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Washington State University's men's and women's basketball teams compete in NCAA Division I, with both programmes playing home games at Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, Washington. The men's team, founded in 1902, has appeared in seven NCAA tournaments and reached the Final Four in 1941. The Cougars currently compete in the West Coast Conference, rejoining the Pac-12 Conference in July 2026.
The men's team experienced a historic breakthrough in 2024, ending a 16-year NCAA tournament drought with their first March Madness appearance since 2008. Head coach David Riley leads the programme in its second and final season as a WCC associate member. The women's team competes alongside the men in the WCC, both programmes navigating conference realignment while maintaining competitive schedules against regional rivals including Gonzaga, Oregon State, and Seattle University.
The Cougars' basketball legacy includes legendary figures who shaped the programme's identity. Klay Thompson, WSU's third all-time leading scorer, became an NBA superstar with the Golden State Warriors, earning four NBA championships. His No. 1 jersey was retired in 2020, making him only the second men's player to receive this honour. Tony Bennett, who coached from 2006 to 2009, won the Naismith Coach of the Year award in 2007 before leaving for Virginia. George Raveling made history as the first African American head coach in the Pacific Athletic Conference, coaching from 1972 to 1983.
Rivalries define Washington State basketball culture, particularly the annual matchups with Gonzaga and the state rivalry with Washington. The Cougars' passionate fanbase fills Beasley Coliseum, creating an electric atmosphere for home games. Student sections and alumni support remain strong, with former stars like Thompson regularly returning to support the programme. Community engagement extends beyond Pullman, with games played in Spokane and Seattle to connect with fans across Washington State.
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