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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

Head coach David Riley speaks at a press conference after the Cougars' 87-86 win over Pepperdine on Feb. 8 in Pullman, WASH.

COLUMN: Six transfer targets to fix a depleted WSU men’s roster

Connor Seuferling, Evergreen sports co-editor April 9, 2025

The WSU men’s basketball roster is in shambles. With Calmese and both Watts unlikely to return, head coach David Riley’s starting lineup and top-line depth have been completely depleted. The only...

WSU guard Astera Tuhina and a Saint Mary's player express frustration after a 50-50 play on Feb. 22, Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, WASH.

Cougar women hit hard: Five players hit the portal, including a trio of starters

Connor Seuferling, Evergreen sports co-editor April 1, 2025

Within the span of 24 hours, Cougar women's basketball lost three players to the transfer portal, punctuated by the latest announcement by point guard Astera Tuhina. The other transfers in the string of...

OP-ED: The effects of the transfer portal at WSU

DAVIS DELMAGE, Evergreen sports reporter February 6, 2025

One of the biggest changes to college sports over the last decade was the introduction of the transfer portal. It gives more flexibility to college athletes but takes away from the team aspect by affecting...

Defensive lineman Nusi Malani (15), Bryson Lamb (99) and Quinn Roff (20) lineup opposite Portland State offensive lineman in a football game against Portland State at Gesa Field in Pullman, WA Saturday, August 31, 2024.

Lamb, Leckner leave portal while Tialavea enters

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor January 17, 2025

It feels like the WSU football roster is going through a months-long game of musical chairs, with the transfer portal, Wake Forest and Oklahoma as their primary opponents, and as players continue to come,...

D-lineman Lamb returns to WSU, fortifying previously thin D-line

Connor Seuferling, Evergreen sports co-editor January 8, 2025

Just as reports initially released that WSU had hired South Dakota State's Jesse Bobbit as the team's new defensive coordinator, Bobbit and the Cougar defense received more good news. Defensive tackle...

Eckhaus returns from portal, QB room avoids disasterous collapse

Connor Seuferling, Evergreen sports co-editor January 8, 2025

After announcing on X that he would be entering the transfer portal until Jan. 5, senior quarterback Zevi Eckhaus is returning to WSU after no significant movement happened for Eckhaus in his week-long...

QB John Mateer looks down the field with hopes to make a big play, April 22.

Mateer Mishap: Transfer options to replace the FBS total TDs leader

Connor Seuferling, Evergreen sports co-editor December 17, 2024

With Monday's reports that WSU quarterback John Mateer plans to enter the transfer portal and the opening of multiple coaching positions this offseason, Cougar football head coach Jake Dickert will have...

WSU Running Back Wayshawn Parker handling a carry.

Cougs lose top running back Wayshawn Parker to transfer portal

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor December 5, 2024

The first domino has fallen. WSU true freshman running back Wayshawn Parker announced via X Thursday that he has entered the transfer portal. From Parker's statement: "First I would like to thank...

Joseph Yesufu attempts a three-pointer against Idaho, Nov. 6, in Pullman, Wash.

Portal movement continues for WSU basketball

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor May 17, 2024

The college basketball transfer portal’s entrance closed at the start of May, but those already in the portal still need to find their destinations. As two more former Cougs have announced their destinations,...

WSU senior guard Jabe Mullins talks to WSU senior forward Andrej Jakimovski during the Apple Cup, March 7 in Pullman, Wash.

Jakimovski, Mullins to transfer to the Rockies

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor April 25, 2024

Two more Cougs, both of them graduate transfers, have decided on their landing spots out of the transfer portal. Longtime Coug Andrej Jakimovski is headed to Colorado, while Jabe Mullins is headed to Montana...

Rueben Chinyelu thanking the crowd after showing out for the Cougs win over Cal, Feb. 15, in Pullman, Wash.

Rueben Chinyelu to transfer to Florida

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor April 18, 2024

After playing a key role for a WSU team that made it to the second round of the NCAA tournament, Rueben Chinyelu is transferring. WSU’s freshman blocks record holder is headed to Florida, joining a team...

WSU wide receiver Tsion Nunnally warms-up before the 2022 Spring Game, April 23, at Martin Stadium.

Pair of Cougar wide receivers enter transfer portal

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor April 17, 2024

On April 16, 2024, the Spring Transfer portal window officially opened for underclassmen and two WSU wide receivers have announced their intentions.  The first is redshirt sophomore Tsion Nunnally,...

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