Spring 2026
Remembering Raveling
George Raveling, legendary Washington State University basketball coach, left an indelible mark on the Coug community. » More ...
Basketball
Spring 2026
Memories of Coach George Raveling
Legendary Washington State University basketball coach George Raveling died September 1, 2015, at 88. Here, alumni, friends, and fans share their favorite memories of the beloved coach.
In the athletic office
Summer and fall of 1974, I worked in the athletic office at WSU. I look back on it with the fondest memories. Here I was, a June ’74 grad, getting to work for Raveling, (Jim) Sweeney, and (Chuck “Bobo”) Brayton. Wow. I felt privileged. They were all great to work for/with, but Coach Raveling stood out to me because he made a point of acknowledging everyone in the office (and) was genuine … » More …
Fall 2025
Mark Schuster and Gene Conley
Collecting memorabilia from a national champion in both basketball and baseball » More ...
Winter 2024
WSU honors sports legends
Four outstanding athletes and a legendary coach were inducted into the 2024 WSU Sports Hall of Fame. » More ...
Summer 2024
Hooping it up
WSU women's and men's basketball teams have achieved unparalled success in recent years. » More ...
Summer 2023
Paying for keeps
Washington State University alum Mark Schuster made an amazing find...and a connection to legendary Coach George Raveling. » More ...
Spring 2022
Turnaround year
15 years ago it was a T.A.Y. for Washington State University men’s basketball » More ...
Spring 2022
Standing tall
Washington State University and NBA star James Donaldson turns his struggles with mental health into hope. » More ...
Spring 2022
The turning point
When asked what the turning point was during the 2006-07 season coach Tony Bennett said:
“That game against Gonzaga.”
Bennett began his first season as the Cougar head coach with seven straight wins, marking the best start by a Pac-10 head coach in his inaugural season since 1951-52.
The winning streak was snapped by a loss at Utah, Dec. 2. Next up was a pivotal match-up against Gonzaga in Pullman three days later.
“That game was a big game for us,” remembers Kyle Weaver, a junior guard on the team. “Gonzaga was a solid team.”
Gonzaga established itself a perennial national power with a … » More …
Spring 2022
Finding out the meaning of T.A.Y. the hard way
T.A.Y. (Turnaround Year) was more than an acronym for the 2006-07 Cougar basketball team.
“That was not just a slogan for us,” remembers Kyle Weaver, a junior guard on the team. “We really took it to heart. It goes to the things we did to prepare for it to be a turnaround year.”
“We had a lot of tough, grueling workouts,” adds Weaver.
Weaver remembers seeing the director of strength and conditioning, David Lang, when arriving for the day’s workout session; in particular, the runs up the hills of Sunnyside Park in the summer heat.
“We came to the hill and said, ‘What’s about to … » More …