So why are some of the top basketball recruits picking the Oregon Ducks?

Posted Oct 9, 2018
In 2004, when prep star Malik Hairston stepped into a conference room at the Detroit Renaissance, he did the damnedest thing..He picked the Oregon Ducks. Hairston, a McDonald's All-American who would later be an NBA Draft pick, snubbed Kansas, Michigan and Ohio State and decided to go to Pac 10 university that was coming off a 9-9 season and a NIT appearance. (Oregon Live)

Related: College Basketball Recruiting

Clemson basketball lands WCC standout forward transfer David Fuchs
Rising senior forward David Fuchs has committed to Clemson men's basketball. At San Francisco, Fuchs was the WCC newcomer of the year and a second-team...
Wed May 27, 2026

Arizona may have an ace up its sleeve with newly reclassifed five-star Adan Diggs
Adan Diggs appreciated UNC Basketball coach Michael Malone and assistant Sean May scouting him (and fellow 5-star DeMarcus Henry) Friday night at USA Camp and...
Tue May 26, 2026

St. Louis Transfer Forward Kalu Anya Commits To Virginia Basketball
The Virginia Cavaliers basketball team continued its work in the transfer portal with the addition of forward Kalu Anya from St. Louis. Anya began his...
Tue May 26, 2026

NC State basketball lands Slovenian forward Robert Jurkovic
Robert Jurkovic has committed to play for NC State men's basketball during the 2026-27 season, according to Jonathan Givony of Draft Express. The 6-foot-9 Slovenian...
Mon May 25, 2026