CORVALLIS - His name is Gligorije Rakocevic, but the Oregon State 6-foot-11 senior post has been called 'Big G' since he arrived on campus in 2015.
But there's a change this season for Rakocevic. He's down 20 pounds to 250 heading into Tuesday's season opener against UC Riverside in Gill Coliseum. A native of Montenegro, Rakocevic is no longer the team's most noticeable big guy, either. The Beavers added four players, ranging from 6-10 to 7-0, to this season's roster.
Some have proposed that a new nickname is in order, like Medium G. Oregon State coach Wayne Tinkle suggests "More Mobile G.