Gambee chose to stay in town and play college basketball at Oregon State University.

He garnered those high honors in 1957 and 1958, and was also a first-team All-Pacific Coast Conference selection both years.

He led the Beavers to the 1958 Pacific Coast Title and to three Far West Classic Championships.

While at Oregon State, Gambee also was a 1st baseman and a pitcher on the Beaver Baseball team as well.

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