Abdi Bashir Jr. #1 of the Monmouth Hawks
Oregon Ducks Eye Transfer Market to Bolster Roster for 2025-26 Season
After a disappointing second-round exit in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, Dana Altman and the Oregon Ducks are wasting no time reshaping their roster for next season. Their first big move of the offseason came on Saturday, securing a commitment from Texas Longhorns transfer Devon Pryer.
Pryer, a 6-foot-7 small forward, saw limited action as a freshman at Texas but expanded his role as a sophomore, appearing in 24 games and logging just over 12 minutes per contest. While his numbers don’t jump off the page, his size and potential make him an intriguing addition to the Ducks’ rotation.
Now, Oregon appears to be shifting its focus to perimeter shooting, identifying Monmouth guard Abdi Bashir as a top target in the transfer portal.
Ducks in Pursuit of Sharpshooter Abdi Bashir
According to 247Sports’ London, Oregon is among several schools expressing interest in Bashir, who was named to the All-CAA First Team this past season. The 6-foot-4 guard put up impressive numbers for Monmouth, averaging 20.1 points per game while shooting 37.7% from the field, 38.3% from beyond the arc, and 86.8% from the free-throw line. His 121 made three-pointers led the nation and came just four shy of the Colonial Athletic Association’s all-time single-season record.
Bashir started 32 of 33 games for Monmouth, also contributing 2.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game while hoisting an average of 10 three-pointers per contest. His elite shooting ability is exactly what the Ducks need, especially with the graduation of Keeshawn Barthelemy, one of Oregon’s most reliable perimeter threats this past season.
Monmouth transfer Abdi Bashir has heard from the following schools since entering the transfer portal:
Bashir lead the CAA in scoring at 20.1 per game
Kansas
Kentucky
Arkansas
Alabama
Oregon
Ole Miss
UCLA
Providence
Memphis
OK State
Virginia
USChttps://t.co/TiodE3H0VZ pic.twitter.com/p40NjvjpNa— Dushawn London (@DushawnLondon1) March 29, 2025
Addressing a Major Weakness
Three-point shooting was an inconsistent area for Oregon throughout the 2024-25 campaign. While they had the ability to stretch the floor, the Ducks often lacked a go-to shooter who could consistently knock down shots from deep. Bashir, who specializes in high-volume three-point shooting, could be a game-changer for Altman’s squad. His ability to create space and score efficiently from beyond the arc would add a new dimension to Oregon’s offense.
While the Ducks are still in the early stages of their offseason rebuild, the addition of Pryer and their pursuit of Bashir indicate a clear plan to improve their roster. If Oregon can land a premier shooter like Bashir, they could significantly boost their offensive firepower and position themselves for a deeper run in next year’s NCAA Tournament.
