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‘Guys are really buying into what we’re saying’: The importance of WSU defenders Kaden Beatty and Nylan Brown

UPDATED: Wed., April 1, 2026

PULLMAN – Even in his first season of action, Kaden Beatty could see the writing on the wall, the scrawls of all the lopsided scores his Kent State team was on the wrong side of. It was the fall of 2024, when he had finally earned some playing time on the Golden Flashes’ defensive line, and he was psyched about the opportunity.

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On Day 3 of WSU spring ball, WR Daniel Blood keeps establishing himself and defense snags several more picks

UPDATED: Tue., March 31, 2026

PULLMAN – Not long after he entered the transfer portal, looking for a new home for his final season of college eligibility, Daniel Blood got a call from a number he recognized. On the other end was Kirby Moore, his offensive coordinator at Missouri, where Blood had just played the first three seasons of his career.

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WSU forward ND Okafor, wing Ri Vavers to enter the transfer portal

UPDATED: Tue., March 31, 2026

PULLMAN – Washington State will have to replace two more key basketball players from the last couple seasons.

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Former WSU standouts Zevi Eckhaus, Josh Meredith and others take part in Pro Day

UPDATED: Mon., March 30, 2026

PULLMAN – Josh Meredith admits it freely. He was nervous.

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WSU offense establishes better footing on Day 2 of spring ball in Pasco

UPDATED: Sat., March 28, 2026

Many of WSU’s highlights on Saturday belonged to wide receiver Branden Ganashamoorthy, but honors for best practice belonged to the team’s running backs. At least, that’s the way coach Kirby Moore saw it.

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WSU guard Tomas Thrastarson to enter transfer portal, fifth Cougar to do so

UPDATED: Fri., March 27, 2026

PULLMAN – Another Washington State player is on his way out.

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On Day 1 of WSU spring ball under Kirby Moore, DBs make plays and TEs get chances to shine

UPDATED: Thu., March 26, 2026

PULLMAN – Brandyn Thompson was barely done with one celebration before he had to jump into another. Washington State’s cornerbacks coach was hyping up safety Jeremiah Bernard, who had just picked off a pass during Thursday’s spring practice opener, prompting a host of teammates to mob him along the sideline.

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WSU guard Parker Gerrits to enter transfer portal, becoming fourth Cougar to do so this offseason

UPDATED: Thu., March 26, 2026

PULLMAN – One of Washington State’s longest tenured players has played his final game for the program.

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WSU football notebook: Another QB battle in store, several Cougars to miss spring with injuries and special teams notes

UPDATED: Wed., March 25, 2026

PULLMAN – From coaching stop to coaching stop, from the West Coast to the Midwest, Kirby Moore has learned what he values most in quarterback play. He’s learned from all manner of head coaches, all of whom have received shoutouts from Washington State’s new head coach in his first few months on the job, all of whom have colored the new Cougar head man’s approach.

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WSU spring football preview: Three trends to watch on defense

UPDATED: Tue., March 24, 2026

PULLMAN – Trent Bray will have some options this spring.

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WSU spring football preview: Three trends to watch on offense

UPDATED: Mon., March 23, 2026

A few months after taking the helm of the program, coach Kirby Moore is set to lead his first WSU practices, starting with Thursday’s opener. The Cougars will practice at 7:45 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and at 11 a.m. on Saturdays.

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WSU forward Eemeli Yalaho, guard Kase Wynott to enter the transfer portal

UPDATED: Mon., March 23, 2026

PULLMAN – The first dominoes appear to be falling at Washington State.

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WSU point guard Adria Rodriguez signs with pro club in Spain, ending his one-year stay with Cougars

UPDATED: Wed., March 18, 2026

PULLMAN – The first offseason departure has arrived at Washington State.

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After early report, WSU wing Ri Vavers says he hasn’t decided to enter the transfer portal

UPDATED: Mon., March 16, 2026

PULLMAN – Washington State wing Ri Vavers might enter the transfer portal when it opens, but at the moment, he is undecided .

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A deep dive on how Washington State’s season unraveled in David Riley’s second year

UPDATED: Sun., March 15, 2026

PULLMAN – The most sober assessment of this Washington State season, the most salient summary of the reason the Cougars’ season petered out in nondescript fashion last weekend, may have come from their starting power forward.

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Report: WSU coach David Riley to return for third season with Cougars

UPDATED: Mon., March 9, 2026

PULLMAN – Coach David Riley will be back for a third season with Washington State men’s basketball.

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WSU’s season ends with 74-68 loss to Portland in WCC Tournament second round

UPDATED: Fri., March 6, 2026

LAS VEGAS – The easiest basket of ND Okafor’s life came with about nine minutes to play in Washington State’s first conference tournament game. The Cougars’ power forward set a screen for freshman guard Ace Glass, who was hedged hard by Portland, the WCC Tournament’s No. 9 seed looking to send the Cougars home.

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WSU women hold off Pacific for 82-76 win, advancing to WCC tournament third round

UPDATED: Fri., March 6, 2026

LAS VEGAS – For nearly two hours of game time, Washington State was cruising. The Cougars had few issues creating separation against Pacific in Friday’s WCC tournament second-round game, getting any shot they wanted, generating stops with ease.

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Can WSU salvage a rotten end to the season with a run in the WCC tournament?

UPDATED: Wed., March 4, 2026

PULLMAN – No matter how his Washington State team plays, if the Cougars cruise to a win or slog through a loss, David Riley tends to sound about the same afterward. He may not be a flawless coach, but when he talks about how things unfolded, he’s usually pretty even-keeled.

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WSU guard Ace Glass lands on all-WCC second team, all-freshman team

UPDATED: Tue., March 3, 2026

PULLMAN – Ace Glass can add a couple achievements to his resume.

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David Riley looking for answers as WSU ends regular season with 88-79 road loss to Pepperdine: ‘I don’t know what to say’

UPDATED: Sat., Feb. 28, 2026

PULLMAN – Whenever this Washington State season comes to an end, when the players say their goodbyes and clean out their lockers and coaches start planning for the offseason, they might regret one theme above all.

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Inside the connection between WSU wing Ri Vavers and father Maris, visiting from Latvia: ‘We have a special bond’

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 27, 2026

PULLMAN – When Maris Vavers picks up the phone, his voice comes through a little crackly. He’s on the road, where he’s spent much of the past couple months, cruising down I-5 in his rental SUV on a sunny weekday in late February. He’s on his way to San Diego, one of his absolute favorite American cities.

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WSU blows double-digit lead in 67-66 road loss to LMU, falling out of contention for key conference tournament bye

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 25, 2026

PULLMAN — Last week, not long after his Washington State group dropped a forgettable loss to conference powerhouse Saint Mary’s, David Riley sat in a Beasley Coliseum side room and lamented one theme that has haunted his group this season.

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WSU unveils spring football schedule, including spring game set for late April

UPDATED: Mon., Feb. 23, 2026

PULLMAN – Spring football isn’t far off at Washington State.

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WSU forward Emmanuel Ugbo will be suspended for rest of season

UPDATED: Mon., Feb. 23, 2026

PULLMAN – Emmanuel Ugbo has played his final minutes of the season for Washington State.