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Oregon State's Tinkle won't return for 13th season

Jeff Borzello and Pete Thamel

created: Feb. 26, 2026, 9:12 p.m. | updated: Feb. 27, 2026, 2:27 a.m.

Open Extended ReactionsOregon State men's basketball coach Wayne Tinkle will not return next season, the school announced Thursday. "We are grateful to Wayne for his dedication to Oregon State and for the leadership he has provided our men's basketball program," Barnes said in a release. Oregon State made one other NCAA tournament appearance during Tinkle's tenure in Corvallis. Prior to taking over at Oregon State, Tinkle was the head coach at Montana for eight years, leading the Grizzlies to two Big Sky regular-season titles and three NCAA tournament appearances. The Beavers will be joined in the new-look league by Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga, San Diego State, Texas State, Utah State and Washington State.

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