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Men's basketball
Finally, a game. It's only been eight days since WSU played Buffalo, but it feels like we just went through an entire offseason. Tonight's game marks the end of the non-conference schedule, which is welcome news for those fans tired of seeing the Jackson States of the world on the schedule.
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Brooklyn Nets keen on ex-WSU coach Sampson | NBA - The News Tribune
Former Washington State University men’s basketball coach Kelvin Sampson is a leading candidate for the Brooklyn Nets’ vacant coaching position if Phil Jackson does not take the job, sources told ESPN.com and Yahoo Sports.
Conference Power Rankings: Pac-12 - Men's College Basketball Nation Blog - ESPN
10. Washington State. Three of the Cougars’ four losses have come by a combined five points. They’d be on a seven-game win streak if not for a two-point setback against Gonzaga. Brock Motum averages 19.9 points.
The 1-9, 0-2 Idaho State Bengals hope a break from Big Sky play results in a win over the 8-4 Washington State Cougars Saturday.
Cougars take home game on the road - Spokesman.com - Dec. 29, 2012
KENNEWICK – There was a time when Ken Bone wanted to play as many games in Pullman as possible. That’s where his Washington State team practices every day, the coach thought, so why shouldn’t they schedule all of their home games on their home floor?
Women's basketball
The men's team aren't the only ones returning to the court as WSU's women's team will head up to Spokane to face Gonzaga. WSU has lost to Gonzaga in the final seconds in two of the last three contests so hopefully today is the day they are able to get over the hump.
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GU, WSU women have growing rivalry - Spokesman.com - Dec. 29, 2012
Two of the last three Gonzaga-Washington State women’s basketball games have come down to the final seconds. In all three games, Gonzaga came out on top.