Just one game into the season, the Oregon Ducks are already dealing with a significant injury in the backcourt.Guard Tyrone Riley IV suffered a hand injury in the Ducks' season-opening victory over Montana on Monday, and he is now expected to miss time. Riley's timeline of recovery is currently up in the air, but he will be reevaluated in four weeks, according to a press release.Riley was one of several transfers who made an impact for Oregon in the season opener, and Riley was a starter for the Ducks. The San Francisco transfer shot 6-of-11 from the field for 17 points in 33 minutes in the win. He added three assists and four steals as well. Riley averaged 12.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game last season with the Dons.Without Riley for several weeks, interim head coach Tony Stubblefield will need to rely on Oregon's new depth in the backcourt moving forward. Riley's absence could lead to more minutes for Jasper Johnson and Wei Lin, both of whom came off the bench against Montana. Lin was particularly impressive, scoring 10 points and hitting twice from long distance. Fred Payne will also assume more ball-handling duties after scoring 12 points in the opener.Oregon's next three games at home against Eastern Washington, Mississippi Valley State and Pepperdine will be important for the Ducks to iron out the rotation before a meeting in Portland against rival Oregon State, and before the Ducks head to Las Vegas for the Players Era 16, where they will face St. John's. Riley's injury will sideline him likely into the start of Big Ten play.The Ducks will suit up on Friday afternoon against Eastern Washington at Matthew Knight Arena. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m. PST, and the game will be broadcast live on Big Ten+.Contact/Follow @Ducks_Wire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oregon Ducks news, notes and opinions.This article originally appeared on Ducks Wire: Oregon G Tyrone Riley IV to miss significant time with hand injury
Oregon G Tyrone Riley IV to miss significant time with hand injury
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Oregon starting guard Tyrone Riley IV suffered a hand injury and will miss significant time.
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- Oregon G Tyrone Riley IV to miss significant time with hand injury.
- Oregon starting guard Tyrone Riley IV suffered a hand injury and will miss significant time.
- The San Francisco transfer shot 6-of-11 from the field for 17 points in 33 minutes in the win.
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