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Washington State basketball looking forward to ‘really challenging week’ against mid-major notables Weber State, South Dakota State

UPDATED: 8:21 p.m.

PULLMAN – After dipping into Pac-12 play and splitting a pair of games last week, an optimistic Washington State men’s basketball team opens the final stretch of its nonconference slate with two tests against high-level midmajor opponents.

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Washington State basketball looking forward to ‘really challenging week’ against mid-major notables Weber State, South Dakota State

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 7, 2021

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Sports > WSU football

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Sports > Gonzaga basketball

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Sports > Gonzaga women

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