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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

Newly signed head coach David Riley arrives for his press conference, April 4, in Pullman, Wash.

COOVERT: Grading David Riley’s First Year as WSU Men’s Basketball Head Coach

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

David Riley's inaugural season at the helm of WSU's men's basketball program was a roller coaster of highs and lows. Transitioning from Eastern Washington to WSU, Riley faced the challenge of leading a...

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,...

Bats and benches line the wall of Pullman Batting Cage, Oct. 10, in Pullman, Wash.

COOVERT: MLB’s new Torpedo bats are changing the game

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

First, there were pitch clocks. Then, robotic umpires loomed. Now, Major League Baseball has handed its hitters something new: torpedo bats. Not literal missiles, of course, but the league’s latest bat...

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....

Who is the Greatest of All Time in the NBA? Most consider either LeBron James or Michael Jordan to hold that title.

COLUMN: There is one player that needs to win the NBA title this year

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

The NBA Playoffs kicked off last week, and the more I think about, the more it is clear who needs to win them this year for his legacy. No, it is not Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, coming off his incredible...

Julio Rodríguez has been nothing short of a superstar for the Seattle Mariners and singed what could be the most lucrative deal in American sports history in August.

COOVERT: Mariners staying afloat without Jrod is a sign of good things to come

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen Editor-in-Chief April 20, 2025

For each of the past three years, it feels like Mariners fans have been having the same discussions in April. "It's early." "Julio is a fraud." "Julio will get going." "The Marine Layer is ruining the...

Cedrick Coward drives through the lane before scoring 2 of his 30 points against Northern Colorado, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

COLUMN: If Cedric Coward Transfers to UW, the Damage to Wazzu Morale Could Be Brutal

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen Editor-in-Chief April 20, 2025

WSU fans have taken their fair share of gut punches over the past year. From the Pac-12’s implosion to watching star players like John Mateer, Charlisse Leger-Walker and Buddah Al-Uqdah walk away for...

Receiving high scores from critics yet low scores from audiences, "Emilia Pérez" is accused of being "Oscar bait."

COLUMN: “Emilia Pérez”: this year’s Oscar villain

Laney Kulman, Evergreen life co-editor February 24, 2025

With 13 Oscar nominations, you would expect “Emilia Pérez” to be a knockout film, universally loved and critically acclaimed—but that could not be further from the truth. With a Rotten Tomatoes...

Butch poses for the camera

COOVERT: WSU should embrace it’s leap-pad status

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen Editor-in-Chief January 30, 2025

In the era of name, image and likeness (NIL), shifting conferences and money than ever in college sports, WSU appears to be falling behind. That does not mean the school should give up on sports, but instead,...

Jimmy Rogers speaks at his introductory press conference on Jan. 9. Pullman, Wash.

COLUMN: Wazzu football early outlook for 2025

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen Editor-in-Chief January 30, 2025

It’s still early, but why not take a look at how the Cougars might stack up in 2025 against their mixed bag of opponents next season. The Cougars have successfully hired a full slate of coaches and...

Nate Calmese (#8) is a player to watch for WSU basketball in 2025

COOVERT: Ten WSU players who could pop in 2025

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen Editor-in-Chief January 29, 2025

Taryn Vrieling, Volleyball Vrieling was the volleyball team’s breakout star last year. The junior was fourth on the team in kills and improved throughout the season. She led Idaho in kills as...

COLUMN l The Committee got it right and wrong

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen Editor-in-Chief December 9, 2024

When the College Football Playoff committee released its final rankings and playoff bracket on Sunday, there was a massive controversy among fans of college football over who should get the final spot...

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