Seven Oregon State Men's Basketball Players Enter Transfer Portal

Josiah Lake II decides to stay, while four starters and three backups depart Corvallis

Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:06pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the fragmented elements of a college basketball game, with sharp, overlapping planes of color and form representing the upheaval facing the Oregon State men's basketball program.The departure of seven Oregon State players leaves new head coach Justin Joyner with a roster in flux, requiring a strategic rebuilding effort to restore the Beavers' competitiveness.Tualatin Today

In the week since the transfer portal opened, seven Oregon State men's basketball players have entered their names, including four starters and three reserves. However, rising junior point guard Josiah Lake II has announced he will remain with the Beavers, providing a bright spot for the new coaching staff led by recently hired head coach Justin Joyner.

Why it matters

The mass exodus of players from the Oregon State program highlights the challenges facing new head coach Justin Joyner as he looks to rebuild the Beavers' roster and competitive outlook for the upcoming season. Retaining a key player like Josiah Lake II provides some stability, but Joyner will need to work quickly to fill the numerous holes left by the departing starters and reserves.

The details

The seven Oregon State players who have entered the transfer portal are: starting shooting guard Dez White, starting wings Matija Samar and Isiah Sy, starting post Johan Munch, and reserves Noah Amenhauser, Gavin Marrs, Olavi Suutela, and Kaan Yarkut. Meanwhile, rising junior point guard Josiah Lake II, who was the Beavers' leading scorer and assist man last season, has announced he will remain in Corvallis.

  • The transfer portal opened at midnight on April 7, 2026.
  • Josiah Lake II shared his decision to stay at Oregon State on April 6, 2026.

The players

Josiah Lake II

A rising junior point guard who was the Beavers' leading scorer and assist man last season, averaging 34 minutes, 46.2% shooting from the field, 38.1% from three-point range, and 82.4% from the free throw line.

Dez White

A starting shooting guard who transferred from Missouri State last spring and averaged 9.7 points per game while shooting 37.9% from three-point range.

Matija Samar

A freshman wing who was a rising star in Slovenia's national team system before arriving at Oregon State, starting the first four games of the season before being demoted to a reserve role.

Isiah Sy

A starting wing who averaged 10.0 points per game while shooting 34.1% from the field and 35.4% from deep, providing reliable perimeter defense.

Johan Munch

A starting post player who was the team's most dependable interior presence, starting 25 of 33 games and averaging just under 5 rebounds per contest.

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What they’re saying

“LOYAL TO THE SOIL: Beaver Nation, this is where my heart is, and I'm not going anywhere. Gill, I'll see you soon!”

— Josiah Lake II, Oregon State Point Guard

What’s next

New head coach Justin Joyner will need to quickly rebuild Oregon State's roster through the transfer portal and recruiting, with the departures of four starters and three key reserves leaving major holes to fill before the start of next season.

The takeaway

The mass exodus of players from the Oregon State men's basketball program highlights the significant challenges facing new head coach Justin Joyner as he looks to rebuild the Beavers into a competitive team. Retaining a talent like Josiah Lake II provides a foundation, but Joyner will need to work quickly and effectively in the transfer portal to fill the numerous holes left by the departing starters and reserves.