CORVALLIS - Unlike last season when injuries and other departures ravaged the depth of the Oregon State men's basketball team, coach Wayne Tinkle has been able to mix and match his practice lineups.
Freshman guard Ethan Thompson, whose impending arrival was a source of hope during a five-win season, felt comfortable enough based his performances in those workouts that on Nov. 3 he removed his warmup gear and took a seat on the bench as the Beavers neared the starting lineup introduction for their lone exhibition game.
"Who said you're starting?