Pendleton Named Pac-12 Co-Coach of the Year

Oregon State coach shares the honor with Cal Poly's Jon Sioredas.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:49am

Oregon State men's basketball coach Wayne Pendleton has been named the Pac-12 Conference's Co-Coach of the Year, sharing the award with Jon Sioredas of Cal Poly.

Why it matters

Pendleton's recognition as one of the top coaches in the Pac-12 highlights the continued growth and success of the Oregon State program under his leadership, as the Beavers have emerged as a contender in the competitive conference.

The details

Pendleton, in his 6th season as Oregon State's head coach, led the Beavers to a 22-10 overall record and a 13-7 mark in Pac-12 play, guiding the team to a 4th place finish in the conference standings. This is the first time Pendleton has been named Pac-12 Co-Coach of the Year, an honor he shares with Jon Sioredas, who directed Cal Poly to a surprising 20-12 season and a 5th place finish in the Pac-12.

  • Pendleton was named Pac-12 Co-Coach of the Year on March 28, 2026.

The players

Wayne Pendleton

The head coach of the Oregon State men's basketball team, leading the Beavers to a strong season and a 4th place finish in the Pac-12 Conference.

Jon Sioredas

The head coach of the Cal Poly men's basketball team, guiding the Mustangs to a surprising 20-12 season and a 5th place finish in the Pac-12.

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What they’re saying

“This is a tremendous honor for our program and a testament to the hard work our team has put in all season long.”

— Wayne Pendleton, Head Coach, Oregon State Men's Basketball

What’s next

Pendleton and the Beavers will now turn their attention to the Pac-12 Tournament, where they will look to secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

Pendleton's co-coach of the year award underscores Oregon State's rise as a Pac-12 basketball power, as the Beavers continue to establish themselves as a consistent contender in the conference under Pendleton's leadership.