Michigan Basketball Assistant Coach to Take Head Coaching Role at Oregon State Michigan Wolverines basketball assistant coach Justin Joyner is set to leave his position at the university to become the head coach at Oregon State, according to multiple reports. The move, which appears to be finalized, follows months of speculation about Joyner’s future. Joyner, who has spent two seasons with the Wolverines, is expected to join Oregon State’s coaching staff after the conclusion of the current academic year. His transition marks a significant step in his career, moving from an assistant role to a head coaching position. The decision comes amid a period of change for the Oregon State program, which is navigating a shift from the Pac-12 to the West Coast Conference. Joyner’s wife, Tracy, serves as the University of Oregon women’s soccer coach, creating a strong personal and professional connection to the state of Oregon. This familial link, combined with his familiarity with the West Coast Conference, is likely to play a key role in his success at Oregon State. In Ann Arbor, Joyner has contributed to the Wolverines’ recent success, including a Big Ten Tournament title last season and a regular season championship this year. The team also reached the Sweet Sixteen in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. His tenure at Michigan followed a seven-year stint at Saint Mary’s College, where he helped the Gaels compile a 171-60 overall record and an 83-24 conference mark over seven seasons. Joyner’s coaching journey began after his collegiate career at UC Santa Barbara, where he was a three-time team captain. He initially worked as an individual skill development coach and later joined the AAU circuit before becoming the Director of Basketball Operations at Saint Mary’s in 2017.#michigan_wolverines #justin_joyner #oregon_state #west_coast_conference #tracy_joyner
Oregon State Hires Justin Joyner as New Head Coach Oregon State University has announced the hiring of Justin Joyner as its next head men’s basketball coach, according to sources cited by ESPN. Joyner, who previously served as an assistant under Dusty May at the University of Michigan, will take over the program following the departure of Wayne Tinkle. Joyner joined the Michigan coaching staff in 2022 after spending seven seasons at Saint Mary’s University, where he worked under head coach Randy Bennett. During his tenure in Moraga, California, the Gaels compiled a 171-60 record and made four appearances in the NCAA Tournament. At Michigan, Joyner contributed to the Wolverines’ transformation into a national championship contender. The team improved from an 8-24 record in the 2021-22 season to a 27-10 mark in 2022-23, advancing to the NCAA Sweet 16. A native of California, Joyner played college basketball at UC Santa Barbara before entering coaching. His appointment marks the end of Tinkle’s 12-year tenure at Oregon State, during which the Beavers made two NCAA Tournament appearances, including a run to the Elite Eight in 2021. Tinkle’s departure follows a period of transition for the program, as Oregon State has competed in the West Coast Conference since the collapse of the old Pac-12. Looking ahead, Oregon State will return to a full Pac-12 schedule in 2024. The Beavers will join a restructured league that includes Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga, San Diego State, Texas State, Utah State, and Washington State. This shift signals a renewed focus on conference competition for the program.#dusty_may #oregon_state_university #justin_joyner #university_of_michigan #st_mary_s_university
