Oregon Ducks Final Homestand Starts With Utah Utes

Dec 30, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman talks with Oregon Ducks forward Dillon Brooks (24) in the second half against the USC Trojans at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman talks with Oregon Ducks forward Dillon Brooks (24) in the second half against the USC Trojans at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Oregon Ducks will look to finish strong starting with the Utah Utes as Oregon looks to extend their 40 game winning streak at Matthew Knight Arena.

In some ways it feels like the College Basketball season just started but here we are at the final home weekend in Eugene for the Oregon Men’s Basketball team. Dana Altman will look to complete a second undefeated season at home starting on Thursday when Oregon hosts Utah.

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Dillon Brooks has shown why he should be considered for Pac-12 Player of the Year over the last month taking control in key situations and coming through with points in the clutch. Tyler Dorsey has found his shot after losing it at the start of the season and Oregon appears primed for a long NCAA Tournament run. Two weeks ago the team stepped up to take down then 5th ranked Arizona. The Utes are up next.

Oregon battled Utah on the road a few weeks back and managed a win in Salt Lake CIty. Utah and Colorado are teams looking to boost their body of work for an NCAA Tournament bid of their own and knocking off Oregon could give them a boost.

Both teams enter winning three of their last five games. Kyle Kuzma is averaging over 15 points per game this season and Devon Daniels is hitting close to 60 percent from the floor. The Utes have the weapons, but Oregon has the homecourt and the momentum. The Oregon Ducks can’t get caught looking ahead to the Saturday Senior Day rematch with Colorado.

The Oregon Ducks and Utah Utes tipoff Thursday at 6pm Pacific Time on ESPN.