Paul Valenti (1990) - Hall of Fame - Oregon State University Athletics

Paul Valenti

Induction:
1990

Paul Valenti is one of the most recognizable names in Oregon State University athletics history. He lettered in basketball from 1940-42, playing on two Northern Division champion teams. He then served as the longtime assistant coach to Slats Gill before being named the head coach in 1965.

Valenti was the Pac-8 Conference Coach of the Year after leading the Beavers to the league title, ending UCLA's lengthy run of conference crowns.

He later served as the tennis coach and as an associate athletic director, and a special assistant role.

He was inducted into the State of Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1982. Valenti received OSU's Martin Chaves Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001 and was inducted into the Pac-12 Hall of Honor in 2009.