Nate Bittle Scouting Deepdive

There are very few prospects as easy to project as Oregon's Nate Bittle, who combines a well-rounded offensive arsenal with elite defensive prowess.

It’s difficult to deny that college basketball’s modern ecosystem does not promote loyalty. No matter what your opinions are regarding the transfer portal, it’s understood that seeing a player remain with one program throughout their entire career is no longer the expectation. That’s why Oregon center Nate Bittle is so unique, as he has stuck beside the Ducks throughout his roller coaster college career. Despite dealing with an inconsistent role for two seasons and missing his entire junior campaign, the former five-star recruit in the 2021 graduating class has proven that patience does, indeed, pay off. Today, he has a legitimate chance to be a second-round draft pick, as he possesses one of the more intriguing and well-rounded games of any center in the country. He combines a ton of skill on the offensive end with elite rim protection on defense, a skillset that will directly translate to the professional level.

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