Oregon gets big boost thanks to Dylan Ennis receiving sixth year of eligibility
Ennis will be a productive combo guard and Oregon should be considered a Final Four contender
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Oregon got a good dose of good news late Thursday: Dylan Ennis has been granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA. Players don't always get rewarded with a sixth year, but Ennis -- who suffered a left foot injury early last season -- will be allowed to suit up for Dana Altman in 2016-17.
Per Oregon: "Officially termed a Fifth-Year Rule Waiver, Ennis was granted a sixth year 'based upon the totality of the circumstances and student-athlete well-being.'"
It's the right call by the NCAA. Ennis played just two games for Oregon last year. Given he's in good academic standing, this is the proper decision.
Ennis began his career at Rice, then transferred after one year to Villanova. His time at Oregon has been as a graduate student/transfer. In his junior season he posted averages of 9.9 points, 3.7 rebound sand 3.5 assists. He's a strong combo guard, and Oregon will certainly see him on the floor plenty next season. The Ducks will have a terrific backcourt, now that Dillon Brooks and Tyler Dorsey (both could be 2017 draft picks) are returning to school.
