Nate Bittle
| No. 12 – Toronto Raptors | |
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| Position | Center |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 3, 2003 Central Point, Oregon, U.S. |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
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| College | Oregon (2021–2026) |
| NBA draft | 2026: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2026–present |
| Career history | |
| 2026–present | Toronto Raptors |
| Career highlights | |
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Nathan Bittle (born June 3, 2003) is an American basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Oregon Ducks.
High school career
[edit]Bittle 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
[edit]Bittle 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
[edit]After 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]
Professional
[edit]On July 10, 2026, Bittle signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Toronto Raptors.[9][10]
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
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Oregon | 23 | 0 | 6.9 | .500 | .200 | .529 | 1.9 | .2 | .2 | .7 | 1.7 |
| 2022–23 | Oregon | 28 | 22 | 18.3 | .490 | .339 | .667 | 5.1 | .8 | .4 | 1.2 | 7.3 |
| 2023–24 | Oregon | 5 | 5 | 17.2 | .487 | .333 | .727 | 4.4 | .8 | .6 | 1.0 | 10.0 |
| 2024–25 | Oregon | 35 | 35 | 27.7 | .511 | .336 | .811 | 7.6 | 1.9 | .8 | 2.1 | 14.2 |
| Career | 91 | 62 | 19.0 | .503 | .333 | .739 | 5.2 | 1.1 | .5 | 1.4 | 8.7 | |
Personal life
[edit]Bittle's father, Ryan, played college basketball at the Oregon Institute of Technology.[11]
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.
- ↑ Staff, Sportsnet (July 10, 2026). "Raptors sign undrafted centre Nate Bittle to Exhibit 10 contract". Sportsnet.ca. Retrieved July 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Raptors sign Bittle". National Basketball Association. Retrieved July 23, 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.