Spring 2022
Turnaround year
15 years ago it was a T.A.Y. for Washington State University men’s basketball » More ...
Basketball
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 …
Winter 2021
World of difference
Washington State University women's basketball draws outstanding players from around the globe. » More ...
Summer 2021
Bring out the best
George Raveling, Washington State University’s head men’s basketball coach from 1972 to 1983, loved every second of it. » More ...
Winter 2020
Guiding a transition game
Kyle Smith, the new WSU men's basketball coach, sees potential in the team. » More ...
Fall 2020
“The Voice”
Glenn Johnson has arguably the most recognizable voice in Pullman. » More ...
Fall 2020
Cougar confidential
Behind the costume of legendary fierce but friendly character Butch T. Cougar » More ...
Winter 2018
A sacrifice, forgotten not
World War I ended 100 years ago this November 11, where 116,516 Americans gave their lives. Forty-two of them had attended Washington State College and their names grace a plaque on the Veterans Memorial at the heart of the Pullman campus.
Ivan Price was one of the fallen.
Price graduated from Pullman High School in 1915. He played football, basketball, and track, and helped Pullman High to the state football and basketball championships his senior year.
That fall he entered WSC and played on the freshman basketball team. The following season, Price started as forward in all 26 games for a Crimson and Gray varsity … » More …