On Tuesday afternoon, the Oregon athletic department has officially announced Armstead’s departure from the basketball team. The news was first reported by Aaron Fentress of Comcast SportsNet Northwest earlier in the day.

“We have enjoyed having Arik on our team the past two seasons and we certainly wish him luck with his football career,” Oregon head coach Dana Altman said in a statement. “Arik is a very talented student-athlete and we completely understand and support his decision to concentrate on football.”

Armstead was in his redhsirt freshman season with the basketball team this year but his first, and last, appearance on the court came this past Sunday in Oregon’s 71-44 win over Washington State. Armstead played four minutes against the Cougars and made his only shot for two points.

Armstead has gotten much more playing time on the football field. He played in every game for the Ducks this past season and started five. He appears to have a bright future in football after college, as well. The upcoming football season will be Armstead’s junior campaign with the Ducks.

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