Oregon Lands 6-Foot-6 Three-Point Threat in Tansfer Portal

The Oregon Ducks needed to add immediate contributors via the transfer portal after losing two starters last week. 

The Ducks landed key help on Saturday.

Per Joe Tipton of On3, Tyrone Riley IV committed to the Ducks. He's coming from San Francisco.

"NEWS: San Francisco transfer guard Tyrone Riley IV has committed to Oregon, he told @On3," Tipton posted on X. “The 6-6 sophomore averaged 12.2 points and 4.8 rebounds per game this season, shooting nearly 37% from three."

The signing provided some buzz for Oregon fans on social media.

"Amazing pick-up for the Ducks. NBA talent and someone I’ve coveted for some time," wrote a fan.

"First big win for the Ducks in basketball this year. Nice Dana," posted another.

"Another swing and a miss for Pope. Sucks watching so many other teams lock in players and Pope is just dragging kids around Keeneland," wrote a fan that hoped Kentucky head coach Mark Pope could land him.

Earlier this week, Ducks head coach Dana Altman said he was nervous about the construction of the new team, as the team will have multiple transfers in addition to freshmen.

 “Well, I’d be lying if I wouldn’t say I was a little nervous, when you have a lot of new faces like that," Altman said. "But, again, it is an opportunity, as you mentioned. We’re Zooming with some guys that I’m really excited about, making sure we work out all the details, though. We’ve got guys coming in for visits this weekend.” 

"A number of guys coming in next week so we’re excited about a couple of freshmen that are coming in but we know they’re freshmen. In the adjustment to the Big Ten and to get to the level of play that we want to have we know that you know that can be an adjustment period for a freshman."

The Ducks are coming off a disappointing 12-20 season, the only losing season under Altman. Riley appears to be a key pickup for Oregon that should help the team be much more competitive in the Big Ten next season.