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UPDATED: Thu., April 11, 2019, 8:44 p.m.
Washington State point guard signee Ryan Murphy requests release from letter of intent
A Washington State signee who’d previously voiced his commitment to Kyle Smith and the new regime of Cougar basketball has surprisingly requested a release from his letter of intent.
UPDATED: Thu., March 21, 2019, 9:52 a.m.
Guard Carter Skaggs announces plans to grad transfer from Washington State
Six days after the Cougars fired coach Ernie Kent, Washington State guard Carter Skaggs announced he’ll spend his final year of eligibility somewhere other than Pullman.
UPDATED: Fri., March 15, 2019, 10:34 p.m.
Next in line: A breakdown of 10 candidates to replace Ernie Kent as Washington State’s basketball coach
We break down 10 possible candidates who could replace Ernie Kent and use a 1-5 scale to rate how likely it is they’ll become Washington State’s next coach.
UPDATED: Thu., March 14, 2019, 11:21 p.m.
John Blanchette: After split with Ernie Kent, red flags still surround men’s hoops job at Washington State
Hiring Ernie Kent was tired thinking on the part of Chun’s predecessor, Bill Moos; he couldn’t have done any worse taking a flyer on a younger, cheaper comer. Constantly rolling …
UPDATED: Thu., March 14, 2019, 11:26 p.m.
After five years of futility, Washington State parting ways with men’s basketball coach Ernie Kent
Ernie Kent won’t return for a sixth season as Washington State’s men’s basketball coach, The Spokesman-Review learned Thursday through a source.
UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 15, 2019, 11:02 p.m.
CJ Elleby has been a rare rookie for Washington State, and the Cougars are reaping the full benefits of his skills
Seven months into his four years at Washington State, CJ Elleby has already become something of a trend-setter for the Cougars.
UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 1, 2019, 5:39 p.m.
Washington State, USC looking to reboot their offenses Saturday at Beasley Coliseum
Five teams sit between USC (12-9, 5-3) and Washington State (8-13, 1-7) in the league standings entering a 4 p.m. showdown at Beasley Coliseum (Pac-12 Networks), but while their season …
UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 16, 2019, 6:55 p.m.
After four-game absence, Washington State’s Robert Franks cleared to play against Cal
Either the Cougars (7-9, 0-3) or Golden Bears (5-11, 0-4) will claim their first Pac-12 win and end an extended losing streak when the teams go head to head in …
UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 4, 2019, 6:15 p.m.
Washington State has clean bill of health heading into Pac-12 hoops opener at Washington
With three consecutive losses, Washington State’s basketball team might be limping into Pac-12 Conference play this week, but at least it’s only a figurative term for the now healthy Cougars …
UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 1, 2019, 4:37 p.m.
Former Wichita State forward, four-star recruit Chance Moore transferring to Washington State
Chance Moore, a 6-foot-6 wing who played sparingly in his freshman season at Wichita State, announced Monday he’d be transferring to WSU, one day after an official visit to the …
UPDATED: Sun., Dec. 23, 2018, 10:07 p.m.
Zamora’s 3-pointer lifts New Mexico State to 75-72 win over WSU in Las Vegas
JoJo Zamora scored 28 points including a 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds remaining to give New Mexico State a 75-72 victory over Washington State in the third-place game of the Las …
UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 21, 2018, 6:16 p.m.
Gonzaga Prep’s Carter Sonneborn commits to Washington State basketball team
Another member of the reigning 4A state champion Gonzaga Prep basketball team has received an opportunity to play at the next level.
UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 17, 2018, 10:56 p.m.
With school-record 39 free throws, Washington State outlasts Rider 94-80 to stay unbeaten at home
Monday’s game against Rider, played in front of a sparse home crowd that numbered just 1,673 – but looked much smaller than that – could’ve been another bump in WSU’s …
UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 14, 2018, 3:41 p.m.
Washington State’s Ernie Kent on transfer Arinze Chidom: ‘He has done everything we’ve asked him to do, I’m going to miss him’
Chidom announced late Thursday night in a Twitter post he intends to transfer from WSU, citing his desire to “find a new home to compete at and complete my education.”
Sun., Nov. 4, 2018, 9:09 p.m.
Behind 17 3-pointers, Washington State pounds New Hope Christian 138-63 in exhibition
The fresh nets at Beasley got plenty of use Sunday, as WSU pumped in 17 3-pointers – on 27 attempts – connecting on 62 percent from beyond the arc. Exhibition …
Thu., Nov. 1, 2018, 6 a.m.
Washington State men: Cougars are bigger, but will they be better?
In the past, Washington State hasn’t always had the size, the length and the athleticism to combat the Pac-12’s elite big men, but this season the Cougars should at least …
UPDATED: Tue., Aug. 28, 2018, 5 p.m.
Washington State basketball to play 11 games inside state lines during nonconference season
The Cougars will play eight true home games at Beasley Coliseum – including an exhibition –but 11 total in the state of Washington, with a road game against Seattle U …
Thu., Aug. 16, 2018, 2:34 p.m.
Washington State elevates Tim Marrion to assistant coach
Marrion had previously served as the program’s coordinator of basketball operations for the last two seasons.
Mon., July 16, 2018, 7:13 p.m.
Washington State learns Pac-12 basketball pairings
Washington State will play three consecutive road games in Pac-12 Conference play before returning to Beasley Coliseum, the Cougars learned Monday when the league released its 2019 pairings and site …
Fri., June 15, 2018, 6:04 p.m.
Washington State basketball adds walk-on center James Streeter, loses Kwinton Hinson
Washington State has added junior college walk-on James Streeter, while guard Kwinton Hinson, will not return for his senior season because of personal reasons, men’s basketball head coach Ernie Kent …
UPDATED: Thu., May 31, 2018, 9:13 p.m.
Robert Franks came to decision to return to Washington State ‘the night before’ withdrawal deadline
Franks decided his defense still needed some more work – his rebounding, too – and the opportunity to move from a fringe second-round pick to a bona fide first-rounder was …
UPDATED: Wed., May 30, 2018, 2:42 p.m.
Leading scorer Robert Franks returning to Washington State to finish out college career
As a junior, Franks’ numbers ballooned and the Vancouver, Washington, native posted the Pac-12’s seventh-best scoring average at 17.4 points per game – from 6.4 ppg as a sophomore – …
UPDATED: Sun., May 13, 2018, 7:53 p.m.
Sharpshooting JC point guard Ahmed Ali signs with Washington State basketball team
Ali’s penchant for scoring the basketball is well-known in his home country of Canada. He’s one of just two Canadian high schoolers to have scored 100 points in a single …
UPDATED: Fri., April 27, 2018, 6:31 p.m.
Milan Acquaah announces transfer from Washington State, becomes fourth guard to leave program
Acquaah joins starting point guard Malachi Flynn and little-used reserve guard Jamar Ergas as the fourth member of Kent’s backcourt to leave the program this offseason. Walk-on guard TJ Mickelson …
UPDATED: Wed., April 25, 2018, 8:48 p.m.
Washington State’s Ernie Kent, NABC panel recommended change to Condoleezza Rice’s NCAA task force in December
Not unlike many of his peers, Ernie Kent is eager to see college basketball change for the better. But the Washington State coach is also among a small percentile of …
Sun., April 22, 2018, 6:32 p.m.
Third junior college transfer, Marvin Cannon, signs with Washington State basketball team
Marvin Cannon, a 6-5 small forward from Barton Community College in Great Bend, Kansas, became the third JC player and fifth player overall to sign with coach Ernie Kent and …
UPDATED: Sun., April 15, 2018, 7:50 p.m.
Catching up with Klay Thompson: A Q&A with the two-time NBA champion and former Washington State standout
Seven years removed from playing his final game in the crimson and gray, Thompson still looks back fondly on his time at WSU and says a few of his best …
UPDATED: Wed., April 11, 2018, 6:31 p.m.
Washington State receives letters of intent from Slovenian-born small forward Aljaz Kunc, JC power forward Isaiah Wade
Ernie Kent took the first steps toward rebuilding his Washington State basketball roster on Wednesday, signing small forward Aljaz ‘Jaz’ Kunc out of Impact Basketball Academy and junior college transfer …
Thu., March 29, 2018, 10:20 p.m.
Washington State gets verbal commitment from Slovenian-born wing Aljaz Kunc
Kunc is a native of Slovenia and would become the first player born outside of the United States and Canada to sign with the Cougars under fourth-year coach Ernie Kent. …
UPDATED: Thu., March 29, 2018, 10:32 a.m.
Washington State reserve guard Jamar Ergas becomes second player in as many days to leave Cougars
The mass exodus of Washington State men’s basketball players has spilled into Wednesday.