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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4226"] Washington State Cougars guard Tomas Thrastarson (5) grabs the inbounds pass against the San Francisco Dons in the second half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Keeping
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The Washington State Cougars men's basketball lost two more names to the transfer portal, as Tomas Thrastarson and Parker Gerrits have announced their decision to enter and pursue a new school for 2026-27. Thrastarson, a Thorlákshöfn, Iceland native, appeared in 19 games this past season after missing
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Washington State senior Simon Hildebrandt attempts a jump shot during a regular season game against the Pacific Tigers. Credit: Ashley Davis [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] After what may have been their worst performance of the 2025–2026
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Washington State Cougars forward ND Okafor posts up against USC in a basketball game. Credit: Washington State Cougars/Instagram [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] LOS ANGELES, Calif. - In the opening minutes of the Washington State Cougars latest road
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="6508"] Washington State Cougars guard Adria Rodriguez (13) waits for play to resume against the New Mexico Lobos in the second half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption]
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Washington State Cougars sophomore Tomas Thrastarson drives to the basket for a layup against the Nevada Wolfpack. Credit: Washington State Men’s Basketball/Instagram [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] PULLMAN, Wash. - Following a 78-64 loss to the
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Embed from Getty Images Washington State men’s basketball wrapped up a 1–2 showing this past week in the Maui Invitational, defeating Division II Chaminade 90–85, losing a shootout to Arizona State 100–94, and falling to Seton Hall 75–61. For the most part, the Cougars continued
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Finding a rhythm back at their home arena, the Washington State Cougars defeated the St. Thomas Tommies 81–71 to earn their first win of the 2025-26 season and improve to 1–2 overall. The final score made the game appear closer than it was, as the Tommies closed
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Opening the 2025-26 season in disappointing fashion against their cross-state rivals, the Washington State Cougars lost a close one by the score of 83-81 to the Idaho Vandals on Monday. Washington State was down 76-60 with less than six minutes left, but nearly pulled off a
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="991"] ND Okafor will look to take on an increased role for Washington State in his second season on campus. Credit: ND Okafor/Instagram [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] With the Washington State Cougars basketball season starting in less
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Washington State guard Tomas Thrastarson takes a jump shot during a game against the Georgetown Hoyas. Credit: Washington State Men’s Basketball/Instagram [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] This summer, Emerald City Spectrum will be taking a look