RICKY HESTER
Washington State forward Robert Franks Jr., left, shoots over Oregon State guard Stephen Thompson Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, March 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Oregon State outlasts Washington State 85-77

By Ricky Hester Mar. 09, 2019 07:00 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Oregon State won ugly, beating Washington State 85-77 on

Oregon forward Paul White, right, shoots in front of Washington State forward Jeff Pollard during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Pullman, Wash., Wednesday, March 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Oregon sinks Washington State 72-61

By Ricky Hester Mar. 07, 2019 02:19 AM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Defense was the key from start to finish for Oregon forcing 17

Utah guard Sedrick Barefield (2) draws a charge on Washington State forward Aljaz Kunc (4) along the baseline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Pullman, Wash. (Pete Caster/Lewiston Tribune via AP)
Utah hangs on to beat Washington State 92-79

By Ricky Hester Feb. 23, 2019 10:29 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Sedrick Barefield scored 33 points to lead Utah to a 92-79

Washington State coach Ernie Kent, left, speaks with forward Marvin Cannon during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado in Pullman, Wash., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. Washington State won 76-74. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Washington State holds off Colorado 76-74

By Ricky Hester Feb. 21, 2019 01:05 AM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Robert Franks scored 19 points and grabbed six rebounds as

Washington forward Noah Dickerson (15) shoots in front of Washington State forward CJ Elleby (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Washington outlasts Washington State 72-70

By Ricky Hester Feb. 16, 2019 10:58 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Noah Dickerson tipped in a missed layup from Jaylen Nowell with

Washington State forward Isaiah Wade (0) fouls Southern California forward Nick Rakocevic during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Pullman, Wash. (Pete Caster/Lewiston Tribune via AP)
USC cruises to victory over Washington State, 93-84

By Ricky Hester Feb. 02, 2019 10:48 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — The Trojans were able to bounce back after a disappointing loss

USC cruises to victory over Washington State, 93-84

By Ricky Hester Feb. 02, 2019 09:17 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Nick Rakocevic scored 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and USC

Washington State forward Aljaz Kunc (4) shoots over UCLA guard Prince Ali (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Pullman, Wash., Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. UCLA won 87-67. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
UCLA blows out Washington State 87-67

By Ricky Hester Jan. 31, 2019 12:32 AM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Prince Ali, Moses Brown and Kris Wilkes each scored 16 points

Washington State guard Viont'e Daniels dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. Stanford won 78-66. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Stanford downs Washington State behind Davis, Da Silva

By Ricky Hester Jan. 19, 2019 06:44 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Daejon Davis scored 15 points with six assists and Stanford

Washington State forward Robert Franks (3) drives to the basket as California forward Justice Sueing (10) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 82-59. (Pete Caster/The Lewiston Tribune via AP)
Franks scores 24, leading a WSU rout of California 82-59

By Ricky Hester Jan. 18, 2019 12:52 AM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Robert Franks, after missing four games with a hip contusion,