Oregon University's key player suffers a hand fracture! Lin Wei is expected to compete for a starting spot: U.S. media praises his scoring ability

On October 4th, Beijing time, Oregon University confirmed that their main guard Jackson Shelsted suffered a hand fracture and is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks. Being one of the team's key players, his injury will cause him to miss a large part of the preseason and potentially further games. Lin Wei, who recently joined Oregon, is expected to compete for a starting role.

Last season, Shelsted was Oregon University's second top scorer, averaging 13.7 points per game, along with 2.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1 steal, playing an average of 32.9 minutes per game, the highest on the team. He played in every game last season without missing any; during his freshman year, he appeared in 32 of 36 games.

Local media reports indicate that during Shelsted's absence, Oregon University will need other players to step up, and they specifically mentioned Chinese player Lin Wei.

Lin Wei was originally considered a scoring option off the bench, but with the team's second-leading scorer out, he may have the chance to showcase his scoring skills. At 22 years old, Lin Wei has been one of the most dominant scorers in the CBA since 2022. In the 2024-25 season, playing for Nanjing Tongxi, he averaged 21.6 points, 5.3 assists, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.4 steals over 36 games, shooting 37% from three-point range and 88% from the free-throw line.

U.S. media praise Lin Wei: He possesses strong scoring ability, although he still needs time to adjust to the NCAA level. Another encouraging aspect is his scorer’s mentality—always believing his next shot will go in. Additionally, his 88% free-throw accuracy suggests he could become a key scoring option for the team in clutch moments.

If Lin Wei performs well, he is likely to compete for a starting position on the team. His debut is expected in about three weeks, with Oregon University's first preseason game scheduled against the University of Utah on October 25th (Beijing time). How will Lin Wei perform? Let’s wait and see.