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On Thursday, Walden died at the age of 88. He leaves behind a legacy of winning football at WSU, where he worked as head coach from 1978-86, a memorable broadcasting career and so much more, enriching the lives of those around him in the straightforward way he was beloved for.

Former Washington State football coach Jim Walden, who in 1981 led the Cougars to their first bowl appearance in 50 years, died Thursday in Coeur d’Alene, the school announced. He was 88.

A day before Washington State enters a new era in the rebuilt Pac-12, the Cougars announced a new partnership.

The rain was starting to fall on Center Court, where Hub Northwest was on the ropes, an eighth straight Hoopfest 6-foot and over championship falling through players’ fingers on Sunday evening. Even players from 810, an upstart team with compelling length and shooting, were slipping and sliding.

After the first day of Hoopfest 2026, the usual suspects are in the mix to extend impressive runs from previous seasons.

PULLMAN – This summer, as Washington State has worked to fill its class of 2027 and re-establish its recruiting footprint in more familiar areas, the Cougars have earned some nice wins. They’ve held off foes from the traditional and rebuilt Pac-12 alike, and plus, they already have their quarterback of the class.

PULLMAN – Washington State will take on a blue blood in the opening weeks of the basketball season.

PULLMAN – Washington State’s tight end room has shrunk by one player.