After a lengthy courtship both sides finally said yes. Peteris Pinnis is joining the Oregon State Beavers.
A Latvian big, Pinnis played for Providence in 2025-26 where he averaged just 4.2 minutes a game in his first NCAA season. Looking for a larger role, the Beavers turned out to be the perfect fit where the seven-footer will see much more playing action than he did with the Friars.
In discussing the move, Oregon State head coach Justin Joyner praised Pinnis’ size.
“We are thrilled to welcome Peteris Pinnis to our program here at Oregon State University,” Joyner said. “Peteris is a unique frontcourt player with tremendous size at 7-foot-1, but what really separates him is how well he moves and how hard he plays. He runs the floor extremely well, rebounds at a high level, and brings a physical presence that impacts the game on both ends every possession.
That physicality inside is something the Beavers have been desperately needing. Last season the team allowed 74.2 points per game, and lacked a reliable rebounder outside of center Johan Munch, who entered the portal himself. So without Munch, the team turned to Pinnis — and it should be a relationship that’s mutually beneficial.
Look for Pinnis on the court this fall where he can show off his length and hopefully help the Beavers continue to grow.
