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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Jaylen Wells rises above the sea of defenders for a mid-range shot, Jan. 27, in Pullman, Wash.

Jaylen Wells drafted; Isaac Jones signs NBA contract

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor June 29, 2024

With the 39th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Memphis Grizzlies select Jaylen Wells from Washington State University. When those words were read, Wells’ goal when he came to WSU came true. He was now...

76ers at Wizards 2/25/18 via Wikimedia

DANIEL: I’m glad NBA Stars miss out if they miss games

IBRAHIM DANIEL March 5, 2024

This past offseason the NBA added a rule for award selections: to be eligible for any Award/All-Star team and All-NBA team you must play a minimum of 65 out of the season's 82 games. They implemented this...

The Blazers are projected to end up with a top five pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, finishing with two picks in the NBA lottery.

The dismal state of the Portland Trail Blazers

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor January 18, 2024

Entering their Wednesday night matchup with the Brooklyn Nets Jan. 17, the Portland Trail Blazers are 10-29 and are the No. 14 seed in the Western Conference, just three games ahead of the San Antonio...

NBA player Draymond Green

The NBA (also) has a culture problem

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor December 15, 2023

Trigger warning: this article discusses cases on sexual assault and may be triggering to some readers There is an inconsistency, not only in the NBA but across most professional sports leagues, in suspension...

Rueben Chinyelu skies through the air for a dunk during the first half of the Cougs 82-72 win over EWU, Nov. 27, in Pullman, Wash.

Rueben Chinyelu featured in NBA Africa documentary series

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor November 30, 2023

Released on Nov. 21, NBA Africa’s first documentary series “Born and Bred” takes a look at prospects who are attending or previously attended NBA Academy Africa. The first episode of the five-part...

Hayden’s Most Improved Players, one month in

Hayden’s Most Improved Players, one month in

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

The NBA’s Most Improved Player Award is one of the hardest awards to pin down. There are many schools of thought. Sometimes it is given to bench players who cut out a big role in the starting lineup,...

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...

WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye reaches for the ball during the tip-off of an NCAA men's basketball game against Northern Kentucky, Dec. 7.

Mouhamed Gueye stars in NBA Summer League

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor July 19, 2023

Most second-round picks do not end up contributing significantly to an NBA team. It is just the nature of the league, with only 15 players per roster and 60 in the draft every year there is only room for...

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 guard Justin Powell shoots the ball during an NCAA men's basketball game against Utah, Dec. 4.

Justin Powell to join Miami Heat for Summer League

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor June 22, 2023

After going undrafted, Justin Powell has signed with the Miami Heat to play in the NBA Summer League, according to his agent George Lanbgerg. He joins a long history of undrafted free agent signings...

Approximately half of the spring 2023 Evergreen sports section poses for a group photo in front of Murrow Hall, May 4, 2023.

WAZZU WEEKLY: Thank you, sports readers

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor May 17, 2023

The last two weeks have seen Pac-12 Championships for tennis, track and field, and rowing, the Women’s Golf NCAA West Regionals hosted by WSU at the Palouse Ridge Golf Course and Pullman High School...

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.

What happened to Game 6 Klay?

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen sports co-editor May 15, 2023

Klay Thompson had a reputation. The former Coug who has spent his decade-plus NBA career with the Golden State Warriors was a key contributor to the Dubs’ four championships in eight years dynasty,...

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