Former Idaho Vandals Standout Transfers to Pac-12 School

Jackson Rasmussen, the reigning Big Sky freshman of the year, will have three years of eligibility remaining at Oregon State.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:11pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a basketball game, with sharp geometric shapes in shades of navy, green, and orange overlapping to create a sense of motion and competition.Rasmussen's transfer to the Pac-12 will create an intriguing new matchup between the former Vandal and his new Beavers team.Boise Today

Jackson Rasmussen, a former standout at Owyhee High School and the University of Idaho, has announced he will transfer to Oregon State in the newly revamped Pac-12 conference. Rasmussen was named the Big Sky freshman of the year after a breakout season with the Vandals, helping the team qualify for their first NCAA Tournament since 1990.

Why it matters

Rasmussen's transfer is a significant move, as the Pac-12 conference is undergoing a major shakeup with the addition of several new schools, including Boise State. His decision to join Oregon State will pit him against his former team, the Idaho Vandals, in conference play.

The details

Rasmussen played three seasons for the Storm in Meridian before transferring to Utah Prep for his senior year. He then began his collegiate career at the University of Idaho, where he started all 35 games as a freshman and averaged 13.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game. Rasmussen shot 48.6% from the floor and 32.1% from 3-point range, helping the Vandals reach their first NCAA Tournament since 1990.

  • Rasmussen was named the Big Sky freshman of the year for the 2025-26 season.
  • The revamped Pac-12 conference will begin competition in the 2026-27 school year.

The players

Jackson Rasmussen

A former standout at Owyhee High School and the University of Idaho, Rasmussen has announced he will transfer to Oregon State in the newly revamped Pac-12 conference.

University of Idaho

Rasmussen played for the Idaho Vandals, helping the team qualify for their first NCAA Tournament since 1990.

Oregon State

Rasmussen will join the Oregon State Beavers, who are part of the newly revamped Pac-12 conference starting in the 2026-27 school year.

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What they’re saying

“Rasmussen is the first transfer commitment for new Oregon State coach Justin Joyner.”

— Jeff Goodman, Basketball analyst and founder of the Field of 68

What’s next

Rasmussen will have three years of eligibility remaining at Oregon State and will play against his former team, the Idaho Vandals, in Pac-12 conference play.

The takeaway

Rasmussen's transfer to Oregon State is a significant move, as the Pac-12 conference undergoes a major shakeup with the addition of several new schools, including Boise State. His decision to join the Beavers will create an intriguing matchup against his former team, the Idaho Vandals, in conference play.