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Breaking down the 7 options for Texas Tech transfer guard Nimari Burnett

By Matt Melton

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 25: Guard Nimari Burnett #25 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders handles the ball during the first half of the college basketball game against the Northwestern State Demons at United Supermarkets Arena on November 25, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 25: Guard Nimari Burnett #25 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders handles the ball during the first half of the college basketball game against the Northwestern State Demons at United Supermarkets Arena on November 25, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images) /
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Oregon Ducks

One of his original finalists out of high school, Oregon makes a lot of sense for Nimari Burnett as well.

Oregon had a very experienced team during the 2020 season that led the Ducks to the Sweet 16 for the second straight NCAA Tournament. While it is currently unknown how the Ducks roster will look going into next season, Oregon does have some good pieces coming in.

Headlining this group is incoming 5-star center Nathan Bittle, a few nice returning pieces, and combined with a few newer players through either the transfer portal or recruiting, Oregon could have a talented roster once again next season. If the Ducks added Burnett, would it make them the early favorites to win the Pac-12 once again?

There was obviously mutual interest between Burnett and the Ducks when the 5-star was coming out of high school. Oregon has a nice recent history of phenomenal guards including Payton Pritchard, Chris Duarte, and more. Is Nimari Burnett next on that list?

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