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After more than a century of competition, the University of Washington and Washington State University have decided to discontinue their men’s basketball series, citing a waning significance of the matchup.
The potential discontinuation of the UW and WSU men's basketball matchup reflects broader changes in college athletics, from transfer portal dynamics to name, image and likeness compensation, while honoring a century‑plus legacy.
Arizona's men's basketball team has announced that the 2026 Red‑Blue Showcase will take place on September 26, 2026, followed by a Post/Move Concert and a football game against Washington State. The roster includes returning players Ivan Kharchenkov and Motiejus Krivas, transfer Derek Dixon, and high‑school standouts Caleb Holt and Cameron Holmes. ESPN ranks the Wildcats No. 10 in its early Top 25, and the showcase serves as a final preview before the team travels to Lithuania in August.
Despite a standout season that included 17.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, Braden Huff was left off The Field of 68's top‑50 returning players list, raising questions about recognition of Gonzaga’s core.