WSU finally back in action

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FROM SEATTLE — After a 7-day layoff, the Washington State men’s basketball team takes the court again today for its annual game at KeyArena. We have links and notes after the jump.

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Our coverage today includes a feature on WSU guard Mike Ladd, who is adjusting to his new role as a father. We also spoke with Ken Bone yesterday after WSU’s practice at KeyArena and have a few of his comments in this blog post . … Bud Withers has an advance in the Seattle Times. … Howie Stalwick has this feature about Mike Ladd. … Ken Bone held a live chat yesterday with The Seattle Times.

In Pac-12 basketball news … Washington held off Cal Poly in a 75-62 victory last night . … USC lost at home to UC Irvine, 61-54. Ouch. … Arizona’s backcourt is going to be just fine . … Colorado needs one of its freshmen to stay out of foul trouble . The Buffaloes host Northern Arizona tonight at 5:30 (Pac-12 Networks). … The investigator in the Shabazz Muhammad case has reportedly been fired. … Stanford plays at Northwestern at 6 p.m. on the Big 10 Network. … Utah hosts Cal-State Northridge at 7:30 (Pac-12 Networks).

In Pac-12 football news … Arizona State’s offensive line has become an asset. … Colorado’s new coach is still deciding whether to keep assistants from the previous staff. … At Oregon State, it’s about “Want To.” … Arizona’s punter and kicker stepped up this season. … UCLA’s defensive line wants to move like ninjas . … Ken Goe wonders if Chip Kelly will still be around by the time Oregon goes before the NCAA infractions committee. … Washington’s star tight end has lived up to the hype.

We’ll be back with more before the game.

Christian Caple can be reached at christianc@spokesman.com . Twitter: @ChristianCaple