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In this March 2, 2019 photo, Washington State's CJ Elleby, right, shoots against California's Darius McNeill (1) in an NCAA college basketball game in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Return of CJ Elleby good news for Washington State hoops

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 24, 2019 06:36 PM EDT
The biggest win during Kyle Smith's first few months on the job at Washington

Oregon's Paul White keeps the ball in play during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Washington State in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Oregon dominates Washington State 84-51 in Pac-12 opener

By John Marshall Mar. 14, 2019 01:46 AM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Oregon knows its only real NCAA Tournament shot is to win four games

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2019, file photo, Arizona State's Luguentz Dort (0) dunks against Oregon during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Tempe, Ariz. Dort was named Newcomer of the Year in the Pac-12, Tuesday, March 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)
Washington's Thybulle named AP Pac-12 player of the year

By John Marshall Mar. 12, 2019 12:39 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Pac-12 player of the year award often goes to the highest scorer

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

Oregon State guard Stephen Thompson Jr. (1) gets a pass off next to Washington guard Matisse Thybulle (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Pac-12 - First Round - Game 2 (win) at Oregon Ducks 3/8/2019

Mar. 07, 2019 12:27 AM EST

Washington State's CJ Elleby, center, drives the ball between California's Darius McNeill, left, and Juhwan Harris-Dyson (2) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
California holds off Washington State for 2nd straight win

By Michael Wagaman Mar. 02, 2019 09:43 PM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Normally one of California's top 3-point shooters, Darius

Washington State forward Davante Cooper, right, shoots over Stanford forward Lukas Kisunas during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stanford, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Okpala scores 22 to lead Stanford past Cougars, 98-50

By Rick Eymer Feb. 28, 2019 11:07 PM EST
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Even without point guard Daejon Davis, Stanford just kept

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

Southern California's Kevin Porter Jr., front right, shoots against California's Andre Kelly (22) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Boatwright sets USC record for 3s in 89-66 win over Cal

By Michael Wagaman Feb. 16, 2019 10:06 PM EST
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Bennie Boatwright couldn't understand why USC coach Andy

Washington coach Mike Hopkins shouts to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State won 75-63. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Apple Cup rivalry tops this week in the Pac-12

By John Marshall Feb. 13, 2019 03:10 AM EST
A look at things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference: GAME OF

Arizona guard Alex Barcello and Washington State forward Aljaz Kunc, front, scramble for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz. Washington State won 69-55. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Franks scores 31, Washington State beats Arizona 69-55

By Bob Baum Feb. 09, 2019 10:18 PM EST
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Make it an unexpected desert sweep for Robert Franks and the

Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley yells at an official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Franks scores 34, Washington State stuns Sun Devils 91-70

By Bob Baum Feb. 07, 2019 11:43 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Washington State has had little to celebrate this season, so a

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 Oregon's Ehab Amin, left, and Payton Pritchard battle Washington State's Robert Franks Jr. for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan 27, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
King, Wooten lead Oregon past Washington State 78-58

Jan. 27, 2019 10:07 PM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — A timely chalk talk with Bill Walton inspired Oregon's Kenny

Oregon State's Ethan Thompson slides around Washington State's Ahmed Ali during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State eases past Washington State 90-77

Jan. 25, 2019 01:06 AM EST
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State rebounded from a dismal 0-2 road trip by, well,