Arden Cravalho

Arden Cravalho

Joined: Jun 6, 2024

Arden Cravalho is a reporter for Oregon Ducks on SI. He has been writing extensively about college athletics beginning in 2018, specifically as the lead writer and editor for SB Nation's 'The Slipper Still Fits.' Arden is a graduate of Gonzaga University and brings a deep understanding of college sports to his writing. Residing in San Francisco, California, Arden is also a part of the California Golden Bears' athletic department as a Ticket Sales and Service Account Executive. His overall experience and dedication to college athletics are evident in his insightfulness and analysis throughout all of his work.

Oct 22, 2022; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning watches the clock during the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks won the game 45-30.

Alex Harkey celebrates at the end of the Oregon Spring game at Autzen in Eugene, April 26, 2025

Feb 7, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman smiles after a basket during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Oregon coach Kelly Graves, left, high-fives Sofia Bell before the game against Washington at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, March 1, 2026.

Jan 9, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman talks with Oregon Ducks forward Brandon Angel (21) during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

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San Francisco Dons sophomore wing Tyrone Riley IV will have two new faces joining him in the Oregon Ducks transfer portal class.

Nov 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman stands on the sidelines during the second half against the Auburn Tigers of a 2025 Players Era Festival group play game at Michelob ULTRA Arena.

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Oregon Ducks men's basketball coach Dana Altman is losing a longtime assistant coach.

Oregon head coach Dana Altman looks on during a timeout as the Oregon Ducks host the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors on Nov. 4, 2025, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon.

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Through the first three days of the NCAA transfer portal, the Oregon Ducks have lost nine scholarship players from the 2025-26 team.

Dec 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman reacts during the first half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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The Oregon Ducks will have to replace nearly 50 percent of their roster to prepare for the 2026-27 season and another stacked Big Ten Conference schedule.

Oregon Coach Dana Altman looks to the scoreboard during the second half against Iowa at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Feb. 1, 2026.

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There have been over 1,650 NCAA transfer portal entries on the first day, and the Oregon Ducks already made a major connection with a game-changing veteran recruit.

Mar 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman reacts during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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The NCAA transfer portal officially opened on April 7 through April 21, a 15-day window for any remaining Oregon Ducks to enter their names.

Oregon head coach Kelly Graves watches his team in the fourth quarter as the Oregon Ducks host the Illinois Fighting Illini on Feb. 4, 2026, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon.

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After not making the NCAA Tournament's second weekend, coach Kelly Graves and the Oregon Ducks have made an immediate move through the 2026 high school recruiting class.

Mar 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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The Oregon Ducks and coach Dana Altman have their work cut out for them when the NCAA transfer portal opens the day after the national championship.

Nov 18, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium.

For those who are following the Oregon Ducks' 2027 recruiting class closely, keep an eye on offensive tackle Jake Hildebrand, cornerback Darius Johnson, and wide receiver Julian Caldwell.

Oregon wide receiver Malik Benson carries the ball during Oregon Pro Day on March 17, 2026, at the Moshofsky Center in Eugene, Oregon.

After multiple stops on his college football journey, Oregon Ducks wide receiver Malik Benson is expected to be a Day 3 selection at the 2026 NFL Draft.

Oregon tight ends coach Drew Mehringer works with players during practice with the Ducks on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex in Eugene, Ore.

In the 2026 recruiting class, the Oregon Ducks have the most five-stars committed to the program in all of college football with four.

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning attends Oregon Pro Day on March 17, 2026, at the Moshofsky Center in Eugene, Oregon.

One can argue that this Oregon Ducks team will be even stronger and deeper than last season's, especially in the trenches.