The Justin Joyner-era at Oregon State is going strong with the new staff hitting continuing to hit the transfer portal. This afternoon, Peteris Pinnis committed to play for Joyner and the Beavers. Pinnis is 7’0″ and 260 lbs and has three years of eligibility left after competing for the Providence Friars during his freshmen year. Peteris add size, strength, and depth to the post position for the Beavers. He attended Riga French Lycee High School in his home country of Latvia.
In 2025/26 Peteris saw his first collegiate action versus Penn…Scored two points versus New Hampshire…Scored three points and grabbed six rebounds versus No. 10 Florida …Scored two points and grabbed two rebounds versus FDU ..Scored four points and grabbed four rebounds at No. 2 UConn …Scored two points and grabbed three rebounds versus Xavier (c/o Providence University, Rhode Island). Prior to his time at Providence Peteris played internationally for VEF Riga (Riga, Latvia) in the Latvia-Estonia Basketball League in 2024-25…