Jefferson Koulibaly
Dayton forward R.J. Blakney (23) defends as SMU guard Zach Nutall (10) looks to pass during the first halfof an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
SMU Mustangs at Dayton Flyers 11/11/2022

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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

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Roberts scores 16, Washington State tops Alcorn in opener

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PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Tyrell Roberts hit four 3-pointers and scored 16 points, Jefferson Koulibaly added 13 points and Washington State opened the season with...

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