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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...

Isaiah Watts shoots from downtown against the Trojans, Feb. 29, in Pullman, Wash

Men’s basketball conference opponents announced for 2024

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor June 6, 2024

The West Coast Conference released the conference matchups for the 2024–25 men’s basketball season Thursday. Among the teams coming to Pullman is Gonzaga, the in-state foes that have avoided Beasley...

Isaiah Watts carefully watches the hands of Oregon's ball handler, Jan. 6, in Pullman, Wash.

David Riley’s hiring a full circle moment for one current Coug

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor April 11, 2024

When WSU Athletics announced the hiring of former Eastern Washington University basketball head coach David Riley as the Cougs newest head honcho, it was even more special for one of the current players...

Jaylen Wells high-points the ball as he looks to make a play, Jan. 13, in Pullman, Wash.

Jaylen Wells: The hidden gem unlocking WSU’s potential

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 29, 2024

Flashback to April 18, 2023. At exactly 11 a.m., a Sacramento-born Division II basketball player from Sonoma State, a team coming off a 13-17 season, took to X (then Twitter) to make his announcement.  Intermittent...

WSU men's basketball head coach Kyle Smith argues with an official during an NCAA men's basketball game against Utah, Dec. 4.

The Kyle Smith ‘experience’

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 29, 2024

Kyle Smith is in his fifth season as head coach of the WSU men’s basketball team. The program did not have a winning record in the seven seasons before his hire. They had not made the NCAA Tournament...

WSU guard Myles Rice passes the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball match against UW, Feb. 4, 2024, in Seattle.

Myles Rice — WSU basketball’s greatest freshman

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 28, 2024

After tying the Pac-12 record with his seventh Pac-12 Freshman of the Week award for his performance against Cal and Stanford, it is clear that Myles Rice is the single greatest freshman in WSU men's...

Rueben Chinyelu celebrates toward the WSU crowd after a big upset win over Arizona, Jan. 13, in Pullman, Wash.

Americas Team: Mens basketball takeover national spotlight

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 24, 2024

Coming in ranked No. 21 in the nation and heading into Arizona’s home court, national conversations surrounding the WSU men’s basketball (21-6, 12-4 Pac-12) team were hesitant to name the Cougs as...

Myles Rice hangs on the rim after the anthem plays, Feb. 15, in Pullman, Wash.

David vs Goliath: Can MBB find magic in Tucson once again

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 22, 2024

Last season, a sub-.500 WSU men’s basketball team infiltrated one of the hardest places to play in college basketball and beat a then-No. 5/4 ranked Arizona Wildcats team on their hardwood. This season,...

WSU center Oscar Cluff looks for a pass during an NCAA men’s basketball game against Stanford, Feb. 17. 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Stanford win proves WSU’s defense is legit

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 22, 2024

One thing about No. 21 WSU men’s basketball (20-6, 11-4 Pac-12) 72-59 win over Stanford (12-13, 7-8) stood out: the defense. It’s been the thing that really has stood out the entire season, after all,...

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

WSU MBB ‘obsessed with winning now’

BRANDON WILLMAN, Multimedia editor February 17, 2024

What does domination look like? What does getting your revenge look like?  Domination is having two questionable calls late in the game not mean a thing because you’re up 20 with under two minutes...

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