Oregon’s Sean Stewart drops 1-word reaction as Duke center gets heated after tough layup

Oregon’s Sean Stewart on Sunday expressed his excitement over an Instagram clip of former and future teammate Stanley Borden's ability to finish a tough layup in the paint. In the highlight, Borden drove left before sinking a shot after a spin move in Hoopfuel Nutrition's three-on-three half-court matchup against Cookie Hooops.

“Stannnnnnn!!!” Stewart wrote.

Borden spent four years with Duke, where he made three rebounds and one block and totaled 10 minutes, before transferring to Oregon this season.

Stewart, who played with Borden at Duke in 2023-24, also transferred to Oregon after spending last season at Ohio State.

Oregon secures commitment from former Ohio State forward Sean Stewart

Sean Stewart announced his commitment to the Oregon Ducks on Instagram on May 9. The 6-foot-9 power forward began his college career at Duke in 2023-24 but transferred to Ohio State after one season.

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A five-star recruit ranked as the No. 2 power forward nationally by On3 in the 2023 class, Stewart chose Duke out of high school, reportedly turning down offers from Michigan, Georgetown and Ohio State.

But as a Duke freshman, he played a limited role, averaging 2.6 points and 3.2 rebounds per game, all off the bench in 33 games.

At Ohio State, Stewart started all 30 games, averaging 5.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.9 blocks in 18.4 minutes per game. He shot 54.2% from the field and 50% from the free-throw line.

Stewart is known for his rebounding, athleticism and defensive potential. As a freshman at Duke, he recorded a 90.2 defensive rating. Last season, his defensive rating slipped to 98.9, but his ability to protect the rim is expected to be a valuable asset to Oregon’s rotation.

Adding to his experience, Stewart represented the United States on the under-17 national team at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup in 2022. In October 2023, Stewart broke the school record for standing vertical leap with a 36-inch jump, breaking the record held by Zion Williamson.

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