If being on the “hot seat” takes into account factors such as the overall trajectory of a program, the prowess of a team on the recruiting front and the ability of a group to take care of business in conference play, then there’s a strong chance that Oregon State head coach Wayne Tinkle could be feeling the heat heading into the 2018-2019 season.
After inheriting a group that went 17-14 in his first season (2014-2015), Tinkle backed up his solid debut with the school’s first NCAA Tournament run in over two decades, anchored by star player Gary Payton II’s legendary season.