Nathan Bittle

Nathan Bittle
No. 32–Oregon Ducks
Position	Center
League	Pac-12 Conference
Personal information
Born	June 3, 2003 (age 20); Central Point, Oregon, U.S.
Listed height	7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school	Crater ; (Central Point, Oregon); Prolific Prep; (Napa, California);
College	Oregon (2021–present)
Career highlights and awards
	McDonald's All-American (2021); Jordan Brand Classic (2021); Nike Hoop Summit (2021);

Last updated March 21, 2024

Nathan Bittle, nicknamed "The Alligator", (born June 3, 2003) is an American college basketball player for the Oregon Ducks of the Pac-12 Conference.

High school career

Bittle played basketball for Crater High School in Central Point, Oregon. In his sophomore season, he averaged 21.3 points, 8.5 rebounds and 4.5 blocks per game.^[1] He had 10 blocks, an Oregon School Activities Association state tournament single-game record, against Pendleton High School in a 5A consolation game.^[2] As a junior, he averaged 25 points, 11 rebounds and 4.5 blocks per game, leading his team to the 5A state semifinals before the tournament was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He earned 5A Player of the Year accolades from The Oregonian .^[3] Bittle transferred to Prolific Prep in Napa, California for his senior season, after his Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) coach Mark Phelps was hired as head coach of the program.^[4] He was named to the rosters for the McDonald's All-American Game, Jordan Brand Classic and Nike Hoop Summit.^[5]

Recruiting

Bittle was considered a five-star recruit by 247Sports and ESPN, and a four-star recruit by Rivals. On September 15, 2020, he committed to playing college basketball for Oregon over offers from Gonzaga, UCLA and Arizona.^[6]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	Commit date
Nathan Bittle C	Central Point, OR	Prolific Prep (CA)	6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)	200 lb (91 kg)	Sep 15, 2020
Nathan Bittle C	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 94
Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 42 247Sports: 25 ESPN: 11
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "Oregon 2021 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 4, 2021. "2021 Oregon Ducks Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 4, 2021. "2021 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 4, 2021.

College career

After playing sparingly as a freshman, Bittle averaged 7.3 points and 5.1 rebounds per game as a sophomore. He missed nine weeks as a junior following surgery on his left wrist.^[7]

Career statistics

Legend
GP	Games played	GS	Games started	MPG	Minutes per game
FG%	Field goal percentage	3P%	3-point field goal percentage	FT%	Free throw percentage
RPG	Rebounds per game	APG	Assists per game	SPG	Steals per game
BPG	Blocks per game	PPG	Points per game	Bold	Career high

College


Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2021–22	Oregon	23	0	6.9	.500	.200	.529	1.9	.2	.2	.7	1.7
2022–23	Oregon	28	22	18.3	.490	.339	.667	5.1	.8	.4	1.2	7.3
Career		51	22	13.2	.492	.328	.636	3.7	.5	.3	1.0	4.8

Personal life

Bittle's father, Ryan, played college basketball at the Oregon Institute of Technology.^[8]

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References

↑ James, Marty (March 1, 2021). "Napa Valley Notes and Quotes: Prolific Prep's Bittle named an All-American". Napa Valley Register . Retrieved June 24, 2021.
↑ Gates, Billy (March 7, 2019). "6-foot-10 sophomore Nate Bittle records triple-double en route to claiming two all-time state tournament marks". Oregon School Activities Association . Retrieved June 24, 2021.
↑ Derby, Cameron (April 15, 2020). "Bittle named 2020 5A Player of the Year". KDRV . Retrieved June 24, 2021.
↑ Nemec, Andrew (August 18, 2020). "Nathan Bittle, 5-star center, transferring from Crater High School to Prolific Prep: Sources". The Oregonian . Retrieved June 24, 2021.
↑ Henry, Kris (February 23, 2021). "Nate Bittle named McDonald's All-American". Mail Tribune . Retrieved June 25, 2021.
↑ Borzello, Jeff; Biancardi, Paul (September 15, 2020). "Nate Bittle, No. 8 basketball player in ESPN 100, commits to Oregon Ducks". ESPN . Retrieved June 25, 2021.
↑ Crepea, James (January 23, 2024). "Oregon men's basketball center Nate Bittle expected to return vs. Arizona State". The Oregonian . Retrieved March 20, 2024.
↑ Kornhauser, Jacob (January 4, 2018). "Amateur Athlete: Larger-Than-Life Freshman Nathan Bittle Hits the Ground Running for Crater". KDRV . Retrieved June 25, 2021.

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[1] James, Marty (March 1, 2021). "Napa Valley Notes and Quotes: Prolific Prep's Bittle named an All-American". Napa Valley Register . Retrieved June 24, 2021.

[2] Gates, Billy (March 7, 2019). "6-foot-10 sophomore Nate Bittle records triple-double en route to claiming two all-time state tournament marks". Oregon School Activities Association . Retrieved June 24, 2021.

[3] Derby, Cameron (April 15, 2020). "Bittle named 2020 5A Player of the Year". KDRV . Retrieved June 24, 2021.

[4] Nemec, Andrew (August 18, 2020). "Nathan Bittle, 5-star center, transferring from Crater High School to Prolific Prep: Sources". The Oregonian . Retrieved June 24, 2021.

[5] Henry, Kris (February 23, 2021). "Nate Bittle named McDonald's All-American". Mail Tribune . Retrieved June 25, 2021.

[6] Borzello, Jeff; Biancardi, Paul (September 15, 2020). "Nate Bittle, No. 8 basketball player in ESPN 100, commits to Oregon Ducks". ESPN . Retrieved June 25, 2021.

[7] Crepea, James (January 23, 2024). "Oregon men's basketball center Nate Bittle expected to return vs. Arizona State". The Oregonian . Retrieved March 20, 2024.

[8] Kornhauser, Jacob (January 4, 2018). "Amateur Athlete: Larger-Than-Life Freshman Nathan Bittle Hits the Ground Running for Crater". KDRV . Retrieved June 25, 2021.

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