The transfer portal closes today, and there are hundreds of available players that the Cougars could target to improve the roster. Here are five of the most fitting options out there.
- Dylan Darling, Idaho State (Junior in 2025)
The Spokane native excelled for the Idaho State Bengals last year, averaging 19.8 points, 5.7 assists and 3.4 rebounds in a breakout campaign. Darling could compete with Parker Gerrits for the starting job at point guard and might be a day one starter at WSU. He’s drawing interest from the Big 12, but perhaps local ties could draw him back to Pullman.
2. Mikey Williams, University of Central Florida (Sophomore in 2025)
Another option at guard could be San Diego native Mikey Williams. Williams put together a solid freshman campaign, averaging 5.1 points and 1.9 rebounds for a UCF team that finished 20-17. Moving from the Big 12 into the WCC could open up the game for Williams and allow him to command the floor more effectively. If he wants to be star, WSU could be the place.
3. Julius Mims, Idaho (Senior in 2025)
The forward was one of Idaho’s most productive players in 2024-25. Could a cross-state move be in the cards for the Montana native? He has proven himself in the Big Sky, and is worthy enough to join a stronger conference in the WCC. Last year, the forward averaged 8.6 points and 6.3 rebounds. He would compete to start with guys like ND Okafor and Rihards Vavers, and could also be productive off the bench.
4. KC Ibekwe, Washington (Senior in 2025)
It felt like Ibekwe was on the verge of a breakout when he averaged 5.1 points and 4 rebounds as a sophomore with Oregon State in 2023-24. But the six-foot-ten-inch center from Vancouver, British Columbia, transferred to the University of Washington, where he struggled to stay healthy and earn playing time. Last year, he played in just 12 games, averaging 5.8 minutes and 1.6 points. He’s played in the Pacific Northwest his whole career, and a move to the WCC would open up more opportunities for him. The Cougars need a center (preferably two) and his height, combined with the potential he showed at OSU, is enticing.
5. Darius Gakwasi, Princeton (Senior in 2025)
Gakwasi would be nothing more than a depth move, but the Oregon native could be a solid piece to add nonetheless. In 2023 Gakwasi was among the best shooters in the Ivy League, making 47.2% of his shots from the field and 33.3% from the three-point arc. In 2024, he was limited to just nine games. If Gakwasi could find his impressive shooting once again, the six-foot-six-inch senior could be productive off the bench.
