MICHAEL RATAJ NEWS

Oregon State visits UCF after Minor's 22-point performance

Oregon State faces the UCF Knights after Damarco Minor scored 22 points in the Beavers' 77-73 loss to the Pepperdine Waves

APRIL 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heading down to Baylor Rataj is transferring to Baylor, Tobias Bass of The Athletic reports.

Impact After a breakout junior season with Oregon State, Rataj hit the transfer portal and has now found his new home. The 6-foot-9 forward is primed to make an immediate impact with the Bears, with a knack for scoring and interior dominance. He averaged 16.9 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.6 steals on 32.3 minutes per game with the Beavers this past season.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

UCF hosts Oregon State after Hall's 25-point showing

UCF hosts the Oregon State Beavers after Keyshawn Hall scored 25 points in UCF's 98-94 overtime loss to the Kansas Jayhawks

MARCH 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oregon State Men's Basketball Star Enters Transfer Portal The new normal in college athletics hit Oregon State today. 6’9” junior forward Michael Rataj entered the transfer portal. Rataj, an all-WCC...

MARCH 25 • SI.COM

Leaving Corvallis Rataj will enter the transfer portal, per VerbalCommits.com.

Impact Rataj really came into his own in his junior season with the Beavers. The forward averaged 16.9 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists. Now, he'll look for an opportunity with a bigger program for his senior season.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Oregon State faces Pepperdine in WCC Tournament

MARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Augustas Marciolionis scores 25 points, leading No. 23 Saint Mary's past Oregon State 74-64

Augustas Marciolionis scored 25 points and No. 23 Saint Mary’s won its seventh straight, 74-64 over Oregon State on Saturday night

MARCH 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fallah leads Oregon State against No. 23 Saint Mary's (CA) after 24-point outing

FEBRUARY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rataj's 25 lead Oregon State over Pepperdine 84-78

Led by Michael Rataj's 25 points, the Oregon State Beavers defeated the Pepperdine Waves 84-78 on Thursday

FEBRUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rataj scores 21, Oregon State downs Washington State 82-74

Led by Michael Rataj's 21 points, the Oregon State Beavers defeated the Washington State Cougars 82-74

FEBRUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Career year continues Rataj racked up 30 points (9-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 10-10 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 33 minutes during Saturday's 83-69 win over Santa Clara.

Impact Now in his third collegiate season, Rataj is leading the Beavers in scoring (18.0 ppg) and rebounding (8.0 rpg), with the former number more than doubling the mark set a season ago. The career-best scoring day for Rataj has also led to Oregon State's fifth win in five games -- a streak that includes key resume-building victories over Gonzaga and Santa Clara. Next up is a tough road test Tuesday, as the Beavers will face Gonzaga in a rematch.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Rataj scores 30, Oregon State beats Santa Clara 83-69

The Oregon State Beavers defeated the Santa Clara Broncos 83-69 led by Michael Rataj's 30 points

JANUARY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rataj leads Oregon State against Santa Clara after 22-point game

Oregon State hosts the Santa Clara Broncos after Michael Rataj scored 22 points in Oregon State's 83-63 win against the Pepperdine Waves

JANUARY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michael Rataj, Oregon State get past No. 16 Gonzaga in OT Michael Rataj scored Oregon State’s first eight points of overtime and finished with a career-high 29 to lead the Beavers to a 97-89 upset o...

JANUARY 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Loyola Marymount hosts Rataj and Oregon State

Oregon State visits the Loyola Marymount Lions after Michael Rataj scored 28 points in the Beavers' 89-79 victory over the Portland Pilots

JANUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oregon State visits Loyola Marymount following Rataj's 28-point game

Oregon State faces the Loyola Marymount Lions after Michael Rataj scored 28 points in the Beavers' 89-79 victory over the Portland Pilots

JANUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michael Rataj scores 28 to lead Oregon State over Portland 89-79

Led by Michael Rataj's 28 points, the Oregon State Beavers defeated the Portland Pilots 89-79

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rataj has 16 in Oregon State's 74-65 victory against Charleston

Led by Michael Rataj's 16 points, the Oregon State Beavers defeated the Charleston Cougars 74-65 at the Diamond Head Classic

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Added to starting lineup Rataj is part of Oregon State's starting lineup Thursday against Arizona.

Impact Rataj was relatively impressive during his performance off Oregon State's bench Saturday, with 11 points and six rebounds at Colorado. Currently across the Beavers' 2023-24 season, he is averaging 7.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists as a starter.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drops to bench Rataj will appear off the bench Saturday versus Colorado.

Impact Rataj has started every game since Dec. 4, but another contest lacking offense Thursday against Utah led to a change in the lineup for Saturday's clash. Rataj is among three players who will change to bench roles against the Buffs in an attempt to shake things up.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Rataj is listed amongst Oregon State's starters ahead of Saturday's matchup with Utah Valley.

Impact Rataj will make his second-consecutive start with Dexter Akanno (undisclosed) notably absent from the starting lineup. The 6-foot-9 sophomore has averaged 5.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and one assist on 21.8 minutes per game, but he posted an 18-point double-double against Cal Poly on Monday.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rataj double-double helps Oregon State top Cal Poly 70-63 in double OT

Sophomore Michael Rataj finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds for his first career double-double to help Oregon State outlast Cal Poly 70-63 in double overtime

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles in loss Rataj logged three points (0-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and five assists across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 63-57 loss to Arizona State.

Impact Rataj failed to convert on any of his six shot attempts, finishing with three points, seven rebounds and five assists during Wednesday's loss to ASU. The 6-foot-9 freshman appeared in all 32 games this season (16 starts), averaging 6.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and one assist on 20.8 minutes per game. Rataj and the Beavers will look to bounce back next season.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores eight in loss Rataj logged eight points (4-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and three rebounds in 23 minutes during Saturday's 61-47 loss to Washington.

Impact Rataj knocked down 4-of-10 attempts from the field, finishing with eight points and three rebounds during Saturday's loss to Washington. The 6-foot-9 freshman has handled a sizeable role in his first collegiate season, logging 6.4 points, four rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.8 steals on 20.1 minutes per game. Rataj and the Beavers will look to get back on track against the Ducks on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to starting lineup Rataj is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Washington.

Impact Rataj moves back to the starting lineup after playing off the bench Thursday against Washington State, a game in which he posted 11 points with six rebounds and two steals. He's averaging 6.1 points and 4.1 rebounds per game when playing as a starter.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE