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Washington State coach Kyle Smith calls out a play during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Oregon on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Pete Caster)
Elleby scores 25, Washington State surprises No. 8 Oregon

By William Ferguson Jan. 16, 2020 11:24 PM EST

Elleby leads Washington State to win over Florida A&M 87-73

By Will Ferguson Dec. 20, 2019 12:51 AM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State jumped out to a 25-5 lead early in the first period and never looked backed against an over-matched Florida A&M team...

Elleby leads Washington State over New Mexico State 63-54

By Nicholas K. Geranios Dec. 07, 2019 05:10 PM EST
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — With 11 minutes left in the game and his team clinging to a 2-point lead, Washington State's CJ Elleby turned to his teammates on the...

Elleby, Cannon spark Washington St past Old Dominion 66-50

Nov. 26, 2019 07:45 PM EST
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (AP) — C.J. Elleby scored 21 points and Marvin Cannon had 10 of his 14 in the second half on Tuesday night when Washington State...

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

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2019, file photo, San Francisco head coach Kyle Smith reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga in San Francisco. Washington State has hired Kyle Smith as its new men's basketball coach following the disappointing tenure of Ernie Kent, a person with knowledge of the hiring said Wednesday, March 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
New Cougars coach Kyle Smith has winning pedigree

By Nicholas K. Geranios Apr. 01, 2019 04:44 PM EDT

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell, left, and guard Geo Baker react during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big Ten Conference tournament against Nebraska in Chicago, Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Nebraska won 68-61. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Big Ten - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Maryland Terrapins 3/14/2019

Mar. 13, 2019 09:11 PM EDT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eaddy, Vrankic lead Santa Clara over WSU 79-71

By Nicholas K. Geranios Dec. 29, 2018 04:20 PM EST
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Tahj Eaddy and Josip Vrankic each scored 16 points as Santa Clara beat Washington State 79-71 on Saturday in the non-conference finale for both...