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World-class hoops

How international talent elevates OSU basketball
Nikolas Munoz, Sports Writer
March 4, 2025

It doesn’t matter which corner of the world they are from, the output of the overseas players on the Oregon State University men’s basketball team is undeniable to their winning formula.   “We...

Graphic made by OMN Creative team. Photo by Landon Marks.

Power after injury

Nate Kingz’s 2024-2025 season
Ethan Browning, Sports Writer
March 4, 2025

With the postseason for the Oregon State University men’s basketball team and the West Coast Conference tournament right around the corner, Nate Kingz is putting a cap on a productive season. The...

The 5 on the floor for the Beavers come together to strategize in the second half against Washington State in Gill Coliseum on Feb 6, 2025. The Beavers hosted and defeated Pacific on Feb 15, 2025.

Beavers succeed on upping defense against Pacific

Ethan Browning, Sports Writer
February 15, 2025

After beating the University of Pacific in their last meeting, the Oregon State University men’s basketball team was unsure of their defense this time around. The Beavers were able to turn it around...

Josiah Lake II puts an emphasis on his slam dunk against Western Oregon University at Gill Coliseum on Nov 12 2024.

Oregon State men’s basketball blowout win over Western Oregon

Mason Fischer, Sports Writer
November 12, 2024

Oregon State University men’s basketball triumphed 94-58 over Western Oregon University Wolves on Tuesday night at Gill Coliseum in a fast-paced and high-energy game, thrilling fans from start to finish.  The...

Forward Michael Rataj goes up for a basket against the Montana State Billings Yellow Jackets on October 26.

Different Beavers team, same court

Men’s basketball prepares for upcoming season
Aiden Kiichle, Sports Reporter
November 12, 2024

Head coach Wayne Tinkle and the squad of Oregon State University men’s basketball players are optimistic about the upcoming season. Despite losing former players to the transfer portal, the team wasted...

The Beaver bench celebrates a 3-pointer in a decisive win against Weber State in Gill Coliseum on Nov 8, 2024.

Revamped Beavers reach 2-0

Aiden Kiichle, Sports Writer
November 8, 2024

Just minutes had passed since the opening tip, the roars echoed all around.  Junior Michael Rataj, one of the Beavers leaders, pinned a Weber State layup attempt on the backboard, then ran down and...

Sophomore forward Tyler Bilodeau goes in for the dunk contributing to his 11 points in the game.

Oregon State Beavers wipe Linfield Wildcats by 36-points in their season home opener

Fox Perez, Sports Contributor
November 6, 2023

The Oregon State University Men’s Basketball team showed strong defense and coordination when facing off against the Linfield University team Monday night in Gill Coliseum. Despite the deficit, Linfield...

OSU Men's Basketball sophomore guard Antoine Vernon drives against Carroll College in Gill Coliseum early on in the 2019-20 season. 

OSU Men’s Basketball recruiting breakdown

Brady Akins, Sports Contributor
August 24, 2020

The Oregon State Beavers Men’s Basketball team is set to bring in four new players to the roster with their 2020 recruiting class, having half the class verbally committing and the other half already...

OSU senior guard and forward Madison Washington goes up for a shot against Utah Utes sophomore forward Andrea Torres on Jan. 3 in Gill.

Sports Breakdown: Basketball

Basketball was originally created in 1891 at the YMCA International Training School by James Naismith after his boss tasked him with creating an activity that could keep kids busy Naismith, a Canadian...

OSU senior forward Tres Tinkle goes up for a shot against a Stanford defender in Gill Coliseum on March 5. 

Tinkle becomes all-time leading scorer in win against Stanford

With just under three minutes left in the first half, OSU senior forward Tres Tinkle sunk a three-point shot to pass Gary Payton and become Oregon State’s all-time leading scorer. While an extraordinary...

OSU senior forward Kylor Kelley goes up for a dunk against Utah on Feb. 13 in Gill Coliseum. 

Oregon State’s record-breaking underdog

Looking around the Oregon State practice facility, watching the men’s basketball team get up shots and go through drills, it’s easy to spot Kylor Kelley and think to yourself, “Now that is a basketball...

OSU senior forward Tres Tinkle (#3) attempts a drive while Oregon redshirt senior forward Shakur Juiston defends against him. The Ducks defeated the Beavers in Matthew Knight Arena on Feb. 27 in the season's final scheduled Civil War matchup. 

Oregon outlasts Oregon State in final regular season Civil War between seniors

Two of the schools’ all time greats in Oregon State’s forward Tres Tinkle and No. 14 Oregon’s guard Payton Pritchard battled for one last regular season meeting of the Civil War. Tinkle and the...

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