Michael Rataj - College Basketball News & Rumors

Added to starting lineup Rataj is part of Oregon State's starting lineup Thursday against Arizona.

Impact Rataj was relatively impressive during his performance off Oregon State's bench Saturday, with 11 points and six rebounds at Colorado. Currently across the Beavers' 2023-24 season, he is averaging 7.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists as a starter.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Drops to bench Rataj will appear off the bench Saturday versus Colorado.

Impact Rataj has started every game since Dec. 4, but another contest lacking offense Thursday against Utah led to a change in the lineup for Saturday's clash. Rataj is among three players who will change to bench roles against the Buffs in an attempt to shake things up.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Rataj is listed amongst Oregon State's starters ahead of Saturday's matchup with Utah Valley.

Impact Rataj will make his second-consecutive start with Dexter Akanno (undisclosed) notably absent from the starting lineup. The 6-foot-9 sophomore has averaged 5.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and one assist on 21.8 minutes per game, but he posted an 18-point double-double against Cal Poly on Monday.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rataj double-double helps Oregon State top Cal Poly 70-63 in double OT

Sophomore Michael Rataj finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds for his first career double-double to help Oregon State outlast Cal Poly 70-63 in double overtime

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles in loss Rataj logged three points (0-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and five assists across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 63-57 loss to Arizona State.

Impact Rataj failed to convert on any of his six shot attempts, finishing with three points, seven rebounds and five assists during Wednesday's loss to ASU. The 6-foot-9 freshman appeared in all 32 games this season (16 starts), averaging 6.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and one assist on 20.8 minutes per game. Rataj and the Beavers will look to bounce back next season.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores eight in loss Rataj logged eight points (4-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and three rebounds in 23 minutes during Saturday's 61-47 loss to Washington.

Impact Rataj knocked down 4-of-10 attempts from the field, finishing with eight points and three rebounds during Saturday's loss to Washington. The 6-foot-9 freshman has handled a sizeable role in his first collegiate season, logging 6.4 points, four rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.8 steals on 20.1 minutes per game. Rataj and the Beavers will look to get back on track against the Ducks on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to starting lineup Rataj is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Washington.

Impact Rataj moves back to the starting lineup after playing off the bench Thursday against Washington State, a game in which he posted 11 points with six rebounds and two steals. He's averaging 6.1 points and 4.1 rebounds per game when playing as a starter.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Thursday Rataj is not the in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Washington State.

Impact Rataj is coming off three consecutive starts but was not able to do much with the opportunity, averaging 3.3 points and 4.7 rebounds in 20.7 minutes per game over that stretch. He'll be replaced in the starting five by senior forward Dzmitry Ryuny.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Part of starting lineup Saturday Rataj ended Saturday's 84-52 loss to Arizona with five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 25 minutes.

Impact Oregon State benched Dexter Akanno to use the 6-foot-9 Rataj against a strong Arizona frontcourt led by Azuolas Tubelis, who scored 40 points when the team hosted Oregon on Thursday. But unfortunately for the Beavers, they were unsuccessful in preventing Tubelis and his team from playing well, as indicated by their 32-point loss.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting against California Rataj is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against California.

Impact Rataj has started in all but one for Oregon State since the start of December, but he'll get some rest and come off the bench to face California. He's averaging 6.5 points and 3.9 rebounds per contest in eight outings off the bench this season.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting five Saturday Rataj will start Saturday's game against Arizona State, Jesse Sowa of the Corvallis Gazette-Times reports.

Impact Rataj will return to the starting lineup after coming off the bench during Thursday's win over Arizona. The 6-foot-9 freshman has averaged 6.3 points and 4.1 boards over 17 games with nine starts this season.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high 18 points Rataj accumulated 18 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-9 FT), five rebounds and three steals across 25 minutes during Thursday's 86-74 loss to Arizona.

Impact Rataj knocked down 6-of-9 shots from the charity stripe, finishing with 18 points and five rebounds during Thursday's loss to Arizona. Despite coming off the bench for the first time since November, the 6-foot-9 freshman notched his career high against the Wildcats. Rataj, who has averaged 6.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.8 steals on 19.5 minutes per game this season, will look to continue making solid contributions for the Beavers moving forward.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Thursday Rataj is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Arizona.

Impact Rataj started nine straight games dating back to Dec. 1 but will begin Thursday's contest from the bench. The 6-9 freshman has been efficient thus far, averaging 5.6 points and 4.1 rebounds per game while shooting 50.7 percent from the floor.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect off the bench Rataj registered six points (3-3 FG), five rebounds and one assist over 18 minutes during Tuesday's 83-66 win over Bushnell.

Impact Rataj knocked down all three of his field goal attempts, contributing six points to Tuesday's win over Bushnell. The 6-foot-9 freshman played for the German U15, U16 and U18 National teams prior to arriving at Oregon State. Rataj has taken advantage of his limited opportunities this season, averaging 5.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists on 12.7 minutes per game this season. Rataj will look to continue finding his place within Oregon State's rotation moving forward.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Rataj double-double helps Oregon State top Cal Poly 70-63 in double OT