One year after reaching the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1990, Oregon State will start the 2016-17 season Friday with a game against Prairie View A&M at Gill Coliseum. To preview the season, scroll through the gallery to see individual player breakdowns.
The winner of Washington's Mr. Basketball award was a four-star recruit and fits the bill of a natural point guard, one who looks to facilitate but can also score and shoot. If McLaughlin does not start, he could likely be one of the first players off the bench to provide an offensive punch. He will look to add strength and conditioning while limiting turnovers.