Wayne Tinkle

Coach Tinkle isn't the only coach playing in the Elite 8 with Montana ties. Kelvin Sampson, the head coach of the Houston Cougars, used to coach at Montana Tech in Butte. And the two Montana-connected coaches will now face each other Monday night.

University of Montana head men's basketball coach Wayne Tinkle has stepped down to accept the same position at Pac-12 Oregon State University.

When your team has more turnovers than points..you know things have not gone well in a college basketball game.

On Monday, Montana Grizzly head basketball coach Wayne Tinkle was honored by the Big Sky Conference with his second straight "Coach of the Year" award.The Grizzlies enjoyed a rousing sendoff Tuesday morning on the way to San Jose for a Thursday game against Syracuse.

Senior forward Derek Selvig is one of 4 returning starters this season. Photo Courtesy Of Grizzly AthleticsSixth-year University of Montana head basketball coach Wayne Tinkle’s 2011-12 team will have several exciting non-league home games this season, and then begin their Big Sky Conference slate in late December...