The Oregon Ducks’ basketball program finds itself at a critical juncture following their second-round NCAA Tournament exit against Arizona. With the transfer portal window now wide open through April 22, Dana Altman’s squad is already experiencing significant roster movement that will reshape next season’s lineup.
After posting a respectable 25-10 (12-8 Big Ten) record in their debut Big Ten season, the Ducks are now navigating the annual carousel of college basketball’s transfer season.
Players Entering Oregon
F Devon Pryor, Texas
The Ducks secured their first transfer commitment from Texas junior small forward Devon Pryor on March 29, just three days after he entered the portal. The 6’7″ forward from Houston averaged 3.2 points and 2.0 rebounds in 12 minutes per game for the Longhorns last season.
Pryor brings athleticism and defensive versatility to Oregon, though he’ll need to improve his perimeter shooting. His quick commitment suggests Oregon was his targeted destination all along, likely influenced by Texas’ coaching change from Rodney Terry to Sean Miller.
F Miles Goodman, Penn State
Transferred to Oregon from Penn State. The 6’11” freshman forward, a former top 100 recruit averaged 1.2 points and 1.4 rebounds in 13 games due to injuries. He committed to Oregon on April 11, 2025 choosing the Ducks over USC and Washington.
G TK Simpkins, Elon
Transferred to Oregon from Elon. The 6’5″ junior guard averaged 16.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game in 2024-25 earning All-CAA Second Team honors. He committed to Oregon on April 9, 2025 and is expected to compete for a starting shooting guard role.
Players Leaving Oregon
F Mookie Cook
The former five-star recruit became the first Duck to enter the portal on March 25. Cook played limited minutes this season as a sophomore, averaging just 2.1 points in 8.5 minutes across 15 games despite flashes of potential in Oregon’s NCAA Tournament opener against Liberty. He has committed to San Francisco Dons Basketball on April 4, 2025.
Seniors Exhausting Eligibility
- G TJ Bamba
- G Keeshawn Barthelemy
- G Ra’Heim Moss
- F Supreme Cook
- F Brandon Angel
Other Notable Players
C Nate Bittle: The 7’0″ tall senior declared for the NBA Draft on March 31 while maintaining college eligibility. After averaging 13.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks in his breakout season, Bittle’s decision to stay in the draft or return will dramatically impact Oregon’s frontcourt outlook.
Impact on Oregon’s 2025-26 Outlook
The Ducks’ roster is undergoing significant transformation, with nearly half their scholarship players departing. The loss of five senior contributors creates enormous voids in scoring, leadership, and experience that can’t be easily filled through a single recruiting cycle.
Bittle’s NBA decision remains important for Oregon’s frontcourt outlook, but the addition of 6’11” Miles Goodman from Penn State provides a potential long term solution. While Goodman saw limited action as a freshman due to injuries his top 100 recruit pedigree gives Oregon frontcourt depth regardless of Bittle’s decision.
If Bittle returns, the Ducks would have an All-Big Ten caliber center to pair with Goodman; if not, Goodman has the opportunity to develop into a significant contributor in the physically demanding Big Ten.
Pryor’s addition helps offset Mookie Cook’s departure but doesn’t address Oregon’s most pressing need for a dynamic scorer. With TJ Bamba’s departure, the Ducks require a creative offensive weapon who can generate their own shots in tight games, a role that will now be filled by both a returning Shelstad and newcomer Simpkins who averaged 16.4 points per game at Elon.
Kwame Evans Jr. now faces expectations to develop into a featured player after averaging just 5.2 points as a sophomore. The former five star recruit possesses the physical tools to excel but must demonstrate more consistent production to help Oregon maintain its NCAA Tournament standard.
With Shelstad’s return ensuring backcourt stability, Evans has the opportunity to focus on his development without the pressure of being the primary offensive option.
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Altman’s postseason comments emphasizing player happiness suggest he won’t block additional transfers. This philosophy has maintained program stability through previous roster overhauls, but the accelerated timeline of modern college basketball leaves little margin for recruitment misses.
With Shelstad officially returning for his third season instead of entering the 2025 NBA Draft and the addition of scoring guard TK Simpkins, the Ducks have already addressed their backcourt needs for the upcoming season.
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