Dana Altman's Oregon Duck men's basketball program has added graduate transfer Amauri Hardy to the roster for the upcoming season. The 6-foot-2 guard announced the news on Twitter Sunday afternoon.

"First and foremost, I would like to Thank God for this opportunity," Hardy said. "I want to give thanks to all the schools who recruited me throughout this process. Secondly, I want to thank all my former coaches who I've had the great opportunity to play for. Last but not least, thank you to UNLV and it's fans for all the support and the many memories we share. After much thought, consideration and prayer. I've decided to attend the University of Oregon."

Hardy is ranked as the 15th best grad-transfer prospect this offseason by ESPN.com.

Hardy was a combo-guard for the UNLV Running Rebels the last three seasons. As a junior this past year, Hardy averaged 14.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game. He made 40.9 percent of his field goals and shot 33.3 percent on three-pointers. As a sophomore during the 2018-19 season Hardy averaged 13.1 points, 3.5 assists, and 3.0 rebounds per game.

Hardy will have one year of eligibility next season and is cleared to play right away. He will come into the program and contend for a starting spot as the Ducks look to replace All-American Payton Pritchard and fellow senior guard Anthony Mathis.

Hardy was considering Arkansas and Arizona among other programs before his commitment to the Ducks. He told ESPN.com's Jeff Borzello that the Ducks history played a factor in his commitment.

"With my experience, I will be able to play a vital role in helping them win," Hardy said. "They have a good track record of grad transfers who were successful at Oregon."

Oregon has previously added the verbal commitment of Saint Peter's freshman and MAAC Freshman of the Year Aaron Estrada. Estrada will not be eligible to play next season as a traditional transfer. The Ducks also have the verbal commitment of Top 60 prospect and four-star point guard Jalen Terry for the 2020 class.

The addition of Amauri Hardy gives the Ducks an interesting recruiting pitch to his younger brother and five-star combo guard Jaden Hardy. The younger Hardy is 6-foot-4 and plays his prep basketball at Coronado high school in the Las Vegas area. He is currently ranked as the sixth-best recruit regardless of position in the 2021 class and the No. 1 combo-guard.