The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

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

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 managing editor July 6, 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...

Senior right-handed pitcher Ryan Walker winds up to throw a pitch against USC on Friday at Bailey-Brayton Field.

PRO COUGS TRACKER: Former WSU pitcher debuts with Giants; Gueye, Powell committed to NBA Draft

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen managing editor June 8, 2023

Another pro Coug made it to the big leagues, Elyse Bennett is back to scoring goals in Washington and Mohammed Gueye and Justin Powell are committed to the NBA Draft. Baseball Ryan Walker, who...

WSU women’s basketball team dances to “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!” by Shania Twain  after winning an NCAA womens basketball game against Oregon State, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

2022–23 WSU athletics: year in review

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief May 23, 2023

  All but Track and Field is over for WSU athletics in the 2022-23 athletics year. With that brings a flood of memories of the good and the bad of the past year. Several programs had their best years...

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 managing editor May 18, 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...

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 has landed another serious scorer from the portal, this time with national championship experience: Joseph Yesufu.

WSU men’s hoops lands second transfer, national champion Joseph Yesufu

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor April 28, 2023

WSU men's basketball has landed another serious scorer from the portal, this time coming from a blue-blood program and carrying national championship experience. Joseph Yesufu is a 6-foot combo guard who...

WSU women’s basketball team dances to “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!” by Shania Twain  after winning an NCAA womens basketball game against Oregon State, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Beyond the Box Score: moments that made Pullman sports

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen managing editor April 20, 2023

The 2022–23 season saw a star junior guard from New Zealand lead the Cougars to a Pac-12 Championship, a high school senior set his school’s 3-point record and a transfer linebacker who found incredible...

WSU guard TJ Bamba drives toward the hoop during an NCAA mens basketball game against Utah, Dec. 4.

Former Cougs Bamba, Wilson announce transfer destinations

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor April 18, 2023

The Cougs have managed to keep the team more intact this year than last, but still, two different players who got minutes last season have announced the schools where they will look to finish out their...

WSU guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5) drives toward the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona in Beasley Coliseum, Feb. 20.

WAZZU WEEKLY: The legend continues for Charlisse Leger-Walker

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen managing editor April 14, 2023

WSU women’s basketball senior Charlisse Leger-Walker broke some news April 4 while speaking with student media about her future. However, WSU men’s basketball senior TJ Bamba announced his next...

WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye drives toward the hoop during an NCAA mens basketball game against Utah, Dec. 4.

Gueye, Powell declare for NBA Draft

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor April 7, 2023

Since the last two Cougs – Dishon Jackson and TJ Bamba – declared their departure into the transfer portal, two more have also put out declarations about their futures as Mouhamed Gueye and Justin...

Butch T. Cougar crowd surfs in the student section during an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Sep. 24.

Why being a WSU fan means so much

BRANDON WILLMAN, Editor-in-chief April 1, 2023

Everyone wants to see their favorite sports teams succeed, but not everyone is willing to put in the effort to actively support their favorite team in person. At any level, seeing the support of friends,...

WSU baseball head coach Brian Green heads back to the dugout after a mound visit during an NCAA baseball game against Seattle University, March 7, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WAZZU WEEKLY: Baseball skids to six-game losing streak, football begins spring ball

SAM TAYLOR, Evergreen managing editor March 28, 2023

What started as Cougar baseball’s best start in over 40 years has slipped into a six-game skid, both basketball programs saw their season end over spring break and spring sports like track and field...

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