Published • loading... • Updated
Oregon State Hires Michigan's Justin Joyner as Men's Basketball Coach
Justin Joyner, 38, joins Oregon State after a 56-12 record as Michigan assistant, tasked with leading the program into a new Pac-12 era following Wayne Tinkle's departure.
- On March 11, 2026, Oregon State University announced the hire of Justin Joyner, naming him the Beavers' next men's basketball head coach, as reported by KVAL.com Staff and Pete Thamel.
- The vacancy followed Wayne Tinkle's exit after 12 seasons at Oregon State University, which moved quickly to fill the position less than two weeks after letting him go.
- Joyner arrives after two seasons at Michigan under Dusty May, helping produce a 56-12 record, and spent seven seasons at Saint Mary's under Randy Bennett.
- Joyner will be formally introduced at a press conference in Corvallis on Monday, March 16, and will finish Michigan's postseason before joining Oregon State, Athletic Director Scott Barnes said.
- Joyner is expected to guide Oregon State into the Pac-12's relaunch next year, which includes Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga, San Diego State, Texas State, and Utah State, as he noted his family's move to Corvallis.
Insights by Ground AI
19 Articles
19 Articles
+5 Reposted by 5 other sources
Michigan assistant Justin Joyner named Oregon State men's basketball coach
Oregon State on Wednesday named Michigan assistant Justin Joyner as its new men’s basketball coach. Joyner replaces Wayne Tinkle, who was dismissed last month after 12 seasons with the Beavers.
·United States
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources19
Leaning Left8Leaning Right2Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources lean Left
57% Left
L 57%
C 29%
14%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium















