Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Welcome! Random question, what’s your preferred post-game beverage? The search is finally over, and we’re welcoming a new men’s basketball head coach to the Coug family! Former Eastern Washington coach David Riley had his introductory press conference today, which you can watch here, and is taking his first steps into a brand new era on the … [Read more...] about Everything a New Coach Needs to Know: Pullman Edition
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Washington State hires David Riley
Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports Welcome aboard, Coach! After eight days, Washington State has ended their search for a new head coach for the men’s basketball program, post Kyle Smith departure. The name? Eastern Washington’s David Riley! Washington State has hired Eastern Washington’s David Riley, sources told @TheFieldOf68.— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) April … [Read more...] about Washington State hires David Riley
Cougs ready for WBIT Final Four after Murekatete’s storybook game-winner
Ashley Davis WSU gets set to take on Illinois in the WBIT semi-finals. Despite all the ups and downs of this Washington State Cougars season, they find themselves still playing in April. While it isn’t quite the type of April basketball they had dreamt of entering the season, the run WSU has gone in the WBIT to reach the semi-finals is still remarkable. After losing … [Read more...] about Cougs ready for WBIT Final Four after Murekatete’s storybook game-winner
Seven Cougs enter transfer portal, coaching search continues
Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK Who’s staying? Who’s going? Who’s coaching? Players announcing they’re putting their name in the transfer portal is much more common nowadays. It’s even more common when there’s a coaching change. That’s the situations WSU’s men’s basketball team finds itself in right now. With the departure of Kyle Smith, players left … [Read more...] about Seven Cougs enter transfer portal, coaching search continues
The Man behind the Mascot: An interview with a retired Butch T. Cougar
Ashley Davis Let’s get a glimpse of the magic behind an iconic WSU figure! Good morning, Coug fans! Mascots have been an integral part of sports culture for as long as we can remember, brightening game atmospheres, engaging with fans, and providing a more intimate level of entertainment designed for positive engagement and establishing community connection. The word … [Read more...] about The Man behind the Mascot: An interview with a retired Butch T. Cougar