UO takes on Arizona: Talk Ducks basketball with Adam Jude http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php/option=com_altcaster/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=7aedfda618/height=//width= Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:56:17 GMT Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:31:10 GMT 1 en-us <![CDATA[11:59 The Oregonian]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:59:16 GMT Folks, please add your questions for Adam Jude, and we'll get going shortly. ]]> <![CDATA[12:00 The Oregonian]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:00:02 GMT Welcome, Adam. ]]> <![CDATA[12:00 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:00:06 GMT Thanks for stopping by, everyone. Let's get started. ]]> <![CDATA[12:00 The Oregonian]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:00:48 GMT Just start by giving us your take on tonight's game. Should be a pretty nice atmosphere at Matt Court. ]]> <![CDATA[12:01 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:01:59 GMT Should be a fantastic atmosphere. A lot of buzz here in Eugene. Highest-ranked opponent to ever come to Matt Knight. Could start to feel a little bit like old Mac Court. Maybe. ]]> <![CDATA[12:02 The Oregonian]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:02:18 GMT Big test for Dominic Artis tonight, it would seem. ]]> <![CDATA[12:03 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:03:13 GMT Yes, to me the point guard matchup is critical for the Ducks. ]]> <![CDATA[12:03 Comment From Dan]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:03:24 GMT <![CDATA[12:03 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:03:33 GMT Can the true freshman, Artis, keep up with Arizona's stellar senior, Mark Lyons? Big question mark in my mind. ]]> <![CDATA[12:04 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:04:17 GMT Armstead has been working out with the Ducks since getting back from the Fiesta Bowl. But Altman has said there's a big difference between being in football shape vs. basketball shape. ]]> <![CDATA[12:04 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:04:31 GMT Frankly, I don't think the Ducks are expecting to need much of Armstead this season. ]]> <![CDATA[12:04 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:04:51 GMT If Armstead can get a grasp of Altman's complex system and contribute a bit, then that would be a bonus. ]]> <![CDATA[12:05 The Oregonian]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:05:34 GMT Arizona has had some close calls. If the Ducks could knock off the Wildcats, how big would it be for the program? ]]> <![CDATA[12:06 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:06:05 GMT The problem for Armstead is the Ducks are already deep. Take a look at the Civil War boxscore: Ben Carter, who has been solid as a freshman, only played 4 minutes. Just not a whole lot of minutes to go 'round as Ducks get deeper into Pac-12 play. ]]> <![CDATA[12:06 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:06:45 GMT I think it's fair to say this would be the biggest win of the Altman era for the Ducks. ]]> <![CDATA[12:07 Comment From Dan]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:07:17 GMT <![CDATA[12:07 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:07:17 GMT Yes, it's only early January, but beating a Top 5 team would be a major boost to Oregon's NCAA hopes. ]]> <![CDATA[12:08 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:08:34 GMT Wow. I don't know the exact reason for Brown leaving, to be honest. I wasn't on the basketball beat full-time last year. Some rumblings about Brown not being a good match for Altman's intensity, but I don't know how much of that is true. ]]> <![CDATA[12:09 The Oregonian]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:09:17 GMT Back to the Arizona game: You mentioned the point guard battle. What other keys should we look for tonight? ]]> <![CDATA[12:09 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:09:55 GMT Rebounding. The Ducks, led by Arsalan Kazemi, lead the Pac-12 in rebounding and rebounding margin. They'll need to continue to do that tonight to have a chance. ]]> <![CDATA[12:10 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:10:24 GMT Also, the matchup between E.J. Singler and Solomon Hill should be fun to watch. Two seniors who have been through a lot. ]]> <![CDATA[12:10 Comment From Duck in WA]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:10:46 GMT <![CDATA[12:12 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:12:10 GMT Great point. Arizona has the experienced point guard who has helped pull out a number of really tight games recently (though that Colorado shot should have counted). Again, that's why I think this game will tell us a lot about Dominic Artis. ]]> <![CDATA[12:12 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:12:46 GMT Oregon had plenty of chances to win at UTEP. Ducks missed almost half their free throws that game. That was the difference. ]]> <![CDATA[12:13 The Oregonian]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:13:50 GMT Perhaps Artis could show more similarities to the Blazers' Damian Lillard than just both being from Oakland. ]]> <![CDATA[12:14 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:14:47 GMT The Ducks would be thrilled with that comparison, I'm sure. Artis hasn't earned it yet, though. He's been solid for a freshman. Needs to be even better for the Ducks to get back to the NCAA tourney for the first time in five years. ]]> <![CDATA[12:15 Comment From Dan]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:15:00 GMT <![CDATA[12:16 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:16:15 GMT You have to give Arizona the nod at this point. They're versatile and they've won a lot of close ones. UCLA's hot right now, so I'll put them at No. 2. Let's go with Oregon third and Colorado fourth ... though Arizona State and Stanford should be in the mix, too. ]]> <![CDATA[12:16 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:16:47 GMT Washington looked good last night at Cal, no? That surprised me a little bit. And don't forget: The Huskies are always tough at home. They could be a bit of a sleeper. ]]> <![CDATA[12:18 The Oregonian]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:18:03 GMT Where do the Ducks need the most improvement to stay near the top of the Pac-12? Is it just the continued development of the freshman backcourt? ]]> <![CDATA[12:18 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:18:40 GMT I'm curious, what do y'all expect out of the Ducks this season? Is getting back to the NCAA tourney good enough ... or should the bar be raised even higher? ]]> <![CDATA[12:19 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:19:42 GMT The freshmen need to continue to get better, no doubt. Singler might be the X-factor. I think the tendinitis in his knees was bothering him some in December, but he was good in the Civil War. ]]> <![CDATA[12:19 Comment From Dan]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:19:52 GMT <![CDATA[12:20 Comment From Duck in WA]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:20:19 GMT <![CDATA[12:20 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:20:56 GMT That's fair, Dan. I think getting back to the NCAA tourney AND finally setting a foundation with this freshman class should be the two biggest goals. ]]> <![CDATA[12:21 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:21:50 GMT In 2.5 seasons, we do know this: Dana Altman can coach. He's as demanding as anyone, and it's working. ]]> <![CDATA[12:23 The Oregonian]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:23:14 GMT The history that Altman and Miller have from their Creighton and Xavier days ... do you see that factoring into their matchups at all? Just the familiarity of the other, or is it just so different now that they're with different teams? ]]> <![CDATA[12:24 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:24:01 GMT Well, they're clearly familiar with each other. Could be interesting. ]]> <![CDATA[12:24 The Oregonian]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:24:32 GMT Score prediction for tonight? ]]> <![CDATA[12:24 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:24:44 GMT Altman was the one who noted their history. And Miller was an assistant under Thad Matta (now at Ohio State) before becoming the Xavier head coach. ]]> <![CDATA[12:25 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:25:57 GMT I've been going back and forth on the prediction. I have to give Arizona a slight edge because of their veteran backcourt and the Wildcats' ability to close out games. I';l say 79-75, Arizona. ]]> <![CDATA[12:26 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:26:39 GMT The crowd could be a major factor, though. If 10,000-plus show up, Ducks should feed off that energy and pull off the upset. ]]> <![CDATA[12:26 Comment From Rgyle]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:26:49 GMT <![CDATA[12:27 The Oregonian]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:27:26 GMT Thanks for the time today, Adam. Before we let you go, any thoughts on the Ducks football schedule, just out today? Have you had a chance to take a look at it? ]]> <![CDATA[12:28 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:28:00 GMT My first reaction: No USC?!? ]]> <![CDATA[12:28 The Oregonian]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:28:22 GMT That's just part of the rotation with the South, though, right? ]]> <![CDATA[12:28 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:28:29 GMT Also, a Thursday night matchup at Stanford in November should be great. ]]> <![CDATA[12:28 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:28:59 GMT Exactly. Ducks didn't play UCLA in regular season the past two years. Oregon also doesn't play ASU next season. ]]> <![CDATA[12:29 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:29:19 GMT Ducks do finally get Utah as a Pac-12 opponent. At SLC. ]]> <![CDATA[12:29 The Oregonian]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:29:34 GMT OK, thanks again, Adam, and to all of you for the questions. Look for more of these throughout basketball season ... ]]> <![CDATA[12:30 Adam Jude]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:30:25 GMT Thanks. Enjoy the game tonight, everyone. ]]> <![CDATA[12:31 Comment From Rgyle]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:31:03 GMT <![CDATA[12:31 ]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:31:10 GMT 
 
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