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Washington State University will host its annual 509 Classic on Dec. 22 at Veterans Arena in Spokane, while a week earlier the Cougars face Seattle University at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. Proceeds will fund the WSU men’s basketball excellence fund, and a single ticket grants entry to both events.
The two in-state programs will forgo a regular-season game this year, opting for an October exhibition in Seattle, as coaches reconsider the future of a historic rivalry.
Noah Riley, brother of Washington State basketball coach David Riley, has climbed from a Ravens research intern to a Giants quality‑control coach, leveraging a self‑published playbook and deep family ties to football.
Washington State ends a 301‑game streak with the Huskies, opting for an exhibition in Seattle as coaches debate the rivalry’s future and WSU hires fundraiser Tyler Mariucci.
The Wildcats will host Washington State on Dec. 9, with the Cougars financing a 2027 return game, while the women’s roster under Jenteal Jackson prepares for a packed schedule.
After a modest freshman season at Oregon, Jamari Phillips is looking to revitalize his career at Washington State, where coach David Riley sees a player who can thrive in a tailored system.
Washington State's newest forward, Ronnie Harrison, is poised to reshape the team's dynamics with his scoring and rebounding stats, offering a multi‑dimensional weapon for the Cougars.
San Diego State’s entry into the Pac‑12 brings a mix of veteran talent and fresh faces, positioning the Aztecs as a dark‑horse contender for the conference crown and a potential automatic tournament berth.
The revived Pac‑12 conference welcomes a mix of established programs and rising contenders, with Gonzaga projected as a top‑five national team, Utah State holding onto star Mason Falslev, and several schools navigating injuries, transfers and coaching changes.
The Washington State Cougars will open their 2026‑27 season against Duke on Nov. 21, 2026, at Acrisure Arena in Coachella Valley, marking the program’s second appearance in the Acrisure Series and the first meeting between the two schools.
Duke’s men’s basketball team will meet Washington State in a high‑profile Acrisure Series game at Palm Desert’s Acrisure Arena this November, with tickets slated to go on sale this June.
Duke will meet Washington State in a high‑profile showcase at Acrisure Arena on November 21, 2026, kicking off a six‑day tournament that features 28 teams across the West Coast.
Cedric Coward’s selection to the NBA’s 2025-26 All-Rookie First Team caps a rookie season that blended statistical excellence with a compelling personal narrative.
An analysis of 2026‑27 men's basketball head coach salaries shows the Mountain West and Pac‑12 diverge sharply, with the highest earners surpassing $3 million and the lowest barely crossing $1 million, underscoring financial inequities across the two leagues.