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Oregon Basketball: Projected starting 5 after Quincy Guerrier transfer

By Connor Muldowney

SYRACUSE, NY - JANUARY 07: Quincy Guerrier #1 of the Syracuse Orange shoots the ball against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the second half at the Carrier Dome on January 7, 2020 in Syracuse, New York. Virginia Tech defeated Syracuse 67-63. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images)
SYRACUSE, NY - JANUARY 07: Quincy Guerrier #1 of the Syracuse Orange shoots the ball against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the second half at the Carrier Dome on January 7, 2020 in Syracuse, New York. Virginia Tech defeated Syracuse 67-63. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 22: Will Richardson #0 of the Oregon Ducks handles the ball in the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 22, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 22: Will Richardson #0 of the Oregon Ducks handles the ball in the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 22, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

Believe it or not, it was Will Richardson and not Chris Duarte who was considered a top NBA draft prospect before the season, but now that it turned out to be the other way around, the senior is back for one final season in the backcourt.

As previously stated, Richardson played the point last season with Duarte coming off the ball as the two-guard, but the addition of De’Vion Harmon changed that outlook for 2021-22.

Harmon will likely handle the ball for the most part while Richardson can also play the one but will likely defend the two in most circumstances. His athletic 6-5, 180-pound frame will allow him to match up well with opposing shooting guards and he can also blow by and score from every level on the offensive end of the floor.

After a breakout sophomore season, Richardson was expected to be a national star as a junior, but leveled out a little bit with so many scoring options. He averaged 11.3 points, 3.9 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. He also shot 44 percent from the floor and just over 40 percent from distance.

Richardson is going to be really good this season — like All-American good.

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