Oregon State
Projected Starters
Gary Payton II - More of a SG than a point, but the Beavers don't have many options.
Langston Morris-Walker - The only returning starter from last year's squad.
Victor Robbins - May be the Beavers best offensive threat.
Jarmal Reid - Started 17 games as a frosh, but fell in rotation last year.
Olaf Schaftenaar - A stretch big man who can shoot but leaves the Beavers weak in middle.
"Wait 'til next year" is going to be a common phrase around Corvalis this season. Because they're going to suck this year. But with Wayne Tinkle at coach - and a potential top 10 recruiting class coming in (some of whom aren't even related to the coaching staff) - they're going to be dramatically better next season. This year is all about avoiding dumpster fires and blowouts. There's really no sugarcoating this one - the Beavers are going to be bad. This is Utah's first year in the Pac-12 levels of talent bad. That said, like Utah, they hired a good coach who should have them rising in the ranks over time.
Projected Starters
Gary Payton II - More of a SG than a point, but the Beavers don't have many options.
Langston Morris-Walker - The only returning starter from last year's squad.
Victor Robbins - May be the Beavers best offensive threat.
Jarmal Reid - Started 17 games as a frosh, but fell in rotation last year.
Olaf Schaftenaar - A stretch big man who can shoot but leaves the Beavers weak in middle.
"Wait 'til next year" is going to be a common phrase around Corvalis this season. Because they're going to suck this year. But with Wayne Tinkle at coach - and a potential top 10 recruiting class coming in (some of whom aren't even related to the coaching staff) - they're going to be dramatically better next season. This year is all about avoiding dumpster fires and blowouts. There's really no sugarcoating this one - the Beavers are going to be bad. This is Utah's first year in the Pac-12 levels of talent bad. That said, like Utah, they hired a good coach who should have them rising in the ranks over time.
