by Alex Schwartz

Jamil Wilson was a highly-touted member of the class of 2009 from Horlick (WI) and was a big pickup for Oregon last year. A Jordan Brand Classic All-American last year, Wilson averaged 4.7, 3.2 rebounds, and 1 assist in 16.9 minutes per game during his freshman year.

When I interviewed him at the Jordan Classic, he cited the Oregon coaching staff and where the program was trying to go as a key part of his decision. "It's kind of a rebuilding process and I want to be part of it. . . . Hopefully we can make a run [and also] . . .the coaching [staff] was great too."

Well, in Wilson's first season at Oregon, the rebuilding process did not go as well as hoped, and Ernie Kent has been fired. Now Wilson is unsure of what his future holds at the Pac-10 school.

"I haven't really thought about it as leaving or staying. Of course people ask, but it's more [that I am] anxious to see who the new coach will be," said Wilson of whether he plans on staying at Oregon.

Although Wilson was not happy that Kent was fired, he understood why it happened. "It was tough, but it's a business, you know."

The versatile forward is not sure who he wants to see replace Kent as the leader of the flock in Eugene. "I haven't been following the candidates," said Wilson.

Asked if his decision to either stay at Oregon or leave for another school will be based off who is hired as the head coach, Wilson responded, "Probably so."

Should Wilson opt to leave the school, he will have to formulate a list of schools he is interested in, something he has yet to do. "No, I haven't really thought about that route yet."

Despite the Ducks' struggles and departure of Ernie Kent, Wilson has enjoyed his first year at Oregon, both on and off the court. "Not bad at all, real mellow, laid back. The town is very nice, people and everyone are pretty supportive of the sports, so it's good."

If Wilson does choose to stay in Eugene, he a lofty goal for the remainder of his tenure. "Just try and be one of the best to ever be here."

Note- ESPN.com used as a source for information; photo is from http://www.goducks.com/