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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

James Donaldson hangs from the rim during a WSU mens basketball game. Courtesy of WSU Athletics.

WSU Basketball great James Donaldson inducted into the Sacramento Sports Hall Of Fame

ZACH THUMMEL February 8, 2024

James Donaldson, a WSU basketball great, was inducted into the Sacramento Sports Hall of Fame Sunday at The Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, California.  The Hall also inducted Matt Barnes...

WSU center Rueben Chinyelu shooting the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball match against UW, Feb. 4, 2024, in Seattle.

Journey to the tourney: Cougar resume reviewed

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor February 6, 2024

The WSU men’s basketball team has not made the NCAA Tournament since 2008, but in year five under head coach Kyle Smith, the Cougs, riding a three-game winning streak, are in the best position to make...

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

Cougs escape Seattle with a win

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor February 6, 2024

WSU men’s basketball (16-6, 7-4 Pac-12) beat Washington (12-10, 4-7 Pac-12) in Seattle Saturday. They won by a score of 90-87, taking the first of two matchups between the Cougs and the Huskies. The...

WSU guard Astera Tuhina launches and makes a half-time buzzer-beater during an NCAA womens basketball game against Utah, Feb. 4, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs come up short against No. 20 Utah in second game without Leger-Walker

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 4, 2024

Astera Tuhina caught the quick pass from Jessica Clarke, dribbled once and let it fly. All anyone could do was watch as the ball flew through the air and met the net with authority. The 1,700 fans in attendance...

Rueben Chinyelu and the WSU bench emphatically celebrate a huge Cougs bucket, Jan. 27, in Pullman, Wash.Jan. 27, 2024 in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs head to Seattle for Apple Cup

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor February 1, 2024

WSU men’s basketball (15-6, 6-4 Pac-12) plays Washington (12-9, 4-6 Pac-12) Saturday. The Huskies' departure from the Pac-12 means that this game marks the beginning of the last in-conference Apple Cup...

Charlisse Leger-Walker shows off her bling, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Charlisse Leger-Walker out for season with knee injury

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor January 31, 2024

The best regular season win in WSU Cougars history also featured one of their largest losses. Charlisse Leger-Walker suffered a season-ending right knee injury Sunday in the third quarter of WSU women’s...

WSU guard Charlisse Leger-Walker drives to the basket during an NCAA women’s basketball game against Arizona State, Jan. 19, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Wazzu upsets No. 2 UCLA in Pauley Pavillion

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor January 31, 2024

Things were going well for the Cougs, Sunday in Los Angeles. Almost…too well. For the second straight year, Wazzu left Los Angeles with a win over UCLA in Pauley Pavilion. The Cougs’ upset of the...

Sophie Armstrong reaches out to save a ball from going out of bands to keep a possession alive for Pullman, Jan. 25, in Pullman, Wash.

Pullman Greyhound girls basketball dominates

KEDZIE MOE, Evergreen Sports Reporter January 31, 2024

It was a victorious evening all around for the Pullman Greyhounds, and the girls’ basketball team (5-10) took a 53-24 win over East Valley Knights (0-16) Thursday night at Pullman High School. Last...

WSU guard Charlisse Leger-Walker protects the ball as a play is set up by the Cougs offense, Jan. 21, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Injuries continue to haunt WSU WBB

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 31, 2024

Injuries have been an unfortunate theme for the 2023–24 WSU women’s basketball team. The season began with injuries already plaguing the team and since then, things have really only gotten worse.  Charlisse...

Myles Rice hangs his head in the rim during his pregame ritual before Colorado, Jan. 27, in Pullman, Wash.

The difference maker that is Beasley Coliseum

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 31, 2024

After a big win over Colorado at home, head coach Kyle Smith and the WSU men’s basketball team control their own destiny in the 2023–24 season. A driving factor in their success has been their dominance...

Myles Rice hypes up the crowd after the Cougs took down Colorado, Jan. 27, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU men’s hoops viewer’s guide

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor January 31, 2024

If you have not been paying attention to the Cougar men’s basketball team, I want you to know that I forgive you. It is okay. However, my grace only goes so far. The season is more than halfway done...

Guard Myles Rice drives to the hoop in an NCAA men’s basketball game against Colorado, Jan. 27, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Through the Lens(es): Cougs continue winning ways over Colorado

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 30, 2024

After the first half of play against Colorado, the Cougs held a lead of 36-30. Andrej Jakimovski was a huge part of that lead, hitting three 3-pointers and finishing the half with 11 total points. Adding...

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