Pac-12

Oregon State announces parting with basketball coach Wayne Tinkle

February 26, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

Oregon State University has parted ways with men's basketball coach Wayne Tinkle after 12 seasons, ahead of the program's return to the Pac-12 conference. The decision was announced on February 26, 2026, with Tinkle having the option to complete the current 2025-26 season. Athletic director Scott Barnes cited the need for a transition to ensure sustained success in the evolving collegiate landscape.