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The Daily Evergreen

Then-sophomore Kyle Manzardo attempts to tag Gonzaga runner.

Checking in on Kyle Manzardo after his first MLB season

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor October 23, 2024

Former WSU star and second-round pick Kyle Manzardo's rookie season in the MLB is over after the Cleveland Guardians were eliminated in the playoffs by the New York Yankees. Despite lacking a true position,...

Then-freshman infielder Kyle Manzardo waits for an incoming pitch, March 28, 2019.

Former Cougs square off in ALCS

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor October 22, 2024

A pair of former WSU baseball standouts faced off in the American League Championship series last week. Ian Hamilton, relief pitcher for the New York Yankees, and Kyle Manzardo, designated hitter for...

CJ Allen jumps during his event at the Cougar Indoor on Feb. 6, 2015. He would go on to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics for Team USA

Meet the Cougars who competed at the Paris Olympics

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor August 21, 2024

The Cougars were well represented in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. A group of seven current and former Cougs represented six countries and one brought home a gold medal. That was Trinity Rodman,...

Former WSU QB Gardner Minshew fist bumps Butch after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch, April 26, in Pullman, Wash.

Former Coug QB named NFL starter

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor August 20, 2024

Las Vegas, Nevada Former WSU Starting Quarterback Gardner Minshew II has earned himself another chance to start in the NFL. On Aug. 18, it was announced by Antonio Pierce, Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach, that...

University of Southern California wide reciever Drake London (15) catches a pass while Washington State University defensive back Jaylen Watson (0) attempts to tackle him during the second half of a college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pullman, WA.

PRO COUGS TRACKER: Watson wins back-to-back Super Bowls, Minshew makes Pro Bowl

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor February 21, 2024

Jaylen Watson is a back-to-back Super Bowl Champion, Gardner Minshew II rocked out in his first Pro Bowl and multiple Pro Cougs have put themselves on the map in the first two months of 2024. Kansas...

Brennan Jackson takes in everything about his senior night before getting two scoop and score against Colorado, Nov. 17, in Pullman, Wash.

Keepin up on Cougs; offseason departure tracker

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor December 10, 2023

As the offseason continues to unfold, among other things many Cougars will be going their separate ways. Whether it be transferring, entering the draft or just graduating, below we will follow the paths...

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

Mouhamed Gueye Shines in NBA Preseason Debut, A Bright Future Emerging

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor October 10, 2023

When Mouhamed Gueye was first drafted, it was almost impossible to tell what team he was headed to. The Celtics and Hornets were both briefly in possession of his draft rights, but he wound up in Atlanta...

Quarterback Gardner Minshew II smiles for photos after fans storm the field following the Cougars victory over Oregon on Oct. 20 at Martin Stadium.

Pro Cougs looking to take NFL by storm in 2023

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor September 6, 2023

A common measuring stick of a school's success in a sport is the number of professionals they produce. Let’s take a look at the former Cougs who made it past cut-day 2023 in the NFL. Frankie Luvu...

WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye dribbles toward the basket during an NCAA basketball game against Oregon State, Feb. 16, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

PRO COUGS TRACKER: Cougs launch NBA careers

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor July 5, 2023

The NBA is the new home for two pro Cougs. On June 22, Mouhamed Gueye joined the Atlanta Hawks and Justin Powell signed a Summer League contract with the reigning Eastern Conference Champion Miami Heat. Gueye...

WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye makes his entrance before an NCAA men's basketball game against Texas State, Nov. 7.

PRO COUGS TRACKER: Gueye, Powell prepare for NBA Draft

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor June 21, 2023

On Thursday, 58 basketball players will hear their names called in Brooklyn during the two-round 2023 NBA Draft. Several more will sign undrafted free agent deals and begin their NBA journeys on active...

WSU guard Charlisse Leger-Walker drives toward the basket during the second half of an NCAA collegiate basketball game against UW, Friday, Jan. 28, in Beasley Coliseum.

PRO COUGS TRACKER: Leger-Walker sisters together again, Husky makes unreal putt

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor June 12, 2023

The Leger-Walker sisters are back to sharing a court as part of New Zealand’s national team the Sky Sport Tall Ferns, but a pro Husky stole the show this week at the Canadian Open. First the Husky...

Senior right-handed pitcher Ryan Walker winds up to throw a pitch against USC on Friday at Bailey-Brayton Field.

PRO COUGS TRACKER: Former WSU pitcher debuts with Giants; Gueye, Powell committed to NBA Draft

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor June 7, 2023

Another pro Coug made it to the big leagues, Elyse Bennett is back to scoring goals in Washington and Mohammed Gueye and Justin Powell are committed to the NBA Draft. Baseball Ryan Walker, who...

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