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Oregon State fires Wayne Tinkle: Beavers overhaul
Filed: Feb 26, 2026 at 4:02 PM ET
Summary: Wayne Tinkle, who led the Beavers to the 2021 Elite Eight, is fired amid poor seasons.
WHO: Wayne Tinkle
WHAT: Fired as head coach of Oregon State basketball
WHEN: Feb 26, 2026 at 3:48 PM ET
WHERE: Corvallis
WHY: Oversaw two of the worst seasons in program history
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