In 2017, Oregon had seemingly everything it needed for a run to the Final Four, and that’s exactly where the Ducks ended up. But aside from Dylan Ennis’ good health, Dillon Brooks’ late-game heroics, and Jordan Bell and Chris Bocher’s stellar rim protecting, there was an unsung hero to the group: Peyton Pritchard.
One thing the 2016 Ducks, who earned a 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, lacked was a true point guard. Casey Benson had done his best to try and fill that role, but he was clearly a 2 guard, and the same became apparent of Ennis once he was back on the floor.