Last year it felt like the Oregon State Beavers were very close to turning a corner, but could never quite make it. Close losses defined the season. 14 of the Beavers’ losses were single digit. A 10-point loss to Arizona was in OT. Oregon State was a threat in every game they played; they just couldn’t execute in those clutch moments to get wins.
That should change this year. Tres Tinkle just keeps getting better and better, and this year is already being talked about as potentially one of the best Small Forwards in the country.