EUGENE — Jackson Shelstad ‘s timetable for returning to the court from a broken right hand is becoming clearer, with the first few games unlikely.

The Oregon point guard, who broke his hand earlier this month, has been wearing a soft splint in the weeks since.

“I’m doing any little exercise I can to strengthen my hand,” Shelstad said following Tuesday’s practice. “I feel like I didn’t lose any strength. I’m doing everything I can rehab-wise to get stronger, get healthy as soon as I can.”

Shelstad, who averaged 13.7 points and 2.7 assists in 35 starts last season, is rehabbing and awaiting clearance from UO’s medical and training staff to return to the court.

The Nov. 4 season opener against Hawaii, Nov. 7 game against Rice and Nov. 12 game with South Dakota State are unlikely, while

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