Oregon's Jackson Shelstad announces future plans

There was little doubt this would be the case, but the Oregon Ducks men's basketball team can breathe easier now that it's official.

According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, point guard Jackson Shelstad has signed a deal to return to the Ducks for his junior year in the 2025-26 season.

With all of the departure news with Mookie Cook and Jadrian Tracey transferring and the likes of TJ Bamba, Brandon Angel, and Supreme Cook running out of eligibility, it's nice to have word that someone is returning to Eugene. Shelstad is expected to be the top point guard in the Big Ten Conference next season.

In this past year, Shelstad's numbers rose from his freshman season. He averaged nearly 14 points and three…