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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

Jaylen Wells celebrates during an NCAA mens basketball game against USC, Mar. 1, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

‘Rebuilding’ Cougar program sweeps Rodman’s Trojans

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor March 2, 2024

No. 19 WSU men’s basketball (22-7, 13-5 Pac-12) narrowly beat USC (11-17, 5-12 Pac-12), taking their first lead with less than a minute left. After losing to a mediocre Arizona State team on Saturday,...

WSU men’s basketball team celebrate with WSU guard DJ Rodman after the later-rescinded announcement that Rodman would be returning to the program for his 5th year before an NCAA men’s basketball game, Feb. 19, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU to go to war against Trojans in Pullman

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor February 29, 2024

The day has come. It has been almost a year since DJ Rodman played in Beasley Coliseum for his last time as a Coug. Now, he is back, this time in a different shade of red. No. 19 WSU men’s basketball...

WSU forward DJ Rodman celebrates after shooting a 3-pointer during an NCAA basketball game against California, Jan. 11.

COMMENTARY: Cougs lose DJ Rodman to transfer portal months after he promised to stay

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor May 6, 2023

WSU has lost another to the portal, and frankly, this one hurts. After saying he was going to graduate and leave the team, DJ Rodman excited Cougs everywhere when he announced his return for his fifth...

WSU guard TJ Bamba dunks the ball during an NCAA basketball game against Oregon, Feb. 19, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs take vital win over Ducks

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor February 21, 2023

Before tipoff against Oregon, DJ Rodman was celebrated as a four-year Coug and a senior. During his speech, he announced he is coming back for another year to the excitement of the entire crowd. It was...

WSU forward DJ Rodman celebrates after shooting a 3-pointer during an NCAA basketball game against California, Jan. 11.

Cougs to honor two seniors on Sunday

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor February 16, 2023

WSU men’s basketball is not an old team. Many key contributors are sophomores, juniors or even freshmen. However, the two seniors are some of the best-known faces on the team. On Sunday the Cougs...

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

WSU men’s basketball looks to add another win to its record against the Portland State Vikings on Dec. 13, who the Cougars (4-0) have never lost to across seven all-time matchups. The Vikings (1-1)...

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

The Cougars men’s basketball team will hit the road for the first time this season to face the Colorado University Buffaloes at 1 p.m. Saturday at the CU Events Center in Boulder, Colorado. The Buffaloes...

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

The WSU men’s basketball team defeated the Oregon State Beavers 59-55 after yet another nail-biting finish Wednesday at Beasley Coliseum. After sophomore guard Noah Williams made back-to-back, game-winning...

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