Overview
- Barnes confirmed the decision on Thursday and said Tinkle has not yet decided whether to coach the remainder of the year.
- The announcement followed a 92-82 overtime win at San Diego, with the regular-season finale at Santa Clara coming up.
- Oregon State is 16-14 overall and 9-8 in West Coast Conference play, placing fourth in the league.
- The move involves a reported buyout of approximately $3 million, according to The Field of 68.
- Tinkle compiled a 176-204 record with two NCAA Tournament trips, including a 2021 Elite Eight run, as the program prepares to rejoin a reconfigured Pac-12 next season.