Nathan Bittle (born June 3, 2003) is an American basketball player. He played college basketball for the Oregon Ducks.
| Personal information | |
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| Born | June 3, 2003 Central Point, Oregon, U.S. |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| College | Oregon (2021–2026) |
| NBA draft | 2026: undrafted |
| Position | Center |
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High school career
editBittle 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
editBittle 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]
| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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| Nathan Bittle C |
Central Point, OR | Prolific Prep (CA) | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | Sep 15, 2020 | |
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  247Sports:  ESPN: (94) | ||||||
| Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 42 247Sports: 25 ESPN: 11 | ||||||
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College career
editAfter 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] On May 4, 2026, Bittle was selected to be a participant in the 2026 NBA G League tryouts.[8]
Career statistics
edit| 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
editPersonal life
editBittle's father, Ryan, played college basketball at the Oregon Institute of Technology.[9]
References
edit- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "NBA G League Announces 44 Players Invited To Participate At AWS NBA G League Draft Combine 2026". NBA G League. National Basketball Association. May 4, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
- ↑ Kornhauser, Jacob (January 4, 2018). "Amateur Athlete: Larger-Than-Life Freshman Nathan Bittle Hits the Ground Running for Crater". KDRV. Retrieved June 25, 2021.