-Oregon men’s basketball is fighting to stay atop the Pac-12 standings as games against talented teams loom on the schedule. The No. 16 Ducks are looking to capture their first regular season conference title in 14 years. Helping to pave the way is guard Dillon Brooks. He has emerged from the shadows this season to throw his hat into the ring for Pac-12 Player of the Year honors. If he were to claim the trophy it would be back-to-back for Oregon after Joseph Young claimed the award last season.

— Oregon won its fifth consecutive game in dominant fashion Thursday night. Oregon beat Colorado, 76-56, and remains atop the Pac-12. Elgin Cook led the way with 18 points and the Ducks held the Buffaloes to just 33 percent shooting.

-Oregon football wrapped up National Signing Day by inking 19. The program was able to satisfy its most immediate need at linebacker and quarterback. Check out the Emerald’s coverage for a breakdown of the key signings.

-One player the Ducks whiffed on was four-star running back Vavae Malepeai. After committing last June, Malepeai decided to flip to USC after a visit to Los Angeles last weekend. He was the only running back in the recruiting class for the Ducks.

-On the subject of football, two former Ducks, who are gearing up to play in Super Bowl 50, took the time to praise former Oregon head coach Chip Kelly. Panthers leading rusher Jonathan Stewart and backup tight end Ed Dickson both spoke about how much they learned from the latest San Francisco head coach.

-Thriving for Oregon women’s tennis is veteran Marlou Kluiving. The junior is only one of two upperclassmen on the team this year, and the only member from the original 2013 squad — including coaches. So far this season Kluiving has put together a 13-8 doubles record.

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