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Maui Shows the Future Is Bright For Oregon Ducks Basketball

 

Published 11/27/2008 by Kyle at Bleacher Report - College Basketball

First things first, I expected the Ducks to get beaten easily by a more physical and experienced Alabama team in the first game. Since they wound up blowing them out, I have to say... no matter the result of the other two games...this tourney was a success for the Ducks. We watched a young team grow by leaps and bounds. A few things I have to mention... I believe for the first time in the EK era we will actually have big men who win games for us, not just lose them. That's crazy! Dunigan is the real deal and ready to play. I had doubts about his ability to perform against good teams, but after watching him in Maui, I have no doubt he will be a force come Pac-10 season. Crittle is a beast and with a little bit of polish he and MD will be a force next year. The play of Dunigan is also huge for Kent recruiting other big men to come and play at Oregon. In the past I'm sure any half-decent big man that the Ducks were fighting to recruit would be told by any other coach, "Hey don't go to Oregon, ... (link)

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