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‘It’s a special time’: Lewis-Clark State, nine other challengers to open NAIA World Series play this weekend

UPDATED: Thu., May 25, 2023

LEWISTON – Over the next week, the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley will stage its annual “celebration of baseball.”

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Washington State selected to compete in Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off tournament

UPDATED: Tue., May 23, 2023

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Washington State athletic department implements temporary freeze on hiring and other measures as Pac-12’s financial issues persist

UPDATED: Tue., May 23, 2023

PULLMAN – Washington State’s athletic department is implementing a temporary hiring freeze across all programs and putting a pause on nonessential travel, purchases and professional development, according to a statement issued Monday by school president Kirk Schulz.

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USF transfer linebacker Davon Hicks signs with Washington State

UPDATED: Thu., May 18, 2023

PULLMAN – Washington State’s football program added depth to its linebacking corps, signing South Florida transfer Davon Hicks.

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After experiencing significant turnover, Washington State roster takes shape

UPDATED: Thu., May 18, 2023

PULLMAN – After a chaotic period of the offseason – featuring several additions and a string of departures – Washington State’s 2023-24 basketball roster is taking shape.

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Marcus Wilson, one of New Mexico’s top prep players in the class of 2024, commits to Washington State

UPDATED: Wed., May 17, 2023

PULLMAN – Washington State’s men’s basketball program received a commitment from combo guard Marcus Wilson, one of New Mexico’s top prep players in the class of 2024.

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Former star Idaho forward Beyonce Bea announces commitment to Washington State

UPDATED: Wed., May 17, 2023

PULLMAN – Beyonce Bea, one of the best players in Idaho women’s basketball history, announced Tuesday over Twitter that she will transfer to Washington State for her final season of eligibility.

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‘You’re just not going to have the same players year over year’: Washington State coach Kyle Smith faces challenges of NIL, transfer portal

UPDATED: Mon., May 15, 2023

PULLMAN – In discussing the impact of the transfer portal and NIL money, coach Kyle Smith acknowledged the new reality for his Washington State basketball program.

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Spokane native, former Washington State nickel Armani Marsh signs undrafted free-agent deal with Tennessee Titans

UPDATED: Sun., May 14, 2023

Former Washington State nickel Armani Marsh has signed an undrafted free-agent deal with the Tennessee Titans, according to a Twitter report Sunday from ISA Sports & Entertainment – Marsh’s marketing agency.

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Isaac Jones, a star forward for Idaho last season, transfers to Washington State

UPDATED: Fri., May 12, 2023

PULLMAN – Isaac Jones, one of Idaho’s top players last season, is staying on the Palouse for his final season of eligibility.

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Washington State big man Adrame Diongue enters transfer portal

UPDATED: Fri., May 12, 2023

PULLMAN – A year ago, Adrame Diongue became one of the top-rated recruits in Washington State basketball history. After just one season with the program, the center is on his way out.

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Former Washington State forward DJ Rodman to transfer to Southern California for final year of eligibility

UPDATED: Tue., May 9, 2023

DJ Rodman, who appeared in 111 games at Washington State over the past four seasons, will spend his final year of eligibility at Southern California.

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Spring camp takeaways: Washington State defense enjoys consistency in system and stability at several spots, but questions remain

UPDATED: Mon., May 8, 2023

PULLMAN – Under a first-year coordinator, Washington State’s defense is staying consistent with its system. The Cougars welcomed new standouts in their linebacking corps. The team boasts experience, depth and plenty of talent on the edges. WSU’s defensive tackles are looking to prove themselves. In the secondary, the Cougars are confident in a few returners, but uncertain about a couple of positions.

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Washington State lands commitment from Adam Njie, a touted combo guard in 2024 class

UPDATED: Sat., May 6, 2023

PULLMAN – Washington State’s basketball program picked up a commitment from combo guard Adam Njie, a coveted recruit in the class of 2024.

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Washington State signs transfer defensive tackle Na’im Rodman, a former starter at Colorado

UPDATED: Fri., May 5, 2023

PULLMAN – Washington State, in need of immediate help at the position, landed a defensive tackle who has plenty of experience playing in the Pac-12.

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California prep star Ethan O’Connor commits to Washington State over offers from several esteemed programs

UPDATED: Thu., May 4, 2023

PULLMAN – Washington State’s football team beat out several prestigious programs to land a commitment from Southern California prep star Ethan O’Connor.

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Arizona quarterback Jayden de Laura, who started at Washington State for two seasons, settles sexual assault case from high school

UPDATED: Thu., May 4, 2023

Former Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura and Wisconsin safety Kamo’i Latu have agreed to settle a civil lawsuit alleging that the two sexually assaulted a young woman in 2018 when the men were teammates at Saint Louis School in Hawaii.

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Washington State forward DJ Rodman enters NCAA transfer portal

UPDATED: Mon., May 1, 2023

PULLMAN – On senior night, DJ Rodman announced to a crowd of Washington State fans that he’d be returning to the program in 2023 for his fifth and final season of eligibility.

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Former Washington State defensive back, Spokane native Armani Marsh accepts invite to New York Jets rookie minicamp

UPDATED: Mon., May 1, 2023

Spokane native Armani Marsh is getting his NFL opportunity.

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Former Washington State cornerback Derrick Langford Jr. signs undrafted free agent deal with New York Jets

UPDATED: Sat., April 29, 2023

Former Washington State cornerback Derrick Langford Jr. has signed an undrafted free-agent contract with the New York Jets.

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Former Washington State star linebacker Daiyan Henley selected by Los Angeles Chargers in third round of NFL draft

UPDATED: Fri., April 28, 2023

PULLMAN – Daiyan Henley’s NFL career will begin in his home city.

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Former Kansas guard Joseph Yesufu transfers to Washington State

UPDATED: Thu., April 27, 2023

PULLMAN – Joseph Yesufu, a graduate transfer out of Kansas who appeared in 69 games for the Jayhawks over the past two seasons, signed with Washington State’s basketball team Thursday.

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Former Washington State center Dishon Jackson commits to Charlotte

UPDATED: Wed., April 26, 2023

Former Washington State center Dishon Jackson will transfer to Charlotte, according to multiple reports Wednesday.

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Spring camp takeaways: With new coordinator and standouts established, Washington State offense shows exciting potential

UPDATED: Thu., April 27, 2023

PULLMAN – A first-year coordinator introduced his system. New options emerged in a rebuilt receiving corps. Tight ends saw their roles expand. The backfield provided stability. The offensive line showed progress.

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Former Utah State defensive back Dominic Tatum transfers to Washington State

UPDATED: Wed., April 26, 2023

PULLMAN – Washington State shored up its secondary with the addition of an experienced transfer.