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Justin Joyner is Oregon State's New Men's Basketball Coach

The Oregon State Beavers made headlines Wednesday when they announced the hiring of Michigan Wolverine assistant Justin Joyner to become the next head coach of the Beavers mens basketball team.

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JaMarcus Shephard Highlights on Opening Day of Spring Practices

Following the Oregon State Beavers’ first official practice in 2026, head coach JaMarcus Shephard spent fifteen minutes conversing with local media . Here are several highlights from today’s press conference.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / March 10

Oregon State Women Fall Short Against Gonzaga in WCC Tournament Finals, Lose 76-66

Gonzaga and Oregon State battled back and fourth for three and a half quarters in the West Coast Conference Tournament Championship, but when the game called for someone to step up, it was Lauren Whittaker and the Bulldogs who answered, beating the Beavers 76-66 to clinch a berth in the NCAA Tournament.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / March 10

Top 5 Defensive Transfer Portal Additions For Oregon State Football in 2026

Coaching changes are always difficult. This has certainly been the case for the Oregon State Beavers, who have lost most of their defensive starters from last season either to graduation or the transfer portal.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / March 10

Explosive Seventh Inning Gives Beaver Baseball 7-2 Win Over Xavier

Oregon State got off to a slow start in Monday's series finale against Xavier, spotting the Musketeers an early lead, but an explosive seventh inning swung momentum back to the Beavers giving them a 7-2 win and stretching their winning streak to six games.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / March 9

Scott Rueck Praises Oregon State Shooters After WCC Semifinal Win

The Oregon State women's basketball team earned an upset victory in Monday's semifinal game against Loyola Marymount in Las Vegas. The 73-67 result yielded a career day from sophomore guard Ally Schimel, who scored 21 points with five makes from three-point range.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / March 9

Report: Justin Joyner is Latest Target For Oregon State Basketball Job

With the departure of Oregon State head men's basketball coach Wayne Tinkle incoming after the university announced their parting, the program is vetting potential replacements.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / March 9

Oregon State Women Advance to WCC Tournament Finals With 73-67 Win Over LMU

Oregon State came out just short in their two regular season games against Loyola Marymount, but Monday afternoon in the West Coast Conference Tournament, the Beavers finally took down the top seeded Lions, 73-67, to advance to the tournament finals.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / March 9

3 Reasons Oregon State Can Beat Gonzaga in Monday's WCC Semifinal

The Oregon State Beavers and coach Wayne Tinkle are hoping to drum up the magic of years past after advancing to the WCC semifinal with a narrow win over San Francisco in the quarter finals.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / March 9

Oregon State Women's Basketball Receives Massive Donation

The Oregon State Beavers Women’s basketball team received some great news this past week as the program saw a donation of $3 million come in to support their program through the new era of collegiate sports.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / March 8

Oregon State MBB Hangs on To Advance To WCC Semifinals

Oregon State men's basketball defeated the University of San Francisco on Sunday to move past the West Coast Conference Tournament Quarterfinals. The Beavers held on to win 78-77 after clinching a bye that allowed them to play their first game of the event on Sunday.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / March 8

#18 Oregon State Wins 5th Straight Game, Smashes Xavier 17-2

All weekend long at Goss Stadium in Corvallis, Beaver Nation caught a glimpse of the 2026 Oregon State Beavers' baseball team. So far, the three-time national champions look like a contender.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / March 8

Oregon State Wrestling Wins Second Consecutive Pac-12 Title

The immense success of Oregon State wrestling under head coach Chris Pendleton continued over the weekend. Pendleton's Beavers claimed the 2026 Pac-12 Championship Friday in San Luis Obispo on the campus of Cal Poly.

Oregon State Women Beat Portland 60-50 to Advance in WCC Tournament

Oregon State finally took the court in the West Coast Conference tournament Sunday morning, and the Beavers took care of business, taking down the Portland Pilots 60-50 to advance to the semifinals.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / March 8

3 Keys to Victory for Oregon State WBB in the WCC Tournament

If the Oregon State women are going to make it back to the NCAA Tournament this year, they're going to have to go through a murderer's row of some of the West Coast Conference's best teams in the conference tournament.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / March 7

2026 Oregon State Spring Football Game Set For April 25

Oregon State has announced that the football program will begin their first spring practices under the direction of new head coach JaMarcus Shephard on Tuesday, March 10.

#18 Oregon State Baseball Cruises To Home Win Over Xavier Saturday

The No. 18 Oregon State Beavers again saw a strong offensive performance and Ethan Kleinschmit pitched his way to his first win of the year on Saturday.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / March 7

3 Keys to Victory For Oregon State MBB in WCC Tournament

It's been an eventful couple of weeks for Oregon State men's basketball. From news of a head-coaching change, to prominent injuries, to pulling out close wins, there hasn't been a dull moment.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / March 7

Beaver Baseball Beats Xavier in Home Opener Behind Whitney's Gem

Oregon State baseball picked up their third straight win on Friday night behind another stellar outing from sophomore phenom Dax Whitney, the nation's leader in strikeouts.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / March 6

Four Oregon State WBB Players Earn Academic Recognition

The West Coast Conference Announced the league's 2025-26 Women's Basketball All-Academic Team this week. Oregon State landed three players on the list, more than any other program in the league.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / March 4

Kennedie Shuler Named WCC Defensive Player of the Year, Three Beavers Win All Conference Honors

The West Coast Conference tournament tips off tomorrow, but before that there's one last bit of bookkeeping to take care of. Wednesday morning the conference revealed its award winners, with several Beavers earning honors.

Oregon State Beavers News / Oregon State Beavers on SI / March 4

How Oregon State Men's Basketball Can Win the WCC Tournament

March is upon us, and Oregon State Men's Basketball will be looking to spark a WCC conference tournament run later this week in Las Vegas. The Beavers, who have a triple-bye into the quarterfinals on account of finishing fourth in the regular season standings, will have to win the whole thing in order to qulify for the big dance later this month.

State of the Beavs: End of the Wayne Tinkle Era at Oregon State

After 12 seasons at the helm of Oregon State men's basketball, Wayne Tinkle is in his final days as the program's head coach. The big questions surrounding OSU's departure with Tinkle this week are "why now?" and "what's next?" The Beavers still have the West Coast Conference to deal with on both the men's and women's side.

Oregon State Beavers News / Yardbarker / February 26

Oregon State parts ways with longtime hoops coach Wayne Tinkle

Wayne Tinkle has been the head men's basketball coach for the Oregon State Beavers since 2014. That will not continue after this season.

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Longtime college basketball coach is out after 12 years

Another Division 1 college basketball job will be opening up. On Thursday, Oregon State and head coach Wayne Tinkle agreed to part ways after he spent 12 seasons as the Beavers’ head coach, according to John Canzano.