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With the 2026 season still months away, recruiting for the class of 2027 is already beginning to take shape in Pullman. New Washington State Cougars head coach Kirby Moore has wasted little time putting together the foundation of his first full recruiting class, landing five commitments early in the cycle.
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The Gonzaga Bulldogs made a major frontcourt splash with the reported commitment of 6-10 Spanish forward Izan Almansa, setting up one of the most intriguing big man rotations in college hoops. Emerald City Spectrum reporter Howard Woodard spotlights Almansa’s journey from Real Madrid and G League Ignite to
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Keeping one of state’s prized 2027 recruits in town, the Washington Huskies made waves by landing O'Dea four-star defensive tackle Tevita Nonu, who selected UW over the likes of Big Ten rivals Oregon and UCLA among other Power 4 programs. Emerald City Spectrum reporter Aaron Coe
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The Washington State Cougars continued their aggressive offseason rebuild with another international addition, landing 6-7 wing Roman Stathis from Sydney, Australia. Stathis spent his lone prep season at Golden State Prep in Napa, California, and becomes one of several newcomers added to a dramatically reshaped Cougar roster heading into
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4515"] Stetson Hatters guard Ethan Copeland (1) attempts a three-point basket against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Now that most
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="6359"] Iowa Hawkeyes forward Ladji Dembele (13) looks to shoot against Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Juwan Gary (4) and forward Berke Buyuktuncel (9) during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.
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Jamari Phillips, a guard who spent the last two seasons with the Oregon Ducks, has committed to the Washington State Cougars, becoming another intriguing transfer portal addition in what has been a busy offseason for coach David Riley’s program. Over his two-year stint with the Ducks, Phillips averaged
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5229"] ASU Sun Devils center Massamba Diop (35) dunks the ball against the Kansas Jayhawks at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe on March 3, 2026. [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Bringing in a big fish from the transfer portal,
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="6026"] Providence Friars guard Jaylen Harrell (4) drives the ball while being defended by Fairleigh Dickinson Knights guard Joey Niesman (0) during the first half at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2829"] East Texas A&M Lions forward Ronnie Harrison (0) strips the ball from UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) in the second half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Continuing to restock their
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The Washington State Cougars have added another player to their roster for the 2026-27 season, signing former Wake Forest guard Sebastian Akins out of the transfer portal. He just completed his sophomore campaign with the Demon Deacons, starting eight games and averaging 5.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, and