The 2019–20 Oregon State Beavers men's basketball team represented

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in the

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. The Beavers were led by sixth-year head coach

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, and played their home games at

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as members of the

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. They finished the season 18–13, 7–11 in Pac-12 play to finish in a three-way tie for eighth place. They defeated

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in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament and were set to take on rival

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in the quarterfinals before the remainder of the Pac-12 Tournament was cancelled amid the

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Previous season

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. Despite having 18 wins and a better record they failed to get an invitation to the

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and also ruled out of the

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Off-season

Departures

Incoming transfers

2019 recruiting class

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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