Oregon men’s basketball ended its preseason exhibition stretch with a massive 85-57 win over Stanford at Matthew Knight Arena on October 25. Our neighbors down south absolutely went off, with Fred Payne dropping 15 points to lead the charge in what looked like a statement game for the Ducks.
Ewin’s Explosive Debut
But let’s be real, the real buzz isn’t just the dominant win, it’s what 6-foot-10 forward Malique Ewin did out there. This dude, a fifth-year transfer from Arkansas, only *just* became eligible to play for the Ducks, and he wasted ZERO time making his presence felt. He stacked up 11 points and 5 rebounds in a ridiculous 11 minutes of playing time. Talk about immediate impact! Interim head coach Tony Stubblefield has got to be ecstatic seeing that kind of production so quickly. Ewin is a force, and if this exhibition is any indication, he’s only going to get better now that he’s officially in the lineup. The rest of the league needs to pay attention.
Shoutout to Our Seattle U Redhawks
And hey, speaking of our local squads, remember when Oregon hosted our very own Seattle University Redhawks back on October 15? Yeah, that game at Matthew Knight Arena gave us a glimpse of some serious local talent. Guys like Will Heimbrodt, Mason Williams, Junseok Yeo, Ladji Coulibaly, and Halvine Dzellat were out there representing the Emerald City. It’s always cool to see our guys on the court, even against a high-powered program like Oregon. You know they’re out there battling, getting better, and making Seattle proud.
So, with the exhibition games done and dusted, Oregon is clearly looking dangerous with Fred Payne leading the scoring and Malique Ewin exploding onto the scene. What this means for the regular season ahead is simple: these Ducks are looking ready to fly. Keep an eye on Ewin’s minutes, because if he keeps this up, the rest of the league is in for a rude awakening. For our Seattle University Redhawks, every game, especially against big programs, builds that experience and fire for their own season push. Let’s get it, hoops season is officially here!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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