.3 points per game on 38% shooting, including 36% from three-point range. He spent last season at San Bernardino Valley College.
Key Quotes
Oregon head coach Dana Altman on the Ducks’ second-half turnaround Saturday against UTEP
“We just stood up that first half and let them be the aggressor. In the second half, when we went to the basket, we went a little harder and finished some plays, which makes a big difference.”
Oregon senior guard Jermaine Couisnard on what has made Jackson Shelstad so effective early in his career
“Hard work. I see the work he puts in every day. Every day when I’m in there working out I see him in there and you can just tell he loves the game of basketball and being in the gym. I know he gets confidence from being in the gym. … I didn’t work that hard when I was a freshman. You see him, and he’s in the gym more than the average freshman. He’s just gonna be great.”
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