Big win: 89-87 over UCLA at Eugene on Dec. 28
Tough loss: 74-65 at Colorado on Jan. 28
Storyline: When Dillon Brooks has been on the court, the Ducks are every bit as expected — versatile, athletic, defensively disruptive and experienced — though they still can’t win a game in Boulder (they are 0-5 at Colorado since the Buffs joined the Pac-12).
He said it: “They have incredible talent, but you couple that with coach (Dana) Altman is a great coach on offense and defense. They’re a great offensive team and a great defensive team. They lost one at Colorado but it’s hard to win on the road. It’s hard to keep your guys focused every single game." — UA associate head coach Joe Pasternack, who scouted the Ducks.
