Misunderstood with his eccentric father, former WSU forward DJ Rodman is...
<p><p>LOS ANGELES – The boy grew up with a shadow that was never there.</p></p><p><p>People would form impressions of DJ Rodman before they ever shook his hand,...
View ArticleBenny G Show, Ep. 2: Ben Gregg welcomes Ryan Nembhard to the podcast, talks...
<p><p>Ben Gregg played a pivotal role in luring Creighton transfer guard Ryan Nembhard to Gonzaga this offseason.</p></p><p><p>So it makes sense that he able to...
View ArticleGonzaga rewind: Defense, Anton Watson’s epic effort and tournament takeaways
<p><p>HONOLULU – Gonzaga’s high-powered offenses received most of the kudos as the Zags cemented their status as a national power.</p></p><p><p>The defense often...
View ArticleBalanced No. 23 Washington State rolls to seventh straight win, routs UMass...
<p><p>From staff reports</p></p><p><p>CANCUN, Mexico – The No. 23 Washington State women’s basketball team just keeps...
View ArticleAndrej Jakimvoski's big first half carries Washington State past Utah...
<p><p>From staff reports</p></p><p><p>PULLMAN – Andrej Jakimovski made quick work of Utah Tech on Friday.</p></p><p><p>Washington State’s...
View ArticleNCAA president proposes new subdivision for high-revenue Division I programs
<p><p>NCAA president Charlie Baker has proposed a new subdivision within Division I athletics that would allow for direct compensation of athletes by the sport’s highest-revenue programs,...
View ArticlePac-12 basketball power ratings: Arizona on top after the conference’s best...
<p><p>After a desultory opening month, the Pac-12 produced its best weekend of the season.</p></p><p><p>Check that: Its best weekend in...
View ArticleAnalysis: After UW’s hot start and upset of Gonzaga, are the Husky men for real?
<p><p>SEATTLE – When the Washington men’s basketball team trailed by 11 points early in the second half against then-No. 7 Gonzaga last Saturday, Keion Brooks Jr. knew what UW fans were...
View ArticleBest of the West rankings: Tommy Lloyd and Arizona remain on top, with...
<p><p>There was no luck involved in Utah’s upset of 14th-ranked Brigham Young last weekend.</p></p><p><p>The Utes grabbed a double-digit halftime advantage and led...
View ArticleCourt sets aside NCAA transfer rule, meaning 2nd-time transfers can play, for...
<p><p>A federal judge in West Virginia issued a 14-day temporary restraining order Wednesday against the NCAA, allowing two-time transfers to play immediately, at least for...
View ArticleBenny G Show, Ep. 3: The Rick Clark-Ben Gregg charitable connection, a...
<p><p>Rick Clark and Ben Gregg are quickly becoming the John Stockton and Karl Malone of charitable work around the community.</p></p><p><p>Known around Spokane for...
View ArticleSo you want to be an NIL agent? There's very little stopping you.
<p><p>If you’re reading this, congratulations, you are a name, image and likeness (NIL) agent! Find a college athlete to represent. Hop on LinkedIn and mingle. Go crazy, if you want,...
View ArticleWashington Supreme Court hands control over Pac-12 back to WSU, OSU in...
<p><p>The Washington Supreme Court gave Washington State and Oregon State another victory Friday over the control of what’s left of the Pac-12 Conference giving the two schools...
View ArticleNCAA Tournament's return to Spokane serving as motivation for Boise...
<p><p>LAS VEGAS – So far, Tyson Degenhart and Max Rice have one guaranteed trip to Spokane this season. Boise State’s nonconference schedule takes the Broncos through Spokane on Thursday...
View ArticleJake Kyman's emergence adds to one of Eastern Washington's...
<p><p>During the most recent offseason, when David Riley discussed how Eastern Washington would replace the production of its since-departed top three scorers, he pointed to the importance...
View ArticleCharlisse Leger-Walker's second triple double of the season sparks...
<p><p>From staff reports</p></p><p><p>PULLMAN – Charlisse Leger-Walker did a little bit of everything in Washington State’s 95-48 women’s basketball victory over...
View ArticleBenny G Show, Ep. 4: With Jordan on board, the Gregg brothers go one-on-one,...
<p><p>From staff reports</p></p><p><p>Even at 6-foot-10, it’s nice to have a big brother who looks out for you.</p></p><p><p>For Gonzaga...
View ArticleAs Pac-12 play begins, Arizona is on top (and it’s not close) as CU, USC,...
<p><p>The Pac-12’s postseason fate won’t be sealed for three months, but decades of data allow us to sketch a gloomy outlook.</p></p><p><p>A clear correlation exists...
View ArticlePac-12 women: L.A. rivalry heats up among crowded top of conference
<p><p>Nothing is hotter than Los Angeles in the sizzling world of Pac-12 women’s basketball.</p></p><p><p>UCLA is ranked a school-record No. 2 in the AP poll, behind...
View ArticleEvan Manning brings basketball pedigree, familiarity with Tommy Lloyd to...
<p><p>Because Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd has never lost a full-time basketball-oriented staffer since he took over the Wildcats in 2021, he doesn’t usually have job...
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