The Oregon Ducks' roster exodus continues, with guard Jamari Phillips becoming the ninth player to enter the transfer portal this offseason. The sophomore guard, who averaged 2.7 points in 11.3 minutes per game last season, will seek a new home with two years of eligibility remaining.

Phillips' departure, first reported by On3's Pete Nakos, underscores a significant challenge for head coach Dana Altman. While Altman acknowledged the transfers aren't surprising in the modern era, losing nine players—including key names like Kwame Evans Jr. and Jackson Shelstad—creates a massive void. Phillips, a former four-star recruit plucked from Arizona, represented a recruiting win that now turns into a backcourt need.

Amid the turnover, a sliver of stability emerged as forward Sean Stewart announced his return for the 2026 season, making him the only scholarship player from last year's team to come back. The Ducks' recruiting efforts are now squarely focused on the portal, with visits scheduled for San Francisco guard Tyrone Riley IV and Boise State forward Andrew Meadow.

Despite concerns over program resources and NIL commitments, Oregon remains active in the hunt for talent. The coming weeks will be critical as Altman and his staff work to rebuild a competitive roster from the ground up, aiming to turn this period of transition into a new beginning for Ducks basketball.