Notice we signed nobody on 'Early Signing Day'

If Tinkle isn’t recruiting as if he’ll have open scholarships than that is a problem. Regardless of how the season turns out, given recent history and college basketball trends the Beavers will have at least one transfer if not more. Also, what is the Pac 12 and Oregon State’s stance on athletic scholarships. Are they for 4 years or are they “renewable” annually for up to 4 years? If Akanno or Marial want to come back does Oregon State have to let them — especially given they will have completed their 4th year of college and possibly their degrees? I felt going into season that unless Chol made great strides, this should be his last year. Then you have a player like Rochelin. For whatever the reasons, he hasn’t worked out. Hopefully he turns it around and makes some progress this season, but if not I have no issue with WT letting him know there isn’t a path for playing time for him.

So while it is somewhat understandable that Beavers have no early signees and maybe not a big deal, it certainly isn’t “no deal.” Add in the fact that one sees very little mention of Beavers by recruits, and I’m not brimming with confidence about recruiting. Hopefully WT has an ace or two up his sleeve.