This is the second part of a series reviewing Oregon State men's basketball season.
The Beavers reached their first NCAA Tournament since 1990 in the program's second season under head coach Wayne Tinkle, finishing 19-13 (9-9 Pac-12) after a 75-67 first round loss to Virginia Commonwealth.
Take a look at some of the most important pieces and moments of the year.
For part one (the numbers), click here.
Most Valuable Player: Gary Payton II.
Payton took over the primary point guard duties and became the first player since Lester Conner in 1982 to lead the Beavers in points, rebounds, assists and steals.