3. This year, for the first time in memory, Oregon held an official “Media Day.” In previous years, the focus on UO football was so strong that the Ducks simply began basketball practice without much notice. “Nobody thought we were going to be any good for six years,” coach Dana Altman said at media day.
Three reasons why Oregon could get to the Final Four
FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2016, file photo, Oregon coach Dana Altman, center, talks with his team during an NCAA college basketball game against Utah in Eugene, Ore. The Ducks look to build on their remarkable success from last season. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)

