Addison Patterson, elite SF and Oregon Ducks target, reclassifies into 2019 class, announcing commitment Sunday

Addison Patterson

Class of 2019 small forward Addison Patterson gives interviews while competing for Team Canada

The modern college basketball recruiting calendar appears to have distinct cycles, and Oregon Ducks coach Dana Altman is utilizing them all.

There’s a signing period in November for high school and junior college prospects, a wave of transfers beginning at the end of the basketball season, a late-qualifiers recruiting window for players who require NCAA academic clearance and an August push for players who decide to reclassify into an older class.

Oregon signed a top-15 recruiting class nationally in November, highlighted by junior college national player of the year Chris Duarte and five-star small forward C.J. Walker, landed a collection of sit-out and immediately-eligible transfers in the summer, including New Mexico sharpshooter Anthony Mathis and UNLV star Shakur Juiston, and added late-blooming prep player Lok Wur, who amassed double-digit offers once his status was clear.

But Altman’s true magic has been saved for last, as last week the Ducks secured the commitment of five-star center N’Faly Dante, who reclassified from the class of 2020 into 2019 and chose Oregon over Kansas and Kentucky.

Still, Altman may have one more trick up his sleeve building next season’s roster.

On Friday, 247Sports four-star small forward Addison Patterson, the nation’s No. 35 overall prospect in 2020, will reclassify into 2019 and announce his college commitment Sunday at 2 p.m.

The news, first reported by 247Sports, is particularly noteworthy for Oregon, as the Ducks are considered the heavy favorite to land his services over fellow suitors Arizona State, Illinois and and USC.

Here’s the 247Sports scouting report on Patterson:

“Athletic shooting guard with good size for position. Hard-nosed competitor who plays hard on both ends. Extremely athletic and tough player for opponents to account for in transition. Improved ball skills have helped him create his own shot in halfcourt. Better shooter from midrange than three and mechanics could use some work. Athleticism and competitiveness make him a plus defender with strong versatility. Continuing to progress as shooter and ball handler will determine NBA upside, but floor is as a high major starter.”

Once a program returning just three scholarship players, Oregon has quickly amassed a collection of talent that will be favored to win the Pac-12 Conference title.

Adding Patterson this weekend would only bolster those chances, as well as the Ducks’ hope of making a deep NCAA tournament run in March.

-- Andrew Nemec

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