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Jack Wilson poses with Oregon State coaches Wanye Tinkle, Gregg Gottlieb and Stephen Thompson Sr.

(Courtesy of Jack Wilson)

Oregon State men's basketball coach Wayne Tinkle has landed at least one four-star pledge in each of his first three classes.

Tres Tinkle, Stephen Thompson Jr. and Drew Eubanks kicked off the trend in the class of 2015, followed by Washington combo guard JaQuori McLaughlin in 2016 and Ethan Thompson in the 2017 cycle.

Tinkle didn't have to wait very long to extend that streak into the class of 2018, as Scout four-star center Jack Wilson (7-foot-1, 240 pounds) committed to Oregon State this weekend while on campus for his second unofficial visit this fall.

Wilson, rated the No. 91 prospect in the country and the No. 1 center in the West region, chose the Beavers over offers from Cal, Montana, Nevada and others, as well as heavy interest from several Pac-12 programs.

"I pretty much knew (earlier this month)," he said. "Everything was a huge piece for me - from the coaching staff to the players on the team to my fit. It was the perfect storm for a good fit for my future."

For the coveted big man, out of Junipero Serra High School (San Mateo, California), his first trip to Corvallis proved to be a major difference maker, as he connected with future teammates and the coaching staff.

"The first trip was great. I really, really enjoyed it. I got to play an open gym with the team. I really enjoyed that," he told The Oregonian. "I'm coming back October 22, I think, to check out a practice. "It's a great place and I'm just excited to go back up again. They are up in my top schools, for sure."

Adding to the experience was how at ease Wilson's mother, Shannon, was during the trip.

Oregon State made her a priority as well, and that meant a lot to the California post.

"She was where I was with it. It was very genuine and it wasn't like they were faking this kindness thing. Everything was exposed and they were proud of their guys," Wilson said. "They have a good group of guys and aren't afraid to show it. That's how my mom saw it. And she's loves Tinkle, too."

Tinkle is on the board in the class of 2018, and it comes in the form of a big-time talent at a position of need.

"I wouldn't have committed if I wasn't sure. I'm not going into it with any chance I'll be de-committing," he said. "I want to be a Beaver. What I have as core values is what they have as core values."

-- Andrew Nemec

anemec@oregonian.com

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