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Good Option For WR Coach?

From Oregon Live:

- Like Oregon Ducks offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo or not, it looks to me like me like has tightened his grip on the job.

The O’s James Crepea reports Oklahoma State assistant Kasey Dunnis a candidate for the vacant job coaching UO receivers. Dunn has ties to Arroyo, having coached with him at Oklahoma State in 2015-16.

Dunn spent time on the West Coast, on Mike Price’s staff at Washington State from 1998-02, and with the Seahawks in 2008-09. Two publications named him national receivers coach of the year in 2017. (my emphasis).

Another leading candidate for the UO opening, Florida International assistant Aubrey Hill, has recruiting contacts in Florida.

Former Duck and Super Bowl participant Troy Hill weighs in on Mario Cristobal

While 2018 saw its fair share of big head coaching moves such as Mark Richt and Urban Meyer retiring, it had nothing on the massive amount of turnover following the 2017 season. Like most fans and alums, several participants in Sunday’s Super Bowl LIII were paying close attention to see how the new coaches at their former programs fared in 2018.

Rivals.com caught up with five famous alums to get their thoughts on how the new coaches at their old schools are doing so far.

You can read the story here.

Juwan Johnson set to visit, but is he the best option?

Johnson is a graduate transfer receiver from Penn State, a former four-star, 6-4, 221.

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He has the size the Ducks are looking for. In three seasons with Nittany Lions he caught 81 passes for 1123 yards and two touchdowns while averaging 13.9 yards a catch. Plagued by injuries as a junior he tumbled down the depth chart, playing just 8 games, finishing with 25 grabs for 325 yards and one touchdown.

Penn State fans say he was also plagued by drops, and the two TDs in 81 catches point to a lack of explosiveness. The numbers suggest he may be more of what they already have, despite his impressive size and the highlight above.

He's scheduled to visit Oregon for the first weekend in February, along with 2019 prospect Puka Nacua of Utah, a USC commit, who's visiting Washington this week.
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C.J. Walker article

CJ Walker is next in a long line of “Unicorn” athletes in the next generation of basketball. He is 6’8 190 and can jump out the gym. His moves to the basket are swift, finishing with explosive powerful. He has a long range jumper, a deadly fade away, a cross-over that finishes with a dunk and a consistent mid-range game. If you watch him play there's one guy that comes to my mind: Tracy McGrady.

Walker plays for Oak Ridge high school in Orlando, Florida. He committed to the Oregon Ducks from the class of 2019. He is ranked 30th in the nation by 247 sports and 29th in the nation by Rivals. He is rated as a 5-star prospect and is ranked as the 24th prospect in the 2021 NBA draft class by NBA Draft Room. We talked about the impact he brings to an NBA team and why he chose Oregon.

LJ: You have great athleticism. What type of impact do you feel you would bring to an NBA team day one?
CJ: Being able to defend multiple positions. Do whatever it takes for my team to be successful.

LJ: Why did you commit to Oregon? What stands out about the Ducks?
CJ: Oregon had a plan for me starting day 1 when I arrived to campus in June. They were very detailed with their plan.

LJ: What has been your best game this season? What were your stats that game?
CJ: Best game was probably when I went for 32 points 16 rebounds and 5 blocks but most importantly we got the win.

LJ: What did you average last season?
CJ: 13ppg 10.1 rbg and 2.8 bpg.

LJ: What top prospects have been the most competitive you have played against?
CJ: Precious Achiuwa no doubt he brings out the best in me.

LJ: What NBA player do you feel resembles your skills the most?
CJ: A lil bit of Jayson Tatum and Kevin Knox

LJ: What makes you an impact prospect?
CJ: My motor and versatility.

LJ: As a teammate what will an NBA team like about you?
CJ: People person, always willing to help others, love being in the community.

LJ: What struggles did you have to overcome to get to where you are? How was it growing up in Orlando?
CJ: Actually I’m from Sanford, FL which is like 20 mins from Orlando. It’s easy to do wrong and go left in Sanford I’m faced with crime, drugs and fast money every day but there also positives in Sanford too I’m just trying to be a positive role model to the young generation.

LJ: How are your parents an influence in your life? Being an elite player and dealing with so much attention, how have they helped you?
CJ: My parents are my world. They built the foundation in me and that foundation is what people see today I’m a reflection of them.

LJ: If you could pick an NBA team to play for what team would you pick?
CJ: Any team that would take a chance on me.

LJ: What NBA player would you like to play one on one?
CJ: LeBron and Antonio Blakeney

LJ: Why are you a 5-star?
CJ: Because of my work ethic and finally showing my potential and I’m not even done yet being a complete package, still have ways to go.

LJ: How do you feel you make a team better?
CJ: Just by doing the dirty work. I actually love taking charges.

http://www.nbadraftroom.com/2019/01/prospect-corner-cj-walker.html?m=1
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