Johnathan Loyd
The freshman from Las Vegas looks to be next in the line of undersized Oregon point guards. The speedy 5-foot-9-inch Loyd weighs in at just 165 pounds, but could excel in Altman’s fast-paced game style. Following his senior season at Bishop Gorman High School, Loyd was named the Class 4A Boys Basketball Player of the Year after leading the Gaels to a 30-2 record and a second consecutive state championship. He was also a first team all-state football player for Bishop Gorman’s state title-winning football team.
Loyd’s comment on the future: “I think we’re going to have a lot of players that are going to come in behind (us) that are going to be great, because we have new facilities coming up. I’m pretty sure that’s drawing everybody to our program.”
Tyrone Nared
A 6-foot-8-inch forward hailing from Woonsocket, R.I., Nared will make up some ground in the height department for a guard-heavy Oregon squad. Nared spent last season at Monroe College in Bronx, N.Y, starting in 24 games for the Mustangs. Before Monroe, Nared spent two seasons at the Community College of Rhode Island, where he received All-American honors after his redshirt freshman season, averaging 12 points and 9.7 rebounds per game.
Altman’s comment: “Tyrone is a versatile player and a good athlete. He will help us once he makes the adjustment to Division I basketball.”
Martin Seiferth
He speaks German, French and English, and will be the only true center on the Oregon roster. A German native who stands 6 feet 10 inches tall, Seiferth will see valuable time, as Dunigan has left the team. He describes himself as a versatile big man who can run the court exceptionally well, while providing a much-needed rebounding edge. The adjustment to collegiate rules in the United States will be one of the numerous adjustments Seiferth will have to make during his freshman campaign.
Altman’s comment: “I like Martin. He’s got some size. He got here really late, so it’s going to be a little bit of an adjustment for him. He’s a bright young man.”
 
Jay-R Strowbridge
Oregon’s final addition is a senior from Huntsville, Ala. Strowbridge, a 5-foot-10-inch guard, played for the Nebraska Cornhuskers from 2007-09 before transferring to Jacksonville State last season. He played in just 12 games last year and averaged 12.5 points, 2.3 assists and 2.3 rebounds per game. After a lengthy wait, the NCAA deemed Strowbridge eligible for his fourth and final season of competition on Thursday, Oct. 14. Strowbridge will provide additional experience to the Ducks, having started 19 of 29 games in the Big 12 his freshman year.
Altman’s comment: “Jay-R Strowbridge has worked his tail off. He got here; he’s waited for word from the NCAA. He’s been great. He’s worked hard on the basketball court; he’s worked hard off. He’s really been a positive addition to our team.”
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