Oregon State Beavers men's basketball explained

Current:2023–24 Oregon State Beavers men's basketball team
Oregon State Beavers men's basketball
University:Oregon State University
Firstseason:1901–02
Conference:WCC
Location:Corvallis, Oregon
Coach:Wayne Tinkle
Tenure:10th
Arena:Gill Coliseum
Capacity:9,604
Nickname:Beavers
Studentsection:Beaver Dam
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Ncaafinalfour:1949, 1963
Ncaaeliteeight:1947, 1949, 1955, 1962, 1963, 1966, 1982*, 2021
Ncaasweetsixteen:1955, 1962, 1963, 1966, 1975, 1982*, 2021
Ncaaroundof32:1975, 1980*, 1981*, 1982*, 2021
Ncaatourneys:1947, 1949, 1955, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1975, 1980*, 1981*, 1982*, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2016, 2021
Conference Tournament:2021
Conference Season:1909, 1912, 1916, 1918, 1933, 1947, 1949, 1955, 1958, 1966, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1990
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The Oregon State Beavers men's basketball program, established in 1901, is the intercollegiate men's basketball program of Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. Members of the West Coast Conference in NCAA Division I, the team plays home games on campus at Gill Coliseum, and the current head coach is Wayne Tinkle.

Oregon State has won 14 conference championships and appeared in the NCAA tournament 18 times (three (198082) were later vacated by the NCAA). The Beavers have advanced to the Final Four twice (1949, 1963), and their most recent tournament appearance was in 2021, when they advanced to the Elite Eight after winning their first tournament games since 1982.

As of the 2023 season the Oregon State men's basketball holds the NCAA record for most games played against a single opponent with 362 games played against the Oregon Ducks men's basketball team and the NCAA record for 2nd most victories against a single opponent with 195 victories against the Ducks. [1]

Conferences

1901–1908 Independent
1908–1915 Northwest Conference (NWC)
1915–1959 Pacific Coast Conference (PCC)
1959–1964Independent
1964–2024Pac-12 Conference ^
2024–West Coast Conference
^ Pac-12's previous names: AAWU (1959–1968), Pacific-8 (1968–1978), and Pacific-10 (1978–2011)

Coaches

The Oregon State men's basketball team has had 21 head coaches, with one interim (2008). Both Amory T. "Slats" Gill and Ralph Miller are members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Craig Robinson, the coach preceding Wayne Tinkle, was hired by OSU in 2008 out of Brown University, where he had just coached the Bears to a school-record 19 wins.[2] Robinson is the brother of United States first lady Michelle Obama, and the brother-in-law to United States President Barack Obama.[3] The longest-tenured head coach was Slats Gill, who was the coach for 36 seasons, winning 599 games during his time at OSU. The current coach, Wayne Tinkle, was hired by OSU in 2014 from the University of Montana – Missoula, where he coached the Montana Grizzlies to two Big Sky Conference championships and a school-record 25 wins.

J.B. Patterson19021–2.333
J.W. Viggers19035–1.883
W.O. Trine1904–190739–7.848
Roy Heater19087–4.636
E.D. Angell1909–191019–8.704
Clifford Reed19113–5.375
E. J. Stewart1912–191667–33.670
Everett May191711–7.611
Howard Ray191815–01.000
H. W. Hargiss1919–192010–25.286
R. B. Rutherford1921–192227–19.587
Bob Hager1923–1928115–53.685
Slats Gill1929–1964599–392.604
Paul Valenti1965–197091–82.526
Ralph Miller1971–1989359–186.659
Jim Anderson1990–199579–90.467
Eddie Payne1996–200052–88.371
Ritchie McKay2001–200222–37.372
Jay John2003–200872–97.426
20080–13.000
Craig Robinson2008–201493–104.469
Wayne Tinkle2014–present140–177.442

History

1980–83 – Orange Express

The 1980–81 Oregon State men's basketball season was arguably one of the best yet most upsetting basketball seasons in Oregon State history. The team was referred to as the Orange Express and was led by Beaver legendary coach Ralph Miller.[4] [5] [6] The Orange Express season was led by Beaver great, Steve Johnson, in his last year at OSU, and the Beavers were second in the final polls, released prior to the NCAA tournament. This was the first time in OSU history that the Beavers won at UCLA, and the Orange Express spent a school record eight weeks ranked first in at least one of the AP and Coaches Polls.[7] At the end of the regular season, the Beavers were and entered the 48-team NCAA tournament as the top seed in the West region. They had a bye in the first round, but were upset in their opening game by #8 seed Kansas State 50–48 in the second round, at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles.[8] Miller was awarded UPI and AP Coach of the Year honors and Steve Johnson received All-American honors.

For three seasons beginning in 1980–81, OSU posted an overall record of, second only to DePaul's 79–6 record over the same seasons. The Beavers' record included a home record at Gill Coliseum, including a school best 24 consecutive home wins.

However, NCAA sanctions followed these standout teams.[9] The NCAA found that many players, from 1979 to 1983 were involved in improper arrangements with outside representative related to the purchase of complimentary basketball tickets and the receipt of other prohibited benefits. The NCAA vacated appearances from the 1980, 1981, and 1982 tournaments.[10]

Postseason

NCAA tournament results

The Beavers have appeared in the NCAA tournament 18 times. Their combined record is 15–21. OSU had three NCAA Tournament appearances (1980, 1981 and 1982) vacated by the NCAA, resulting in 15 recognized appearances and an "official" NCAA Tournament record of 13–18. Their former 46-year drought between wins was the longest drought of any team from a major conference.

Elite Eight
Regional 3rd Place
L 55–56
W 63–46
Elite Eight
Final Four
National 3rd Place
W 56–38
L 30–55
L 53–57
Round of 24
Sweet Sixteen
Elite Eight
 
W 83–71
L 56–57
Round of 25
Sweet Sixteen
Elite Eight
Seattle
Pepperdine
W 69–65 OT
W 69–67
L 69–88
Round of 25
Sweet Sixteen
Elite Eight
Final Four
National 3rd Place
Seattle
San Francisco
W 70–66
W 65–31
W 83–65
L 46–80
L 63–85
Round of 25 L 57–61
Round of 22
Sweet Sixteen
Elite Eight
 
W 63–60
L 64–70
Round of 32
Sweet Sixteen
Regional 3rd Place
Middle Tennessee State
W 78–67
L 71–81
L 87–88
19802 W Round of 48
Round of 32
 
L 77–81*
19811 W Round of 48
Round of 32
 
L 48–50*
19822 W Round of 48
Round of 32
Sweet Sixteen
Elite Eight
 
W 70–51*
W 60–42*
L 45–69*
6 ME Round of 48 L 62–64
10 S Round of 64 L 70–79
12 S Round of 64 L 61–70
6 W Round of 64 L 90–94 OT
5 W Round of 64 L 53–54
7 W Round of 64 L 67–75
12 MW Round of 64
Round of 32
Sweet Sixteen
Elite Eight
W 70–56
W 80–70
W 65–58
L 61–67
  • Appearances and results from 1980, 1981, and 1982 were later vacated by the NCAA.

NIT results

The Beavers have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) four times, with a combined record of 3–4.

First Round Nevada L 61–62
First Round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
Idaho
New Orleans
Fresno State
W 77–59
W 88–71
L 67–76
First Round
Second Round
New Mexico
California
W 85–82
L 62–65
Opening Round L 83–85

CBI results

The Beavers have appeared in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) four times.
Their combined record is 7–4, and they were the champions in 2009.

First Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Finals–Game 1
Finals–Game 2
Finals–Game 3
Houston
Vermont
Stanford
UTEP
UTEP
UTEP
W 49–45
W 71–70 OT
W 66–63 OT
W 75–69
L 63–70
W 81–73
First Round L 78–96
First Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
W 80–59
W 101–81
L 55–72
First Round L 92–96

All-time record vs. Pac-12 opponents

OpponentWinsLossesPct.Streak
Arizona2372.242OSU 1
Arizona St.4555.450ASU 1
California6287.416Cal 1
Colorado1121.343Colorado 2
Oregon195172.534Oregon 7
Stanford7373.500Stanford 3
UCLA38100.275UCLA 6
USC6473.467OSU 1
Utah1720.459OSU 1
Washington140163.462Washington 3
Wash. St.176132.570WSU 5
  • Note all-time series includes non-conference matchups.

Rivalries

Oregon Ducks — Oregon State's main rivalry (The Civil War[11]) is with the Ducks. As of the 2023 season the Oregon State men's basketball holds the NCAA record for most games played against a single opponent with 362 games played against the Oregon Ducks men's basketball team and the NCAA record for 2nd most victories against a single opponent with 195 victories against the Ducks. [12]

Washington HuskiesThe Dog Fight is one of Oregon State's lesser-known rivalry games. As of 2023 they also have played rivals the Washington Huskies men's basketball 310 times (NCAA record 3rd most) [13]

Washington State CougarsThe Land-Grant Rivalry as land-grant universities, WSU and OSU have a longtime regional rivalry. As of 2023 they also have played rivals the Washington State Cougars men's basketball 308 times (NCAA record 4th most) and have beaten the Cougars 176 times (NCAA record 6th most) [14]

Arizona WildcatsThe Cat's Meow was coined during the 1980's Ralph Miller era when the Beavers would match-up against famed-coach Lute Olson's squad.

Notable players

Oregon State has had 75 all-conference and 32 All-America selections, five Pac-10 Players of the Year, 42 players selected in the NBA draft, and 24 players that have gone on to play in the NBA.[15] Additionally, OSU basketball alumni have 4 gold medals at the Olympics, including one by Lew Beck, who never played in the NBA. A total of 9 players have won 13 NBA titles, including three by A.C. Green, two by Brent Barry, two by Mel Counts, and one each by Red Rocha, Dave Gambee, Lonnie Shelton, Eric Moreland, Gary Payton and Gary Payton II .[16]

NBA players

International league players

Retired numbers

See main article: List of NCAA men's basketball retired numbers. Oregon State has retired the jersey numbers of five players:

Oregon State Beavers retired numbers
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20 1986–1990 1996 [17]
21 1961–1964 1996
25 1930–1933 1999 [18]
33 1976–1981 1996
45 1981–1985 1996

NCAA records

The individual and team NCAA records below are current as of the end of the 2015–16 season.[19]

Individual Records

  • Field Goal Percentage (Single season)
  • Field Goal Percentage (Career, min. 400 made and 4 made per game)
  • Field Goal Percentage (Single game, min. 12 field goals made)
    • 1st (tie) – 100% Steve Johnson vs. Hawaii-Hilo (13 of 13), Dec. 5, 1979
  • Field Goal Percentage – Senior
  • Field Goal Percentage – Junior
  • Total Rebounds (Single game)
  • Assists (Career)
  • Average Assists Per Game (Career, min. 550 assists)
  • Steals (Career)

Team Records

  • Free-Throw Percentage (Single game, min. 30 free throws made)
    • 16th (tie) – 30–31 vs. Memphis, Dec. 19, 1990
  • Steals (Single game)
    • 22nd (tie) – 27 vs. Hawaii-Loa, Dec. 22, 1985
  • Field Goal Percentage (Season)
    • 3rd – 56.4% – 1981
    • 26th – 54.4% – 1980
  • All-Time Victories (Min. 25 years in Division I)
    • 26th – 1,797 wins
  • Games played vs. Single Opponent
    • 1st – 362 vs. Oregon
    • 3rd – 310 vs. Washington
    • 4th – 308 vs. Washington State
  • Victories vs. Single Opponent
    • 2nd – 195 vs. Oregon
    • 6th – 176 vs. Washington State

External links

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Notes and References

  1. News: NCAA 2023-24 DIVISION I MEN’S BASKETBALL RECORDS . 2024-07-26.
  2. Web site: Craig Robinson Era Begins at Oregon State. 2008-12-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217191402/http://www.osubeavers.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/040808aad.html. 2012-02-17. dead.
  3. News: He's much more than Obama's brother-in-law . Reynolds, Bill . . 2008-02-14 . 2008-11-09.
  4. Web site: OSU Sports History Minute. 2010-12-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20100609070955/http://alumni.oregonstate.edu/eclips/history/bballhistory01.html. 2010-06-09. dead.
  5. Web site: 1980–81 OSU Basketball Team. 2010-12-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20110727152818/http://oregonsportshall.org/osb81.html. 2011-07-27. dead.
  6. Web site: Orange Distress. 2010-12-22.
  7. Web site: 1980–81 College Basketball Polls. sports-reference.com. February 24, 2017.
  8. News: Tournament jinx ruins Beavers again . Eugene Register-Guard . (Oregon) . Withers . Bud . March 15, 1981 . 1B.
  9. Web site: Herald-Journal – Google News Archive Search. news.google.com. 2016-05-16.
  10. Web site: Division I Records. February 6, 2018. National Collegiate Athletic Association. 48–49.
  11. News: Adelson. Andrea. 26 June 2020. Oregon, Oregon State dropping 'Civil War' name for rivalry games. ESPN. 27 July 2021.
  12. News: NCAA 2023-24 DIVISION I MEN’S BASKETBALL RECORDS . 2024-07-26.
  13. News: NCAA 2023-24 DIVISION I MEN’S BASKETBALL RECORDS . 2024-07-26.
  14. News: NCAA 2023-24 DIVISION I MEN’S BASKETBALL RECORDS . 2024-07-26.
  15. Web site: NBA/ABA Players who attended Oregon State University . https://web.archive.org/web/20060426133401/http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/bycollege.htm?sch=Oregon+State+University . dead . 2006-04-26 . 2016-12-12 .
  16. Web site: Barry Wins Another NBA Title. 2008-12-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217191408/http://www.osubeavers.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/091907aab.html. 2012-02-17. dead.
  17. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304113159/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/orst/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2011-12/misc_non_event/oregon-st-history.pdf Oregon State History – Honors and awards
  18. Gary Horowitz, "Beaver Stood Tall: Ed Lewis, 1910–2006," Salem Statesman-Journal, January 31, 2006, pp. D1, D3.
  19. Web site: 2016–17 NCAA Men's Basketball Record Book. ncaa.org. February 24, 2017. PDF.