When the Oregon women's basketball team took the floor in Matthew Knight Arena for practice Thursday evening, there was a sense of newness, and also a sense of urgency.
As of Thursday night, the Ducks were barely more than a week into official practice for the 2022-23 season, with four freshmen still learning the ropes. But UO coach Kelly Graves made clear there was no easing into things, as the Ducks look to build on last year's 21-12 finish, which included a first-round NCAA Tournament loss.
"Three weeks from tomorrow!" Graves yelled at one point, noting that Oregon's exhibition opener against Carroll College on Oct.