We all know the story by now.
1988: Oregon State goes 20-11 overall and earns a 12-seed in the NCAA Tournament. Gary Payton leads the Beavers with season per-game averages of 14.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 2.3 steals.
They lose in the first round to 5-seed Louisville.
1989: Oregon State goes 22-8 overall and earns a 6-seed in the NCAA Tournament. Gary Payton leads the Beavers with season per-game averages of 20.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 8.1 assists, and 3.0 steals.
They lose in the first round to 11-seed Evansville.