Matija Samar

Position:
Guard
Height:
6-6
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Jesenice, Slovenia

Before Oregon State: Played extensively in the Slovenia National Team system ... Competed at the 2024 FIBA U20 EuroBasket, averaging 9.7 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, as he helped his team make the championship game ... Scored in double-figures four times at the U20 EuroBasket, including a 19-point game against Belarus in the semifinal ... Averaged 9.1 points per game at the 2023 FIBA U20 European Championship ... Spent three seasons playing in Spain, including the 2024-25 campaign with CB Ciudad de Ponferrada in the Spanish Segunda FEB ... Led the league in scoring in 2024-25 with 19.8 points per game.

Personal: Chose Oregon State because: "I'm truly happy and grateful to be part of the Oregon State program. I believe I've made the right decision, and I'm confident that together with the coaching staff we'll take some great steps forward. It's a real honor for me to wear the same jersey as our family friend and basketball legend, Teoman Alibegovic — that truly means a lot to me. I'm really looking forward to the start of the season, meeting the team, the organization, and of course, the fans. Thank you to everyone who believes in me and has supported me on the way to this opportunity."