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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

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New Head Coach David Riley addresses WSU fans for the first time since his hiring, April 4, in Pullman, Wash.

Emmanuel Ugbo: 2025 Athlete profile

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen Editor-in-Chief May 27, 2025

Emmanuel Ugbo was the first player to transfer to WSU after the conclusion of the 2024-25 season last spring. The 6-foot-8 forward out of the Netherlands is expected to debut for the Cougars this fall.  Ugbo...

Cedrick Coward rises up after contact for a layup attempt against Northern Colorado, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

Cedric Coward invited to NBA draft combine

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen Editor-in-Chief May 8, 2025

Cedric Coward has been invited to the NBA draft combine, the NBA announced last week. Though Coward has already committed to play for Duke University next year, he will now have the opportunity to test...

David Riley addresses WSU fans for the first time since his hiring, April 4, in Pullman, Wash.

COLUMN: Five transfer portal targets for men’s basketball team

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen Editor-in-Chief April 22, 2025

The transfer portal closes today, and there are hundreds of available players that the Cougars could target to improve the roster. Here are five of the most fitting options out there. Dylan Darling,...

Nikola Jokic at the 2022 NBA All-Star game.

OPINION: It might be the boring pick, but Jokic is MVP

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen Editor-in-Chief April 21, 2025

Stop overthinking it. The 2024–25 NBA MVP race may be packed with worthy candidates, but when the dust settles, there is only one name that belongs on the trophy. Nikola Jokić. Again. Yes, again....

Nate Calmese smiles at a Bradley player after forcing several turnovers on inbounds passes, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Nate Calmese transfers to Wake Forest, says “It’s been a blessing,” to be at WSU

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen Editor-in-Chief April 19, 2025

Senior guard Nate Calmese, who entered the transfer portal about a month ago, is reportedly heading to Wake Forest. "Washington State transfer guard Nate Calmese has committed to Wake Forest, he tells...

Alex Yano practicing his dribbling at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, WASH.

From writing the story to becoming the story

ZACH THUMMEL April 16, 2025

Alex Yano's journey in college basketball operations is a story told through his deep connection to WSU and the pivotal moments that shaped his path.  "One of my first memories as a kid was at four...

Isaiah Watts and Nate Calmese celebrate during the Cougars win over Bradley

COLUMN: Where the Cougs men’s basketball stand going into the summer

Davis Delmage, Sports contributor April 9, 2025

The WSU Men's Basketball team has another long road ahead of them. With their three highest scoring players from the 2024-2025 season entering the transfer portal, Head Coach David Riley, has a lot of...

Washington State head coach Kamie Ethridge yells instructions to her bench after a tough play.

Kamie Ethridge and David Riley extended through 2031

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2025

WSU Athletics announced yesterday that both women's basketball head coach Kamie Ethridge and men's basketball head coach David Riley have been extended through the 2030-31 season. The extensions for...

The Harlem Globetrotters warming up with their "magic circle" on Feb. 4 at Beasley Coliseum

Harlem Globetrotters play at WSU

JOSIAH PIKE, Copy editor February 6, 2025

The Harlem Globetrotters, the exhibition basketball team, played at WSU on Tuesday night in Beasley Coliseum. The two teams made their entrance on the court shortly after 7 p.m. The Globetrotters’...

Butch poses for the camera at a men's basketball game against Pacific Jan. 9 in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs find groove in second half, roll past Portland

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2025

After a pair of losses and another near-loss at San Diego, the Cougars were badly in need of a get-right game as they came home to play Portland on Saturday, Jan. 18. At first, it looked like the game...

LeJuan Watts drives to the lane with a step on his defender, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Biggest game of the season; Cougars prep for Bulldogs

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen Editor-in-Chief January 8, 2025

The WSU men's basketball team hosts Pacific on Thursday and plays at Gonzaga on Saturday in what will be their hardest opponent of the season. The week's preparation has been more focused on Thursday's...

Isaiah Watts gets a step on a defender and drives through the lane, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

Isaiah Watts out for ‘multiple weeks’

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen Editor-in-Chief December 31, 2024

The Spokesman-Review reported that WSU sophomore guard Isaiah Watts will miss several weeks with an injury to his left hand. The news came just before the Cougars game against Portland and was reported...

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