When No. 14 Oregon begins the 2018 college basketball season on Tuesday night, it won't have the luxury of facing a cupcake squad to get its feet wet. In fact, the Ducks better be ready for what's coming.
Oregon hosts Portland State at 8 p.m. at Matthew Knight Arena -- a Vikings squad that plays an up-tempo, press-happy style they call "Peery Pressure," named after Portland State head coach Barret Peery.
For Oregon head coach Dana Altman, the new season promises to bring a combination of size and athleticism that he's never had before -- a blend of veteran returners with talented newcomers who make the Ducks one of the more exciting teams in the nation.