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NCAA TOURNAMENT OUTLOOK.


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Malik Hairston Malik Hairston is an American college basketball player at the University of Oregon. The 6'6", 200 pound junior guard averaged 13 ppg and 6.1 rpg during the 2006-2007 season. High school
Prior to arriving at the University of Oregon, he starred at Renaissance High School.
 

The facts: 6-6 junior. 11.1 ppg, 6.0 rpg.

Noteworthy: Only 10 points from becoming the 20th UO player to score 1,100 points in his career and has averaged 10.0 over last four games ... Best FG percentage of starters at .535.

Bryce Taylor Bryce Taylor is an American college basketball player at the University of Oregon. The 6'5", 205 pound junior guard is currently averaging 14.6 ppg and 5.1 rpg. High School  

The facts: 6-5 junior. 14.8 ppg, 4.7 rpg.

Noteworthy: Needs 12 points to become the 26th UO player to reach 500 in a season. Is already 25th in career scoring with 1,015 points ... Shooting 30-of-43 (.698) over past five games.

Aaron Brooks Aaron Brooks can refer to:
  • Aaron Lafette Brooks (1976-present), American football player
  • Aaron Jamal Brooks (1985-present), basketball player
 

The facts: 6-0 senior. 17.6 ppg, 4.4 apg.

Noteworthy: Though fifth in career FT percentage (.825), missed 3-of-4 free throws at Pac-10 tournament ... One of five players to rank in UO top 10 in points, assists and steals.

Maarty Leunen Maarty Leunen (born September 3, 1985 in Vancouver, Washington) is an American college basketball player. A 6'9", 215 pound forward at the University of Oregon, he is a key reason why the Oregon Ducks reached the Elite 8 in the 2007 NCAA Division I tournament.  

The facts: 6-9 junior. 10.8 ppg, 8.5 rpg.

Noteworthy: Overall FG percentage of .461 lowest of career after .495 and .469 past two seasons. Three-point percentage (.404) is best of career after .276 and .280 in first two seasons.

Tajuan Porter Tajuan Marquis Porter (Born March 9, 1988) is a sophmore guard at Oregon. He is considered one of the top freshmen in the country. He is most notable for his exceptional game against Portland State.  

The facts: 5-6 freshman. 14.4 ppg, 1.8 rpg.

Noteworthy: Already has UO and Pac-10 freshman record with 95 three-pointers ... Now at .917 for FT percentage, with UO record .923 by Kevin Mixon in 1991.

Alex Moosmann

The facts: 6-0 freshman. 4.5 ppg, 2.8 apg.

Noteworthy: Played all 40 minutes in his first start of the season, against Illinois-Chicago ... Two-time all-state pick and was runner-up for Mr. Missouri basketball as a senior.

Michael Bramos

The facts: 6-5 sophomore. 11.0 ppg, 3.8 rpg.

Noteworthy: Made all-tournament team as RedHawks won the MAC championship ... Went 7-for-11 from field, 4-for-5 on threes, in 62-56 loss to Michigan.

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The facts: 6-9 senior. 3.2 ppg, 2.9 rpg.

Noteworthy: Made more than one FG only twice in past 13 games ... Will share time with 6-8 senior Tyler Dierkers and 6-8 freshman Adam Fletcher in the middle.

Nathan Peavy

The facts: 6-8 senior. 14.2 ppg, 6.3 rpg.

Noteworthy: Has 1,072 career points after becoming 31st Miami player to reach 1,000 points ... Wears No. 31 to honor his late father, who played at Pittsburgh.

Tim Pollitz

The facts: 6-6 junior. 15.9 ppg, 5.7 rpg.

Noteworthy: Averaged 18.5 points in team victories and 12.6 in defeats ... Had team-high 91 turnovers ... Second in Miami career FG percentage at .578.

MIAMI (OHIO Ohio, state, United States
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THE BOTTOM LINE

It comes down to how Oregon shoots three-pointers, and whether the Ducks shoot too many. In five of Oregon's seven losses, the Ducks attempted at least 27 three-pointers, and were 48-of-152 in those games. In winning its last six games, Oregon has averaged 22 three-point attempts and shot .477.

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OPPG Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Ocular Form
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Oregon 26-7 7-3 76.4 65.9 .450 .385 .751

Miami (Ohio) 18-14 7-3 59.6 57.4 .460 .332 .709
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Title Annotation:Sports; STARTING LINEUPS FOR THE DUCKS AND REDHAWKS
Publication:The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
Date:Mar 16, 2007
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