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The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

WSU men’s basketball team celebrate with WSU guard DJ Rodman after the later-rescinded announcement that Rodman would be returning to the program for his 5th year before an NCAA men’s basketball game, Feb. 19, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU to go to war against Trojans in Pullman

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor February 29, 2024

The day has come. It has been almost a year since DJ Rodman played in Beasley Coliseum for his last time as a Coug. Now, he is back, this time in a different shade of red. No. 19 WSU men’s basketball...

WSU beat Oregon 71-61 to commemorate their seniors, Feb. 25, in Pullman, Wash.

COMMENTARY: The women’s basketball season is about to end, hope you didn’t miss it…

Levi Coovert February 29, 2024

When I got to Wazzu, one of the sports teams I was most excited to watch was the women’s basketball team. My grandma and I excitedly watched the Cougars win the Pac-12 championship last year, and I...

WSU mens basketball head coach Kyle Smith argues with an official during an NCAA mens basketball game against Utah, Dec. 4.

The Kyle Smith ‘experience’

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 29, 2024

Kyle Smith is in his fifth season as head coach of the WSU men’s basketball team. The program did not have a winning record in the seven seasons before his hire. They had not made the NCAA Tournament...

WSU forward Isaac Jones jumps for a layup during an NCAA basketball game against California, Feb. 15, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Daily Evergreen’s Bracketology

JETT HATCH, Evergreen reporter February 29, 2024

No. 19 WSU projects as a 6-seed heading into its 7:30 p.m. Thursday game versus USC. Midwest Region 1 Purdue 16 Merrimack/E Kentucky    8 TCU 9 Nebraska   5 Clemson 12...

Caitlin Clark’s impact beyond the court

Caitlin Clark’s impact beyond the court

KEDZIE MOE, Evergreen Sports Reporter February 29, 2024

If you follow college basketball, you’ve probably heard a thing or two about Caitlin Clark. The Iowa Hawkeyes guard has dominated headlines as of late, most notably for taking the title of the NCAA’s...

Kyra Gardner holding Jenna Villas hand after Villa celebrated a WSU bucket, Feb. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

‘Weirdness’ at the forefront of two WSU guard’s friendship

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 28, 2024

During the offseason ahead of the 2023–24 WSU women’s basketball season, the team went on a European Tour that took them to the likes of Croatia and Greece. During the trip, sophomore guard Kyra Gardner...

Charlisse Leger-Walker waves to the crowd during senior night, Feb. 25, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU women’s basketball in a world without Charlisse Leger-Walker

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 28, 2024

Winning college basketball games is not easy, especially in the Pac-12 and especially when your star player who has broken all sorts of program records misses the second half of the season with a season-ending...

WSU guard Myles Rice passes the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball match against UW, Feb. 4, 2024, in Seattle.

Myles Rice — WSU basketball’s greatest freshman

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 28, 2024

After tying the Pac-12 record with his seventh Pac-12 Freshman of the Week award for his performance against Cal and Stanford, it is clear that Myles Rice is the single greatest freshman in WSU men's...

Rueben Chinyelu thanking the crowd after showing out for the Cougs win over Cal, Feb. 15, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs rank up, win award despite ending streak in Phoenix

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor February 27, 2024

No. 19 WSU men’s basketball (21-7, 12-5 Pac-12) fell to Arizona State (14-14, 8-9 Pac-12), falling for a trap game after the emotional win earlier in the week. Despite the loss, the Cougs moved from...

Bella Murekatete celebrating a fourth quarter WSU basket, Feb. 25, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars send seniors off right, beat Oregon 71-61

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 25, 2024

Astera Tuhina wanted to win today. The WSU sophomore from Kosovo and her teammates want to win every game, but Sunday was particularly important. It was senior day.  The last time that Bella...

Champ Powaukee goes up-and-under and around defenders for an acrobatic finish at the rim, Jan. 25, in Pullman, Wash.

Pullman High School cruises to victory against Enumclaw 

JETT HATCH, Evergreen reporter February 25, 2024

The ninth-seeded Pullman High School boys basketball Greyhounds won, 61-44, in front of an unruly Enumclaw crowd, at Cheney High School. The game started off slow, with both teams missing shots. Senior...

Rueben Chinyelu celebrates toward the WSU crowd after a big upset win over Arizona, Jan. 13, in Pullman, Wash.

Americas Team: Mens basketball takeover national spotlight

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 24, 2024

Coming in ranked No. 21 in the nation and heading into Arizona’s home court, national conversations surrounding the WSU men’s basketball (21-6, 12-4 Pac-12) team were hesitant to name the Cougs as...

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