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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen
RYAN ROOT

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter

Ryan Root is a junior multimedia journalism major from Richland, Washington. He was born in Buffalo, New York, and moved here in 2010.

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Redshirt junior quarterback Cammon Cooper throws the ball during the Crimson and Gray football game on April 24, 2021, at Martin Stadium.

Offense struggles in entertaining Crimson and Gray game

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
April 25, 2021
WSU football's Crimson and Gray game will be the debut of Gesa Field at Martin Stadium.

Crimson and Gray game is back this Saturday

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
April 22, 2021
Freshman guard Charlisse Leger-Walker dribbles around an Oregon State defender during the game Dec. 19 at Beasley Coliseum.

A true leader

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
April 14, 2021
Freshman forward Andrej Jakimovski drives the ball down the court as he looks for teammates against Utah on Jan. 21 in Beasley Coliseum.

Never accepting defeat

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
March 17, 2021
Freshman forward Andrej Jakimovski passes ball to teammate against Stanford on Feb. 20 in Beasley Coliseum.

Basketball’s Pac-12 season comes to end

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
March 11, 2021
Freshman guard TJ Bamba drives to the hoop around a defender in hopes of a layup against Stanford on Feb. 20, 2021 in Beasley Coliseum.

Health issues arise within men’s basketball team

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
March 4, 2021
Sophomore guard Noah Williams drives to the hoop against Stanford junior guard Bryce Wills during the matchup Feb. 20 in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars fall in first leg of doubleheader

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
March 1, 2021
Sophomore guard Noah Williams goes for a layup between Stanford’s junior guard Bryce Wills and freshman forward Ziaire Williams during the matchup Saturday afternoon in Beasley Coliseum.

Men’s basketball closes out regular season against Sun Devils

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 27, 2021
Driving to the hoop around Stanford’s defense, freshman guard TJ Bamba makes a layup during the game Saturday afternoon in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars lose in poor offensive showing

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 27, 2021
Sophomore guard Noah Williams drives to the hoop against Oregon State.

WSU starts Arizona roadtrip against Wildcats

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 25, 2021
Freshman forward Efe Abogidi dunks the ball over Stanford defenders in the first overtime Saturday afternoon in Beasley Coliseum. The Cougars won in the third overtime 85-76.

WSU wins in triple overtime thriller

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 22, 2021
Then-freshman guard Ryan Rapp dribbles in front of Omaha defender on Nov. 21, 2019.

Cougars host Cardinal in last regular season game

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 19, 2021
Sophomore forward DJ Rodman drives past defender toward hoop.

Men’s basketball blows out Cal

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 19, 2021
Junior guard Myles Warren shoots the ball during the game against Utah on Jan. 21 at Beasley Coliseum.

Basketball gets set for Golden Bears

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 18, 2021
Freshman forward Efe Abogidi shoots a free-throw during the game against the Utes on Jan. 21 in Beasley.

Men’s basketball falls last second in Apple Cup

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 18, 2021
Junior guard Myles Warren shoots the ball during the game against Utah on Jan. 21 at Beasley Coliseum.

Basketball gets set for second leg of Apple Cup

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 15, 2021
Noah Williams drives towards the net during the game against Utah on Jan. 21 at Beasley Coliseum.

WSU falls to Trojans

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 15, 2021
Junior guard Myles Warren looks for open teammate as he dribbles in front of defender.

Men’s hoops looks to complete sweep of LA schools

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 13, 2021
Junior forward Aljaz Kunc finished the game with 13 points and eight rebounds.

Cougars upset Bruins at home for second straight year

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 12, 2021
Freshman forward Andrej Jakimovski looks to pass to freshman center Efe Abogidi.

Five-game home stand starts against UCLA

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 11, 2021
Freshman Dishon Jackson attempts free-throw after being fouled against Montana State on Dec. 18 in Beasley Coliseum.

Striving for improvement everyday

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 11, 2021
Senior guard Isaac Bonton finished with seven points and eight assists.

Cougars drop close one against Beavers

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 8, 2021
Senior guard Isaac Bonton led the team in scoring and passing with 23 points and 4 assists.

Men’s basketball upsets Ducks on road

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 5, 2021
Junior forward Aljaz Kunc shoots a corner three over an outstretched defender.

Cougars continue Oregon roadtrip against Beavers

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 5, 2021
Senior guard Isaac Bonton led WSU in points and assists with 25 and four in win over Washington.

WSU heads to Eugene for first leg of Oregon roadtrip

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 4, 2021
Head coach Kyle Smith high-fives his players during a game at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars break losing streak against Huskies

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 1, 2021
Senior guard Isaac Bonton goes up for a right-handed layup over a defender.

First leg of Apple Cup begins

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 29, 2021
Freshman center Efe Abogidi rises for a shot over a defender.

Cougars drop sixth straight

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 29, 2021
Sophomore guard Noah Williams makes a move on a defender.

Cougars look to set record straight with Colorado

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 25, 2021
WSU junior guard Myles Warren defends Colorado senior guard Maddox Daniels in the matchup Saturday evening in Beasley Coliseum. The Cougs lost the matchup 59-70.

Cougars losing streak extends to five

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 25, 2021
Cougars look to rebound against Colorado

Cougars look to rebound against Colorado

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 23, 2021
Senior guard Isaac Bonton attempts to get past a Utah defender during Thursday's game against Utah in Beasley Coliseum.

WSU falls to Utes at home

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 23, 2021
Then-sophomore guard Noah Williams prepares to take the shot from the free-throw line against MSU on Dec. 18.

Men’s basketball set to host Utes

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 21, 2021
Freshman center Efe Abogidi picks the ball off the top of the hoop against EWU on Nov. 28, 2020.

Cougars lose third straight game

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 18, 2021
Then-freshman small forward Aljaz Kunc leaps as he shoots for the net during the game against USC on Feb. 2, 2019 at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars look to knock off Trojans in last game of roadtrip

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 16, 2021
Sophomore guard Ryan Rapp didn't play due to still being in the team's COVID-19 protocol.

Cougars overwhelmed in Pauley Pavilion

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 16, 2021
Then-WSU forward Robert Franks attempts to block a shot from then-UCLA sophomore guard Kris Wilkes in Beasley Coliseum.

Men’s basketball hopes to get back on track against Bruins

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 14, 2021
Junior guard Myles Warren handles the ball at the top of the key.

Cardinal beats Cougs in Bay Area finale

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 12, 2021
Freshman center Efe Abogidi posted 12 points and 9 rebounds in the Cougars’ road victory against Cal.

Men’s basketball gets back in win column

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 8, 2021
Then-junior forward Tony Miller defends the ball from California on Feb. 19, 2020 at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs head to California for first road game

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 7, 2021
Junior forward Aljaz Kunz drives through Arizona defenders towards the basket on Jan. 2, 2021.

Shorthanded Cougars fall in double overtime thriller

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 4, 2021
Freshman guard TJ Bamba takes the ball up-court against Montana State on Dec. 18.

WSU gets set to host Wildcats

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 2, 2021
Cougars head coach Kyle Smith high-fives his players after a win.

New Year’s Eve basketball game postponed

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
December 30, 2020
Junior guard Myles Warren dribbles past a Northwestern defender towards the basket.

Cougs finish non-conference play undefeated

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
December 24, 2020
The Cougars look to stay undefeated in their next matchup against Northwestern State.

Cougs host Demons to finish non-conference schedule

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
December 23, 2020
Freshman center Efe Abogidi goes up for a block against Prairie View A&M

Cougars stay undefeated at 7-0

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
December 22, 2020
Sophomore guard Ryan Rapp got his first start for the Cougs and scored 12 points against Montana State.

Men’s basketball to host Prairie View

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
December 21, 2020
Freshman center Efe Abogidi finished the game with 19 points and 15 rebounds, both career highs.

No Bonton, no problem: Cougs go 6-0

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
December 19, 2020
Senior guard Isaac Bonton will play against his former school, the Montana State University Bobcats, at 6 p.m. on Friday.

Cougars look to go 6-0 for the first time since 2017-18 season

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
December 18, 2020
Sophomore and freshman guards Noah Williams and TJ Bamba combined for 33 points in the win.

Williams leads Cougars to fifth straight win

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
December 13, 2020
Sophomore forward DJ Rodman has fluctuated from the starting lineup and the bench after the first four games for WSU.

Cougars take on Vikings at Beasley

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
December 11, 2020
Sophomore guard Noah Williams scored 19 points, 12 in the second half, to help WSU defeat Idaho.

Another close win for WSU

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
December 10, 2020
Senior guard Isaac Bonton rushes past a defender during the game against OSU Dec. 2 at Beasley Coliseum.

WSU hosts 276th ‘Battle of the Palouse’

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
December 9, 2020
WSU heads to the road for the first time this season and will not play an away game until Jan. 7.

Cougars head to Boulder

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
December 4, 2020
Junior forward Aljaz Kunc finished the game with 12 points and a drawn charge with 22 seconds left to give WSU the win.

Cougars take down Beavers

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
December 3, 2020
Sophomore guard Noah Williams said WSU will have a great start to its conference this season after back-to-back close finishes in Beasley.

WSU to host first conference opponent

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
December 1, 2020
Before fouling out in the second half, freshman center Efe Abogidi put up 10 points, a block and two steals.

Another close win for WSU at home

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
November 29, 2020
Freshman center Efe Abogidi will likely be starting for WSU on Saturday against Eastern Washington.

Cougars host Eagles

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
November 27, 2020
WSU's defense held Texas Southern to 29 percent from the field, 26 percent from three, and forced 17 turnovers.

Cougs hold on late to go 1-0

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
November 25, 2020
Senior guard Isaac Bonton is guaranteed to start for WSU on Wednesday against Texas Southern.

Cougars open their season at home

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
November 24, 2020
Smith will not be able to attend the first game of the season.

Smith tests positive for coronavirus

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
November 19, 2020
Senior guard Isaac Bonton was selected to the preseason All-Pac-12 second team Thursday morning. He is the only Coug to be recognized on either first or second team.

Smith, Bonton rep WSU at Pac-12 Media Day

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
November 13, 2020
Head coach Kyle Smith hopes WSU can land in the top 50 in the NCAA net rankings this season.

Top 50 recruiting class impresses coach Smith early

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
October 14, 2020
This reporter learned that Smith has an interesting way of iterating and reflecting upon the game of basketball.

A countdown: legendary ‘Smith-isms’

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
March 11, 2020

Cougars make history in Las Vegas

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
March 11, 2020
WSU takes on Colorado

WSU takes on Colorado

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
March 10, 2020
Freshman Guard Noah Williams looks to make a move against Stanford on Feb. 23 at Beasley Coliseum.

WSU rally falls short over the weekend in Arizona

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
March 8, 2020
Junior Guard Isaac Bonton jukes a defender as he looks to hit a jump shot on Jan. 29 at Beasley Coliseum.

Men’s basketball ends regular season against ASU

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
March 6, 2020
Sophomore Forward CJ Elleby looks for open teammate to pass to on Feb. 2 at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars struggle in loss to Wildcats

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
March 6, 2020
Last time out, Arizona visited WSU in Pullman and overran the Cougars into a 66-49 defeat. This performance was WSU’s fewest points and rebounds in a game this season.

Men’s basketball team seeks revenge in Tucson

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
March 5, 2020
Senior Guard Jervae Robinson attempts to get past Stanford defenders on Feb. 23 at Beasley Coliseum.

‘It’s nothing but love for Jervae’

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
March 4, 2020
Senior forward Jeff Pollard high-fives teamates as he returns to the bench during the game against OSU Jan. 18 at Beasley Coliseum.

Unofficial mayor of Pullman bids farewell

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
March 4, 2020
Defending UW junior guard Nahziah Carter, WSU junior guard Isaac Bonton draws a foul in the Apple Cup matchup on Feb. 9 at Beasley Coliseum.

We own the Apples

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
March 2, 2020
Defending UW junior guard Nahziah Carter, WSU junior guard Isaac Bonton draws a foul in the Apple Cup matchup on Feb. 9 at Beasley Coliseum.

Men’s basketball seeks to sweep Apple Cup series

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 28, 2020
Junior guard Marvin Cannon goes up for the dunk against Stanford on Sunday evening at Beasley Coliseum.

Final home game ends in defeat

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 24, 2020
Senior guard Jervae Robinson prepares to break though Oregon's defense on Jan. 16, at Beasley Coliseum.

WSU faces Stanford for senior night

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 21, 2020
Freshman Noah Williams looks to move up the court against California on Wednesday evening at Beasley Coliseum.

Cal has first road win, Cougars lose

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 20, 2020
Sophomore guard CJ Elleby throws up a shot after being fouled during the Apple Cup matchup Feb. 9 at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars begin final homestand

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 19, 2020
Looking for a gap, sophomore guard CJ Elleby fends off sophomore guard Jamal Bey during the Apple Cup match up on Feb. 9 at Beasley Coliseum. The cougs will face the Golden Bears on Wednesday.

Trojans conquer Cougars

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 18, 2020
Sophomore Forward C.J Elleby sprints by defenders as he goes in for a layup on Feb. 9 at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars look to end seven-game losing streak to Trojans

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 14, 2020

Men’s basketball falls four points short of history

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 14, 2020
Freshman Guard Noah Williams dribbles past OSU defender on Jan. 18 at Beasley Coliseum.

WSU looks to sweep UCLA

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 13, 2020
As his name is announced, freshman guard Noah Williams walks through a tunnel formed by his teammates to join the starters at Beasley Coliseum.

Bringing the best from the west

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 12, 2020
Sphomore forward CJ Elleby attempts a jumping layup during the basketball game against UW on Sunday evening at Beasley coliseum. Elleby, who recorded a career high of 34 points, led the Cougars to a 79-67 victory over the Huskies.

‘We got those apples’

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 10, 2020
Raveling joins Cougar legends

Raveling joins Cougar legends

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 7, 2020
Then-sophomore forward Marvin Cannon dunks the ball against UW on Feb. 16, 2019 at Beasley Coliseum.

‘We got to own the apples’

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 7, 2020
Sophomore forward CJ Elleby drives past Arizona defense on Saturday at Beasley Coliseum.

Wildcats outmatch Cougars

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
February 3, 2020
Junior guard Isaac Bonton walks towards his teammates on Jan. 17 at Beasley Coliseum.

It’s more than basketball

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 31, 2020
Then-freshman forward CJ Elleby jumps over the Buffaloes defense as he shoots during the basketball game on Feb. 20, 2018 at Beasley Coliseum.

Elleby leads WSU to victory

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 31, 2020
Freshman Guard Noah Williams , Sophomore Forward CJ Elleby, Senior Forward Jeff Pollard, Senior Guard Jervae Robinson, and Junior Guard Isaac Bonton all gather together before a shooting foul on Wednesday at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs seek fourth all-time sweep of Arizona schools

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 31, 2020
Guard Noah Williams defends the ball against the Oregon State Beavers during the Klay Thompson jersey retirement game on Jan. 18, 2020 at Beasley Coliseum. The Cougars swept the Beavers 89-76.

Men’s basketball hosts Sun Devils

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 29, 2020
Freshman guard Noah Williams looks for a move against Oregon State University on Jan. 18 at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars cannot get past the Runnin’ Utes

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 27, 2020
Then-sophomore forward Marvin Cannon shoots a shot on Feb. 23 at Beasley Coliseum.

WSU looks to close out road trip with win

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 24, 2020
Then-Junior point guard Ahmed Ali dribbles down the court duirng the WSU vs UC basketball game on Feb. 20 at Beasley Coliseum.

Colorado proves too Buff for the Cougars

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 24, 2020
Senior guard Isaac Bonton was selected to the preseason All-Pac-12 second team Thursday morning. He is the only Coug to be recognized on either first or second team.

WSU looks to keep on rolling to Boulder

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 22, 2020
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.

Cougars win on Klay’s Day

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 21, 2020
Spohomore forward CJ Elleby shoots the ball during the game against Oregon Thursday night. WSU upset Oregon, the first time the team has beat a Top 10 team since 2007. Elleby also set a career high for rebounds in a game.

Men’s basketball upsets No. 8 Oregon in Beasley

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 17, 2020
Klay Thompson played for WSU from 2008-2011 and was the 11th pick in the NBA Draft selected by the Golden State Warriors. Thompson’s jersey will soon be retired at WSU.

Cougars prepare for Beavers game, return of Klay Thompson

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 17, 2020
Redshirt-senior Jaylen Shead signals as he dribbles the ball during the game against SU on Nov. 7 at Beasley Coliseum.

Shead shut down for rest of season

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 16, 2020
WSU then-junior guard Jervae Robinson dribbles past Oregon then-junior guard Payton Pritchard on March 6 at Beasley Coliseum.

Cougars return to challenge No. 8 Oregon

RYAN ROOT, Evergreen reporter
January 15, 2020
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