Ryan Clarke

Portland

High School Sports Reporter at Oregon Live (The Oregonian)

Covering the Oregon Ducks and B1G for The @Oregonian // Co-host of the Ducks Confidential podcast // @Cronkite_ASU alum

Articles

Australian center Yaak Yaak commits to Oregon State men’s basketball

1 week ago | tdn.com | Ryan Clarke

Oregon State men’s basketball is adding another big man in the transfer portal, this time with a connection to the NBA Global Academy. Australian center Yaak Yaak announced his commitment to the Beavers on Tuesday night. Yaak comes to Corvallis by way of Division II Colorado Mesa University, having previously played one season at New Mexico State. The 6-11, 225-pound center averaged 10.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game last season with the Mavericks.
Australian center Yaak Yaak commits to Oregon State men’s basketball

1 week ago | oregonlive.com | Ryan Clarke

Oregon State men’s basketball is adding another big man in the transfer portal, this time with a connection to the NBA Global Academy. Australian center Yaak Yaak announced his commitment to the Beavers on Tuesday night. Yaak comes to Corvallis by way of Division II Colorado Mesa University, having previously played one season at New Mexico State. The 6-11, 225-pound center averaged 10.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game last season with the Mavericks.
Former Oregon Ducks star Deja Kelly hits clutch game-winner for Las Vegas Aces

1 week ago | oregonlive.com | Ryan Clarke

Deja Kelly has been here before. After hitting clutch shots throughout her college career at Oregon and North Carolina, the rookie point guard for the Las Vegas Aces added another on Tuesday. Kelly’s midrange jumper with 3.8 seconds left gave Las Vegas the win over the Phoenix Mercury, 85-84, in the WNBA preseason. Kelly finished with 15 points and two assists in 13 minutes played, having shined for the Aces in the preseason as an undrafted rookie.
Oregon State picks up veteran running back in transfer portal

1 week ago | oregonlive.com | Ryan Clarke

Oregon State football is adding talent and experience to its backfield. Former Louisiana Tech running back Marquis Crosby announced his transfer to the Beavers on Monday. Crosby, entering his redshirt senior year, could form a dynamic duo with fellow redshirt senior Anthony Hankerson in the OSU running back room. Crosby rushed for 214 yards on 53 carries last season for the Bulldogs, scoring one touchdown.
Former Oregon State wide receiver transfers to Washington State

1 week ago | oregonlive.com | Ryan Clarke

A former Oregon State wide receiver will have two chances to face his former team this season. Redshirt senior wideout Jeremiah Noga announced his transfer to Washington State on Saturday. The Beavers will face the Cougars twice this season — on Nov. 1 and 29 — as part of a unique regular season schedule one year out from Pac-12 expansion. Noga spent his entire collegiate career with the Beavers before transferring, originally a preferred walk-on out of Hidden Valley High School near Grants Pass.
Oregon State men’s basketball adds second transfer guard in as many days

1 week ago | oregonlive.com | Ryan Clarke

Oregon State men’s basketball is adding another guard to the mix for next season via the transfer portal. The Beavers secured the commitment of Missouri State transfer guard Dez White on Friday. White, a sophomore, averaged 14 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game last season for the Bears. White played his freshman season at Austin Peay, averaging 7.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. In the process, he set a freshman record at Austin Peay for three-pointers made with 63.
Oregon State men’s basketball adds second transfer guard in as many days

1 week ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Ryan Clarke

Share Oregon State men’s basketball is adding another guard to the mix for next season via the transfer portal. The Beavers secured the commitment of Missouri State transfer guard Dez White on Friday. White, a sophomore, averaged 14 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game last season for the Bears. White played his freshman season at Austin Peay, averaging 7.9 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. In the process, he set a freshman record at Austin Peay for three-pointers made with 63.
Portland Thorns rookie Jayden Perry fits a crucial mold in the back line

1 week ago | oregonlive.com | Ryan Clarke

In a 4-1 victory over Gotham FC on April 22, two Portland Thorns rookies scored their first NWSL goals in a breakout moment for a young team in transition. Spring has sprung for a Thorns roster with 11 new faces, including rookie forward Caiya Hanks and rookie defender Jayden Perry. The Oregonian/OregonLive is spotlighting Hanks and Perry for a miniseries we’re calling “bud break.”We finish things off with Perry. ---The Portland Thorns see the vision with rookie center back Jayden Perry.
Oregon State men’s basketball adds sharpshooting guard in transfer portal

1 week ago | oregonlive.com | Ryan Clarke

Oregon State men’s basketball is adding three-point shooting to its roster via the transfer portal. Former Oakland guard Malcolm Christie announced his transfer to the Beavers on Thursday. Christie will utilize his extra year of eligibility to join Wayne Tinkle’s squad. Christie averaged 8.3 points per game for Oakland in 2024, his first season in Division I college basketball after playing four seasons for Dalhousie University in Canada.
Bud break: Portland Thorns find a gem in rookie forward Caiya Hanks

1 week ago | oregonlive.com | Ryan Clarke

In a 4-1 victory over Gotham FC on April 22, two Portland Thorns rookies scored their first NWSL goals in a breakout moment for a young team in transition. Spring has sprung for a Thorns roster with 11 new faces, including rookie forward Caiya Hanks and rookie defender Jayden Perry. The Oregonian/OregonLive is spotlighting Hanks and Perry for a miniseries we’re calling “bud break.”That begins with Hanks.