Compiling a 26-2 record, the 1980-81 Oregon State Beavers – the “Orange Express” – had the most successful basketball season in school history. Coached by Ralph Miller, the team won the Pac-10 title (17-1) for the second straight year. During a 26-game winning streak, they ranked #1 in the nation for nine consecutive weeks.

An exceptional passing team, the Beavers averaged assists on 69.2% of their baskets, shot .564 from the field, and out scored their opponents by 15.7 points a game. Starters were Steve Johnson, Mark Radford, Ray Blume, Lester Conner, and Charlie Sitton. Johnson was a consensus All-American and Miller was named National Coach of the Year.

1980-81 Oregon State Beavers

Staff – Head Coach: Ralph Miller, Assistant Coach: Jim Anderson, Assistant Coach: Lanny Van Eman, Assistant Coach: Steve Seidler, Student Assistant Coach: Andy McClousky

Roster – Ray Blume, William Brew, Lester Conner, Danny Evans, Rob Holbrook, Steve Johnson, Raymond Lankford, Bill McShane, Mark Radford, Charlie Sitton, Jamie Stangel, Jeff Stout, Alan Tait, Jeff Wilson