Gory Signs with Beavers
April 22, 2026 | Men's Basketball
CORVALLIS – Forward DeShawn Gory has signed with the Oregon State men's basketball team, head coach Justin Joyner announced Wednesday.
Gory will join the Beavers as a sophomore, after spending his freshman season at Fresno State.
DeShawn Gory
Forward
6-foot-6
Sophomore
Victorville, Calif.
Gory started all 32 games at Fresno State last season, averaging 13.7 points and 6.7 per game, and shooting 48.4 percent from the floor. He scored in double-figures 24 times on the season, and went over 20 points on six occasions. Gory posted a career-high 31 points on 12-for-19 shooting at New Mexico, and added 14 rebounds and five assists.
"We are thrilled to welcome DeShawn Gory to Oregon State University," Joyner said. "DeShawn is an exceptional talent whose ability to score the basketball in a variety of ways immediately stands out, but what excites us even more is his genuine love for the game. We believe his best basketball is still ahead of him. He brings a relentless work ethic, competitive spirit and passion that will elevate everyone around him.
"We are incredibly excited about Deshawn's future here in Corvallis. His scoring instincts, combined with his commitment to improving and his enthusiasm for the game, make him a perfect fit for our program and the culture we are building. Beaver Nation is going to love the energy and impact he brings to the floor."
Gory scored in double-figures in 11-straight games to close out the 2025-26 season. He finished the year with six double-doubles, and was the second-highest scoring freshman in the Mountain West. Gory played high school ball at PHH Prep, and was a three-star recruit.
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Gory will join the Beavers as a sophomore, after spending his freshman season at Fresno State.
DeShawn Gory
Forward
6-foot-6
Sophomore
Victorville, Calif.
Gory started all 32 games at Fresno State last season, averaging 13.7 points and 6.7 per game, and shooting 48.4 percent from the floor. He scored in double-figures 24 times on the season, and went over 20 points on six occasions. Gory posted a career-high 31 points on 12-for-19 shooting at New Mexico, and added 14 rebounds and five assists.
"We are thrilled to welcome DeShawn Gory to Oregon State University," Joyner said. "DeShawn is an exceptional talent whose ability to score the basketball in a variety of ways immediately stands out, but what excites us even more is his genuine love for the game. We believe his best basketball is still ahead of him. He brings a relentless work ethic, competitive spirit and passion that will elevate everyone around him.
"We are incredibly excited about Deshawn's future here in Corvallis. His scoring instincts, combined with his commitment to improving and his enthusiasm for the game, make him a perfect fit for our program and the culture we are building. Beaver Nation is going to love the energy and impact he brings to the floor."
Gory scored in double-figures in 11-straight games to close out the 2025-26 season. He finished the year with six double-doubles, and was the second-highest scoring freshman in the Mountain West. Gory played high school ball at PHH Prep, and was a three-star recruit.
OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
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