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Posted: Tuesday November 09, 1999 01:35 AM

Oregon

1998-99 record

19-13 overall, 8-10 Pac-10 (lost to California in NIT quarterfinals)

Coach

Ernie Kent, 32-27 (2 years at Oregon); 122-107 overall

Projected starting lineup

G Darius Wright, 6-0, Sr. Came on as season went along, averaging 8.3 points and nearly five assists a game. G David Jackson, 6-3, Jr. Helped lead Utah to NCAA finals two years ago, should make huge impact as a transfer here. C Flo Hartenstein, 6-9, Jr. Shot-blocking player from Germany should be even bigger force this season. F Alex Scales, 6-4, Sr. Top returning scorer averaging 14.3 points. Named to all-newcomer squad in Pac-10. F A.D. Smith, 6-8, Sr. Started every game last year, competitive player who was seventh in the Pac-10 in scoring (13.0) and rebounding (7.9) last year.

Top guy off the bench

Freddie Jones, 6-4, So. Another scorer who averaged 9.1 points and will undoubtedly be in double figures this year.

Key Newcomer

Jackson, Portland, Ore.

Key Games

vs. Wake Forest (Dec. 28 in Rainbow Classic in Honolulu). Other teams in tournament are Bradley, Colorado, Gonzaga, Ohio and Villanova. at Oregon State (Jan. 8). Rivalry game to start Pac-10 season could end up in defeat, particularly at Gill Coliseum.

Outlook

Ducks are most experience Pac-10 team. They gained confidence and cohesiveness with their run to the NIT Final Four last year. An NCAA Tournament bid is likely. Said Kent, "We can play with anybody in this conference."

Ducks' 1999-00 schedule

 

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