Cougars Portal Tracker: Who’s Departing, Who’s Arriving in Pullman?
Dealing with the realities of modern college athletics, the Washington State Cougars have seen a mass exodus of players from their 2025-26 roster hitting the transfer portal this spring.
Who will be departing Pullman? And which players will come to town as replacements from the portal? Check out our tracker often, as all scholarship players that announce their intentions to leave Washington State or to join the Cougars will be added in real time.
Cougars Leading Scorer Ace Glass Enters Transfer Portal as Roster Shakeup Continues
The biggest domino of the offseason has fallen for coach David Riley and the Washington State Cougars, as WCC All-Freshman Team selection and Second Team All-West Coast Conference guard Ace Glass has announced his intention to enter the transfer portal.
The Rancho Cucamonga, California native was a breakout star this past season, averaging 16.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. Glass shot an efficient 45.5% from the field, 36.4% from three-point range, and 88.2% from the free-throw line. He quickly established himself as one of the most dynamic and reliable scorers in the conference, emerging as a centerpiece of the Cougars’ offense.
Known for his ability to score in bunches, Glass brought a skill set that was largely unmatched on the roster — the ability to consistently create his own shot. He was equally comfortable scoring off the dribble or catching and firing, making him a constant threat in both half-court sets and transition.
Inside The Numbers: Why Cougars Faltered to Disappointing 12-20 Season
The Washington State Cougars’ 2025-26 season came to an ugly end Friday night with a 74-68 loss to the Portland Pilots in Las Vegas, finishing the year at 12–20 overall and going one-and-done in the WCC Tournament.
The Cougars had won the first two matchups against the Pilots earlier in the year, but were unable to complete the season sweep when it mattered most. The loss capped off what was ultimately a disappointing campaign for Washington State, which followed a familiar pattern from the previous season: a promising start that slowly unraveled during the second half of the year.
Down the stretch, the Cougars struggled mightily. They finished just 4–11 in their final 15 games and went only 1–8 in there last nine in WCC play. It was the program’s first sub-.500 finish since the final season under former head coach Ernie Kent, when Washington State went 11–21 overall in 2018-19.
WSU Men’s Basketball Eliminated By Portland in WCC Second Round
The No. 8-seeded Washington State Cougars men’s basketball team went one-and-done in the West Coast Conference Tournament following a 74-68 loss to No. 9 Portland in the second round on Friday, March 6, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.
Following a first-round bye, the Cougars appeared to lack confidence on offense in a season-ending defeat against a frisky Pilots group. Portland took away WSU’s 3-point bread and butter, and the Cougars looked lost offensively.
WCC Bracket Announced: Cougars Will Play Friday vs. Pepperdine or Portland
The West Coast Conference men’s basketball tournament bracket has been released with the Washington State Cougars holding the No. 8 seed and awaiting a second-round game against either the Portland Pilots or the Pepperdine Waves.
Pepperdine has beaten Portland twice in the regular season and will aim to complete the season sweep for a shot at a second round rematch against Washington State. As the old saying goes, it’s hard to beat a team three times in a row, which will be tested both in the opening round game as well as the second round game if the Cougars face the Pilots.
Regardless, the Cougars will play Friday night against a team they have already beaten with a chance to extend their season.
Cougars Capsized by Waves, Lose 88-79 in Malibu
Closing out what has been a frustrating and disappointing regular season, the Washington State Cougars couldn’t overcome a poor start and dropped their finale in an 88–79 loss to Pepperdine in Malibu.
Despite the final score appearing somewhat competitive, the game was far more lopsided than the final score suggests, as Washington State used a garbage time run to make the end tally seem closer than it really was. The Cougars trailed by as many as 20 points with 8:30 remaining in the second half and were still down 16, 74–58, with just five minutes to play before a late run narrowed the gap.
With the loss, Washington State falls to 12–19 overall and 7–11 in West Coast Conference play, finishing eighth in the conference standings. In a year full of bad losses, this latest setback may be arguably the team’s most disappointing of the season, coming against a Pepperdine squad that entered the matchup in last place in the WCC. Even more concerning is the Cougars’ continued inability to win away from home. Washington State finished the regular season with just one Division I road victory outside the state of Washington.
Washington State Blows Another Halftime Lead in Embarrassing 67-66 Loss to LMU
Continuing to excel at snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, the Washington State Cougars suffered yet another brutal loss on Wednesday night, falling 67-66 to Loyola Marymount after blowing a 15-point halftime lead. It was a loss that felt all too familiar for a team that has struggled to put together a full 40-minute game this season.
Washington State looked to be in complete control early. The Cougars stormed into halftime with a commanding 39-24 advantage, getting whatever they wanted on offense for the most part and forcing LMU to take contested two-point jump shots away from the basket.
But as has been the case too frequently this season, the second half was a different game for all of the worst reasons as a double-digit lead evaporated and the Lions came roaring back to steal the win. Wednesday night adds to a growing list of games in which Washington State has surrendered sizable second-half leads, as the Cougars have now lost games while being up 12,17, and 15 points in the final 20 minutes this year.
Washington State Fizzles in Second Half, Saint Mary’s Pulls Away for 83-67 Win
The Washington State Cougars hung with Saint Mary's for nearly 27 minutes on Saturday night, but a cold half from beyond the arc and a lack of stops down the stretch allowed the favored Gaels to pull away for an 83–67 victory in Pullman.
For much of the game, the Cougars showed they were capable of competing with one of the top teams in the West Coast Conference. However, they needed to play at their best for 40 minutes and once Saint Mary’s started to pull away, Washington State wasn’t able to make another run to get back in it in the closing minutes.
Washington State shot the ball from three-point range really well in the first half, going 7-12 from downtown, sending coach David Riley’s team into the break trailing 40-39.
Washington State Loses to Santa Clara, Dips Back Below .500 Mark in WCC
Unable to keep its winning streak intact, Washington State fell 96–92 to first-place Santa Clara on Saturday in a frustrating loss that summed up the Cougars’ inconsistent season. When the offense is clicking, the defense struggles, and when the defense tightens up, the offense disappears.
Unfortunately for Washington State, that imbalance showed up once again against the Broncos, dropping the Cougars to 11–15 overall and 6–7 in WCC play, tying them for fifth place in the conference standings.
Offensively, Washington State did plenty of things well on Saturday. The Cougars have now scored over 90 points in back-to-back home games, including a 100-plus point performance against Portland on January 31. Against Santa Clara, they shot the ball efficiently and with confidence, especially from beyond the arc. Washington State connected on 13 of 25 three-point attempts, a strong 52%, keeping them within striking distance throughout the game.
Second Half Struggles Doom Washington State Cougars in Loss to Oregon State
Letting a double-digit lead slip away in a disastrous final 20 minutes in Corvallis, the Cougars missed out on an excellent opportunity to make up ground in the WCC standings.
Cougars Smash Pilots 104-74, Run WCC Win Streak to Three Games
Hitting triple digits on the scoreboard, the Cougars lit up the net on Saturday with arguably the best offensive showing of the David Riley era. How did Wazzu roll past Portland for a third straight WCC win?
Washington State Men’s Basketball Exacts Revenge Against Seattle U
The Cougars men’s basketball team avenged a loss to the Redhawks earlier in the season with a 70-58 victory.
Washington State Smashes Pepperdine 95-79, Moves to 4-5 In WCC Play
Finally snapping a lengthy losing streak, the Cougars found their jump shot against a struggling Pepperdine squad, breezing past the Waves in what the program hopes will be a momentum-building victory.
Hot Shooting Not Enough as Cougars Lose to Dons 85-80
Despite enjoying their best shooting performance of the season in San Francisco, the Cougars couldn’t get quite enough defensive stops to beat the Dons on the road. What went wrong late to prevent Wazzu from landing a big win?
Washington State Drops Close Game to Saint Mary’s, Slips to 3-2 in WCC Play
Several second half runs positioned the Cougars to pull off an upset in Moraga against one of the WCC’s premier programs, but time ran out before a comeback could fully materialize. Is a close call against Saint Mary’s a positive sign moving forward?
Stock Watch: Who Starred in Washington State’s 78-76 Win vs. Loyola Marymount?
Overcoming an ugly start on their home court, the Cougars raced back to take a halftime lead and held on late for a close win over Loyola Marymount. Who impressed the most in Wazzu’s second WCC victory?
Washington State Uses Late Comeback to Beat Portland in WCC Opener
Despite losing a big halftime lead and allowing the Pilots to steer back ahead in the second half, the Cougars battled back to open the WCC schedule with a key road win. Who stood out for Wazzu at the Chiles Center?
Ace Glass’s 24 Points Lead Cougars to 84-78 Win Over Mercer
Looking to turn the corner after a slow start, while the Mercer Bears fought them to the finish, the Cougars appear to be trending in the right direction with two straight wins heading into WCC play next week.
Underdog Cougars Hang Tough, Come Up Short in 68-61 Loss to USC
For most of Sunday’s contest, the Cougars stood toe-to-toe with their former Pac-12 foe in Los Angeles. But despite clear improvements, their losing streak increased to five with subpar shooting doing them in against the Trojans.
Analysis: Evaluating Washington State Men’s Basketball Through First Third of Season
Winning just three of their first 10 games, the Cougars haven’t come close to meeting expectations under second-year coach David Riley. What’s gone wrong and who has stood out as a bright spot despite those struggles?
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