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Oregon State Announces Leadership Change in Men’s Basketball Program
February 26, 2026 | Men's Basketball
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Barnes announced today that the university is parting ways with Head Men's Basketball Coach Wayne Tinkle.
"We are grateful to Wayne for his dedication to Oregon State and for the leadership he has provided our men's basketball program," said Barnes. "He has represented Beaver Nation with integrity and commitment. As we approach the dawn of the new Pac-12 era, we believe it is in the best interest of our men's basketball program to transition to its next chapter. These decisions are never easy, but we are focused on positioning our program for sustained success in a rapidly evolving collegiate athletics landscape."
During Tinkle's tenure at Oregon State, the program earned two NCAA Tournament appearances, highlighted by its 2021 Pac-12 Tournament championship and a run to the Elite Eight—the second such appearance in school history. His teams recorded six winning seasons during his time leading the program.
A national search for the next head coach will begin immediately.
DHR Global will assist Oregon State in the search process.
"We are grateful to Wayne for his dedication to Oregon State and for the leadership he has provided our men's basketball program," said Barnes. "He has represented Beaver Nation with integrity and commitment. As we approach the dawn of the new Pac-12 era, we believe it is in the best interest of our men's basketball program to transition to its next chapter. These decisions are never easy, but we are focused on positioning our program for sustained success in a rapidly evolving collegiate athletics landscape."
During Tinkle's tenure at Oregon State, the program earned two NCAA Tournament appearances, highlighted by its 2021 Pac-12 Tournament championship and a run to the Elite Eight—the second such appearance in school history. His teams recorded six winning seasons during his time leading the program.
A national search for the next head coach will begin immediately.
DHR Global will assist Oregon State in the search process.
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