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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

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...

Forward Isaac Jones dunks the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball game against Colorado, Jan. 27, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars stomp Buffaloes

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor January 28, 2024

WSU men’s basketball (15-6, 6-4 Pac-12) played Colorado (15-6, 6-4 Pac-12) in Pullman Saturday afternoon. They won by a score of 78-69, splitting the season series with a mountain team for the second...

WSU guard Kyra Gardner and center Bella Murekatete flex in celebration on the sidelines during an NCAA womens basketball game against Arizona, Jan. 21, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Willman: Pac-12 hoops is wide open

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 27, 2024

It is the last season of the Pac-12 and both men’s and women’s hoops are not disappointing. From top to bottom, the Conference is battling. Every game could go either way and upsets have been no uncommon...

Guard Myles Rice yells during warm-ups to hype himself up before an NCAA mens basketball game against Utah, Jan. 24, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Through the Lens(es): Cougs beat Utah by 22

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 26, 2024

In their first meeting of the season, Utah MBB beat WSU by 22 points on their home floor. With WSU looking for revenge and to defend their own home floor, the Cougs won by 22, matching the margin of victory...

Rueben Chinyelu flexes after grabbing an offensive rebound and getting fouled on the putback for an and-one oppourtunity, Jan. 24, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU beats Utah to split season series

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor January 26, 2024

WSU men’s basketball (14-6, 5-4 Pac-12) played Utah (14-6, 5-4 Pac-12) in Pullman Wednesday night. They won, splitting the season series with a team that has given them trouble in the past. The last...

Myles Rice drives to his left and past an Arizona defender, Jan. 13, in Pullman, Wash.

How the current WSU MBB team compares to 2007–08

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 23, 2024

Under head coach Kyle Smith, the WSU men’s basketball team has had a consistent stretch of success that, to this point, has not reached the heights of the NCAA Tournament. But as of their last weekend...

The Blazers are projected to end up with a top five pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, finishing with two picks in the NBA lottery.

The dismal state of the Portland Trail Blazers

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 18, 2024

Entering their Wednesday night matchup with the Brooklyn Nets Jan. 17, the Portland Trail Blazers are 10-29 and are the No. 14 seed in the Western Conference, just three games ahead of the San Antonio...

Guard Isaiah Watts screams in celebration for the cameras after defeating Arizona 73-70, Jan. 13, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Through the Lens(es): WSU upsets No. 8 Arizona

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 18, 2024

It has been a while since the WSU men's basketball team beat Arizona at home, but the 2023–24 season has been a different vibe for head coach Kyle Smith and the boys in crimson. After taking down USC...

The Huskies wore gold helmets with a purple W for the 2023 Apple Cup, Nov. 25, in Seattle, Wash.

Willman: CFB National Championship a fun day for Coug fans

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 11, 2024

Just to get it started, I think it was absurd to believe that fans of WSU would root for the Huskies due to “state pride.” Does that not kind of get rid of the whole point of a state rivalry?  I...

Myles Rice drives with the ball during an NCAA basketball game Jan. 4, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs stumble but show potential over winter break

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor January 11, 2024

WSU men’s basketball (10-5, 1-3 Pac-12) faced their first rough stretch of the season over the end of winter break, winning just two of their six games and just one of their first four in-conference...

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