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# Washington State Signs Division II Star Lazerek Houston
- URL: https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/washington-state-cougars-sign-division-ii-star-lazerek-houston/
- Published: 2026-04-18T20:46:15.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-08T06:15:05.000Z
- Author: Jacob Stevenson
- Tags: News, Recruiting, Cougars Men's Basketball, Lazerek Houston

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![  Taking his talents from Division II Central Missouri to Washington State, the Cougars signed Lazerek Houston out of the transfer portal.  ](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1d/f2/1df2f77b-83dd-4bc0-a6d2-6d1bb5df89a3/content/images/2026/10/628881136_18221287447312001_1598747641262793532_n-format-original.jpg)

Taking his talents from Division II Central Missouri to Washington State, the Cougars signed Lazerek Houston out of the transfer portal. \[/caption\]

As coach David Riley continues to rebuild the roster, the Washington State Cougars have landed another transfer from the portal, this time from the Division II ranks with Lazerek Houston coming to Pullman from Central Missouri.

A smaller point guard at 6-0 and 155 pounds, Houston is coming off an outstanding true freshman season. He shot 46.2% from the field, 36.8% from three-point range, and 75.2% from the free-throw line. Overall, he averaged 20.8 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game, showcasing his ability to impact the game in multiple ways. He was also named the MIAA Player and Freshman of the Year.

> NEWS: Central Missouri PG Lazerek Houston will enter the transfer portal, per agent Duncan Lloyd. The MIAA Player and Freshman of the Year is the No. 1 freshman in DraftExpress's D2 model, averaging 20.8 points and 5.1 assists per game. [pic.twitter.com/k44lI6TQaE](https://t.co/k44lI6TQaE?ref=emeraldcityspectrum.com)— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) [March 17, 2026](https://twitter.com/DraftExpress/status/2033924065321222583?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=emeraldcityspectrum.com)

Before signing with Central Missouri, Houston was a First Team All-State selection at Lincoln Northeast High School in Nebraska.

Washington State beat out Boise State, Houston’s other finalist, to secure his commitment as the talented guard takes his talents to the Division I level. He brings explosiveness to the guard position, with the ability to attack off the dribble and create his own shot. His athleticism stands out, especially in transition and when he needs to beat his defender off the dribble. He has also shown the ability to distribute as a facilitator at the point.

> D2 guard Lazerek Houston ([@LazerekH12](https://twitter.com/LazerekH12?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=emeraldcityspectrum.com)) tells me he is down to Boise State and Washington State.  
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> The freshman had a ridiculous freshman season averaging 20.8 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 5.1 APG, 46.2% FG, 368% 3FG.[pic.twitter.com/hZcvHedIiY](https://t.co/hZcvHedIiY?ref=emeraldcityspectrum.com)— Rising Ballers Network (@dylan\_lutey) [April 10, 2026](https://twitter.com/dylan%5Flutey/status/2042443273726214310?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=emeraldcityspectrum.com)

With that said, Houston will need to add strength and size to his lean frame as he transitions to playing against vastly superior competition in the Pac-12\. But it should help getting him into Wazzu’s strength and conditioning program this summer.

Regardless, Houston is a high-quality addition and a strong pickup for Riley’s squad. After losing nearly the entire roster from the 2025–2026 season, this is exactly the type of player Washington State can begin to build around moving forward.