Dishon Jackson
FILE - Washington State head coach Kyle Smith gestures during an NCAA college basketball game against Oregon State on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. The Washington State basketball team had its best season in a decade last year, but coach Kyle Smith lost most of that team to graduations and transfers. No problem, Smith has recruited another deep roster of talented players for his fourth campaign on the Palouse. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, File)
Washington State looks to build on best season in a decade

By Nicholas K. Geranios Oct. 20, 2022 05:41 PM EDT

Colorado's Evan Battey (21) celebrates after a play against Oregon during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Big 12 - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Baylor Bears 3/11/2022

Mar. 10, 2022 08:04 PM EST

California's Lars Thiemann (21) drives around Washington State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Washington State never trails, beats Cal in Pac-12 tourney

Mar. 09, 2022 11:47 PM EST

Oregon State's Glenn Taylor Jr., left, fouls Oregon's Quincy Guerrier (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Northwestern Wildcats at Iowa Hawkeyes 3/10/2022

Mar. 09, 2022 07:46 PM EST

Washington State head coach Kyle Smith calls out to players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oregon State on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, in Corvallis, Ore. Washington State won 103-97. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Flowers, Gueye lead Washington State past Oregon State in OT

Mar. 01, 2022 01:58 AM EST

Washington St. pulls away in second half, tops Seattle 79-61

Nov. 13, 2021 12:30 AM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Tyrell Roberts scored 17 points and Washington State defeated Seattle 79-61 Friday night for the Cougars' 20th straight nonconference...

Washington State's Isaac Bonton drives around Arizona State's Jaelen House during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Verge carries Arizona St past Washington St 64-59 in Pac 12

Mar. 10, 2021 06:35 PM EST

Washington State forward Aljaz Kunc (4) just misses coming down with a rebound, next to Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star via AP)
Akinjo, Arizona pull away from Washington State 69-53

Feb. 26, 2021 01:20 AM EST

Washington State guard Noah Williams (24) attempts a layup next to Stanford forward Oscar da Silva (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Pete Caster)
Williams scores 40, leads WSU over Stanford in 3 OTs, 85-76

Feb. 20, 2021 07:33 PM EST

Washington State center Efe Abogidi dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington in Pullman, Wash., Monday, Feb. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Tsohonis scores 29, hits winner as Washington nips rival WSU

Feb. 15, 2021 10:49 PM EST

Oregon State's Roman Silva (12) blocks a shot by Washington State's Dishon Jackson (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State holds off Washington State 68-66

Feb. 06, 2021 08:48 PM EST

Washington State guard Noah Williams, left, passes the ball as Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. Colorado won 70-58. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Horne, Wright help Colorado hold off Washington State, 70-58

Jan. 27, 2021 11:22 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2020, file photo, Washington State head coach Kyle Smith reacts to an official's call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Pullman, Wash. Washington State had a surprisingly good season in Smith’s first year, but many of the key players from last year’s team are gone. No matter. Smith put together a great recruiting class and the Cougars are confident heading into this pandemic-delayed season. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Strong recruiting class should help Cougars build momentum

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 09, 2020 04:33 PM EST