The Ducks, after a two-year hiatus, are back in the NCAA Tournament.
Dana Altman showed why he is the dean of Pac-12 coaches by spurring his injury-riddled Ducks to the Conference Tournament championship, stamping their automatic spot in the Big Dance.
It was thrilling, it was unexpected, it was invigorating, and the last thing I want to do is rain on the parade.
But I have a concern.
It sure as heck has nothing to do with Oregon’s post game, coaching, or defense. Those were proven top notch.
No, this is an issue with what these days has become fundamental to the game of basketball, and something that previous Oregon tourney teams had little issue with.