The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

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 forward Mouhamed Gueye reaches for the ball during the tip-off of an NCAA mens basketball game against Northern Kentucky, Dec. 7.

Mouhamed Gueye stars in NBA Summer League

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor July 20, 2023

Most second-round picks do not end up contributing significantly to an NBA team. It is just the nature of the league, with only 15 players per roster and 60 in the draft every year there is only room for...

WSU guard Justin Powell shoots the ball during an NCAA mens basketball game against Utah, Dec. 4.

Justin Powell to join Miami Heat for Summer League

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor June 22, 2023

After going undrafted, Justin Powell has signed with the Miami Heat to play in the NBA Summer League, according to his agent George Lanbgerg. He joins a long history of undrafted free agent signings...

Legacy: the underappreciated Erik Spoelstra

Legacy: the underappreciated Erik Spoelstra

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief June 1, 2023

“I don’t know how we’re going to get this done, but we’re going to go up there and get it done,” said Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat head coach, ahead of Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals.  And...

WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye celebrated during a NCAA men’s basketball game against California Jan 11th.

WSU men’s basketball roster: departures

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor May 25, 2023

The nice thing about losing what feels like half of the roster to the transfer portal every offseason is that by now it has stopped being a surprise. WSU has added a number of players from the portal and...

Former WSU basketball player and current NBA player Klay Thmpson waves a shirt above his head during the basketball game against OSU Saturday afternoon at Beasley Coliseum. Thompson had his jersey retired during halftime, becoming the second player to have his jersey retired as a Cougar.

What happened to Game 6 Klay?

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen managing editor May 16, 2023

Klay Thompson had a reputation. The former Coug who has spent his decade-plus NBA career with the Golden State Warriors was a key contributor to the Dubs’ four championships in eight years dynasty,...

Ericks Hardwood Hypothesis digs in to the best NBA storylines every week.

Hardwood Hypothesis week 26: FINALLY … the wait is over, NBA playoffs commence

ERICK AGUILAR, Evergreen reporter April 13, 2023

FINALLY, the dreaded wait is over. The 2023 NBA playoffs are underway and I could not be more excited.  I am writing this Tuesday from my couch as my roommates and I watch the Lakers and Timberwolves...

LeBron James and The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA Play-In tournament Tuesday night, 108-102 (OT).

NBA opens playoffs with play-in tournament

JOSEPH RUTO, Evergreen reporter April 12, 2023

With the NBA regular season coming to an end this past weekend, the NBA playoffs are almost here. The top six seeds from each Conference automatically qualify for the playoffs, while teams ranked seventh...

Ericks Hardwood Hypothesis digs in to the best NBA storylines every week.

Hardwood Hypothesis week 24

ERICK AGUILAR, Evergreen reporter April 1, 2023

Hello, hello. Welcome back all, this here is week 24 of the Hardwood Hypothesis, thanks for clicking in, here we go.  Playoff updates  Since the last issue, there have been two teams to clinch...

Ja Morant dribbling up the court, Nov. 7, 2021.

The Ja Morant situation

SETH STERN, Evergreen reporter/Copy Editor March 10, 2023

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been the headline of controversy lately. The young superstar is dealing with a two-game suspension, which may potentially increase in the coming days. This past...

Ericks Hardwood Hypothesis digs in to the best NBA storylines every week.

Hardwood Hypothesis week 21

ERICK AGUILAR, Evergreen reporter March 8, 2023

Bing bam boom, Hardwood Hypothesis week 21, let’s get to it.  Warriors Watch  With playoffs just around the corner, the Warriors have surged up into the fifth spot in the West.  So, we know...

Ericks Hardwood Hypothesis digs in to the best NBA storylines every week.

Hardwood Hypothesis week 20 

ERICK AGUILAR, Evergreen reporter March 2, 2023

Hello, hello, how is it going? I hope you are well.  Cut the BS we are both here for one reason. Let’s do it.  Hardwood Hypothesis week 20.  Weekend Recap  I never typically recap games...

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If the NBA Playoffs started today 

ERICK AGUILAR, Evergreen reporter February 22, 2023

The Playoffs start in less than a month’s time, on April 15. In light of this, let us take a look at what the brackets would look like if the playoffs started today, as well as how I think they would...

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