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Headed to UC San Diego Suutela will transfer to UC San Diego, the program announced.

Impact Suutela began his career at Oregon State, where the 6-foot-10 forward averaged 5.5 points and 2.7 rebounds across 17.6 minutes, with 18 starts in 33 games. With three more seasons of college ball to play, he'll take his talents to UC San Diego, where he should earn a starting role immediately.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Suutela has entered the transfer portal, per Dylan Callaghan Croley of On3.

Impact Suutela will test out the transfer waters after a solid freshman season with Oregon State. The freshman big man averaged 5.5 points and 2.7 rebounds on 17.6 minutes across 33 games (18 starts) in the 2025-26 campaign.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes with double-double Suutela registered 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds and one steal in 27 minutes during Saturday's 83-73 victory over Pepperdine.

Impact The freshman was one of six Oregon State players to score in double figures for the game, and he also helped the Beavers to a 49-27 rebounding advantage. This was his first double-double of the season.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Lake scores 22 as Oregon State knocks off Washington State 74-64

Led by Josiah Lake's 22 points, the Oregon State Beavers defeated the Washington State Cougars 74-64

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Williams has 23 in Portland's 82-76 victory over Oregon State

Led by Cameron Williams' 23 points, the Portland Pilots defeated the Oregon State Beavers 82-76 on Saturday

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Scores 19 Suutela registered 19 points (8-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one block across 28 minutes during Saturday's 82-76 loss to Portland.

Impact The freshman shot well and led his team in points for the game. Suutela had only scored in double figures twice before Saturday.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Starts again and plays well Suutela registered 11 points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 80-58 win over Vermont.

Impact The freshman forward started for the second straight game and was active all over the floor. Suutela could keep his starting role if he continues to play like this.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UMass earns 73-65 victory against Oregon State

Led by Daniel Hankins-Sanford's 24 points, the UMass Minutemen defeated the Oregon State Beavers 73-65 on Monday

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Nate Bittle, Jackson Shelstad, Kwame Evans Jr. power Oregon past Oregon State 87-75

Nate Bittle had 24 points, Jackson Shelstad scored 22 and Kwame Evans Jr. posted a double-double to lead Oregon to an 87-75 victory over Oregon State

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Oregon State scores last 9 points to beat North Texas 66-64

Oregon State scores the last nine points to beat North Texas 66-64 on Wednesday night

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting Friday Suutela is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Illinois-Chicago, Ryan Harlan of On3.com reports.

Impact Suutela will get the nod in this game and should play in the frontcourt alongside Johan Munch. This will be the first start of the season for Suutela, who posted two points and an assist across 16 minutes off the bench in the opener against North Dakota State on Monday.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE