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Pritchard Faces Final Homestand After Entering National Elite As Senior

The first time Shakur Juiston met Payton Pritchard, they worked out together in a high school gym.

Pritchard made an impression on Juiston that day. The same way he's made an indelible impression on the UO basketball program the last four years. And the same way he's made an impression on the Pac-12 as a senior, becoming a leading candidate for conference player of the year with one week left in the regular season.

When Juiston recounts his initial workout with Pritchard, he does so with a hint of awe in his voice.