Nate Bittle to Return to Oregon Men’s Basketball Team

Nate Bittle to Return to Oregon Men's Basketball Team

Oregon men’s basketball player Nate Bittle will spend one more season with the Ducks after withdrawing from NBA draft consideration. Bittle has one year of NCAA eligibility remaining due to injury and illness.

According to Chris Pietsch Patti, an OregonLive.com sports columnist, replacing Bittle would have been a significant challenge:

"Replacing him would have been a tall order, both figuratively and literally."

With Bittle back in the lineup alongside Jackson Shelstad and Kwame Evans, Oregon is expected to be a top team in the Big Ten Conference next season.

Last Season Highlights

Last year was a breakout season for Bittle as he:

  • Stayed healthy
  • Averaged 14.2 points and 7.6 rebounds in 35 games

Career Statistics

Throughout his career at Oregon, Bittle has averaged:

  • 8 points per game (8 ppg)
  • 5 rebounds per contest (5 rpg)

His shooting statistics include:

  • .500 from inside three feet
  • .333 beyond three feet
  • .500 FG%
  • .333 3P%

Bittle also demonstrated impressive free throw shooting skills last year, connecting on nearly nine out of every ten attempts with a .890 FT%.

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