We’ve released a new set of digitized historical basketball content just in time for the 2023/2024 season!

New posts will be released each Friday in November.
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Among the most decorated basketball players in Oregon State University history, Payton was the Pac-10 Freshman of the year in 1987, a three-time All Pac-10 selection and, in 1990, both Pac-10 Player of the Year as well as consensus All-American. By the time his four-year career at OSU concluded, he held the school record for points, field goals, three-point field goals, assists, and steals. During the Payton era, the Beavers made three NCAA Tournament appearances and one NIT. His number “20” jersey was retired during the 1996-97 season.

Gary Payton highlight footage, 1989-1990 (0:04:01). Silent footage of Oregon State University senior guard Gary Payton in action at Gill Coliseum and at the Far West Classic, held in Portland, Oregon at the Memorial Coliseum. Payton averaged 25.7 points per page, 8.1 assists per game and 4.7 rebounds per game in leading the Beavers to the Pac-10 co-championship and an overall record of 22-7.

Gary Payton – Pac-10 Player of the Week highlights, March 2, 1988 (0:00:34). Silent footage of Gary Payton, who was named Pac-10 Player of the Week on March 2, 1988. Payton is shown competing on the road versus Stanford, who were defeated by the Beavers 63-61. Payton scored 17 points in the victory.

Gary Payton – Pac-10 Player of the Week highlights, February 16, 1989 (0:00:44). Silent footage of Payton, who was named Pac-10 Player of the Week on February 16, 1989. Payton is shown competing at Gill Coliseum versus Arizona State, whom the Beavers defeated by a score of 73-59. Payton scored 22 points to lead the effort.

Chris Petersen, Sr. Faculty Research Assistant and Beaver sports fan, selected and summarized these clips. Brian Davis, our Digital Production Unit Supervisor, digitized and process the nineteen Umatic tapes now available in our MediaSpace channel. Thanks to them!