Oregon's Jackson Shelstad Ruled Out for Season With Right-Hand Damage

Overview

• Coach Dana Altman said the Ducks will not have Shelstad for the rest of the year after tests confirmed tendon and ligament damage.
• The staff will decide next week on surgery, and a non-surgical recovery is estimated at six to eight weeks.
• Shelstad re-injured the hand on Dec. 28 against Omaha after missing the opener while recovering from a preseason fracture and surgery.
• The junior is averaging 15.6 points and 4.9 assists per game this season and leads Oregon in assists and steals.
• Starting center Nate Bittle is also out at least a month with a lower-leg or foot injury, and the 8-10 Ducks are leaning on depth after a players-only meeting.