Media Roundup: Feb. 28

• Recaps of Washington State University's 51-49 overtime win against No. 14 Arizona State University are available from The Kitsap Sun, The Crimson ZZU, and The Arizona Republic.
• SI.com's Nicki Jhabvala highlights the Cougars' victory as the most thrilling of the day.
• Former Cougar standout Kyle Weaver started at forward for the Oklahoma City Thunder and played nearly 39 1/2 minutes in the Thunder's 99-92 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Weaver was playing in place of injured forward Kevin Durant and tallied eight points, two blocked shots, two rebounds, and two steals.

Cougs pull off OT stunner against No. 14 ASU

Senior guard Taylor Rochestie's long 3-point shot with 2.3 seconds remaining lifted the Washington State University men's basketball team to a 51-49 overtime win over No. 14 Arizona State University Saturday in Pullman.

Rochestie finished the game with nine points and helped send the Cougars' five seniors out with a win in their regular-season home finale. Freshman guard Klay Thompson had 17 points to lead all WSU scorers, while senior center Aron Baynes added 11.

The official Cougar athletics site has a game recap and box score. Additional coverage is available from SportsLink, CougFan.com, CougZone.com, and CougCenter.

Media Roundup: Feb. 27 (Part II)

• Game advances for tomorrow's men's basketball matchup between surging Washington State University and Arizona State University are available from SportsLink, The Seattle P-I, and FoxSports.com.
• Former Cougar guard Kyle Weaver came off the bench and played nearly 28 minutes in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 110-108 overtime loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Weaver scored four points and The Oklahoman reports he stripped the ball from Dallas' Josh Howard in the final seconds of regulation to help send the game to overtime.

Cougs to take on Sun Devils in home finale

Game advances for tomorrow's men's basketball matchup between Washington State University and Arizona State University are available from the official Cougar athletics site, the official Sun Devils athletics site, and The Arizona Republic. Tomorrow's opening tip is set for 2 p.m.

Media Roundup: Feb. 27

• Game recaps from Washington State University's 69-53 men's basketball win over Arizona State University are available from The News Tribune, The Crimson ZZU, The Arizona Republic, and The Tucson Citizen.
• ESPN senior basketball writer Andy Katz highlights the Cougars' win over the Wildcats and writes that WSU is likely ensuring some sort of postseason with this late run.
• The Daily Evergreen features Cougar seniors Caleb Forrest, Daven Harmeling, Taylor Rochestie, Aron Baynes and Ryan Bailey. A separate piece spotlights Rochestie's contributions.
• SportsLink includes bonus quotes from last night's postgame interviews.
• FoxSports.com provides a new team report for WSU.

Second-half surge lifts WSU over Arizona, 69-53

Senior guard Taylor Rochestie scored 17 points to help lead the Washington State University men's basketball team to a 69-53 win over the University of Arizona Thursday night in Pullman.

The Cougars trailed by as many as 10 points in the first half, but opened the second half with a 21-6 run and never looked back. WSU wound up shooting 68 percent from the field in the second half while holding the Wildcats to 34.8 percent.

Klay Thompson had 16 points for the Cougars and Caleb Forrest added 15.

The official WSU athletics site has a game recap and box score. Additional coverage is available from SportsLink, The Seattle P-I, The Daily Evergreen, CougFan.com, CougZone.com, and CougCenter.

Media Roundup: Feb. 26

• The Tucson Citizen provides a game advance for tonight's men's basketball matchup between Washington State University and the University of Arizona.
• CougFan.com features the efforts of Daven Harmeling and Abe Lodwick to overcome their shooting woes.
• Bruce Pascoe of The Arizona Star blogs on the Wildcats' effective use of a trapping zone defense in the last meeting with WSU.
• SportsLink includes a game capsule and links to an NBA.com interview with former Cougar guard Josh Akognon.

Media Roundup: Feb. 25 (Part III)

• Game advances for tomorrow's men's basketball contest between Washington State University and the University of Oregon are available from The Seattle P-I and The Daily Evergreen.
• The Daily Evergreen assesses the Cougars' aspirations of making the field for this year's NCAA Tournament.

Media Roundup: Feb. 25 (Part II)

• Game advances for tomorrow's men's basketball matchup between Washington State University and the University of Arizona are available from SportsLink and the official Cougar athletics site.
• The Seattle Times includes WSU coach Tony Bennett's thoughts on seniors Taylor Rochestie, Aron Baynes, Caleb Forrest, and Daven Harmeling. A separate piece features Rochestie.
• The Crimson ZZU reports the Cougars worked against full-court pressure and getting back on defense in today's team practice.
• AthlonSports.com highlights the Cougars' upcoming game with Arizona State University.
• The Orange County Register provides a team-by-team look at the Pac-10 race heading into the final 10 games of the season.

Media Roundup: Feb. 25

• Game advances for tomorrow's men's basketball matchup between Washington State University and the University of Arizona are available from The Arizona Daily Star and the official Wildcats athletics site.
• The Crimson ZZU reports the Cougars focused primarily on defense in Tuesday's team practice.
• WSU coach Tony Bennett comments on the battle for sixth place in the Pac-10 Conference in a piece in The News Tribune.

Media Roundup: Feb. 24 (Part III)

• CougCenter provides a transcript of Washington State University men's basketball coach Tony Bennett's weekly radio show.
• The Seattle P-I features the left-handed players in the Pac-10. The Cougars have a conference-leading five southpaws on their roster.
• Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks tells The Oklahoman that former WSU guard Kyle Weaver will continue to see extensive action for the rest of the season regardless of whether he's in the starting lineup.

Media Roundup: Feb. 24 (Part II)

• SportsLink reports former Washington State University men's basketball coach Dick Bennett addressed the team at the end of today's practice.
• The Seattle Times notes that among Cougar coaches, only the Bennetts, Dick and Tony, have won games at 44-year-old Pauley Pavilion.
• Former Cougar guard Kyle Weaver's streak of consecutive starts for the Oklahoma City Thunder ended at 11 games. Weaver came off the bench in the team's 93-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night and he scored 16 points in nearly 23 1/2 minutes of action. The official Thunder blog provides details about Weaver's contributions and his matchup with Lakers guard Kobe Bryant.

Media Roundup: Feb.24

• The official Arizona State University athletics site provides a game advance for Thursday's men's basketball game at Washington State University.
• SportsLink details an altercation between Cougar radio announcer Bud Nameck and a UCLA fan at Saturday's basketball game.
• CougFan.com features some of the national attention that WSU's win over the Bruins has generated.

Media Roundup: Feb. 23 (Part II)

• The Los Angeles Times features Washington State University men's basketball guard Taylor Rochestie.
• The Crimson ZZU provides photos from the Cougars' trip to Los Angeles.
• The Register Guard ranks WSU seventh in its Pac-10 ratings.

Media Roundup: Feb. 23

• FoxSports.com provides a new Washington State University men's basketball team report.
• The Daily Evergreen recaps the Cougars' 82-81 road win over UCLA.
• SportsLink reports former WSU guard Mac Hopson earned Western Athletic Conference player-of-the-week honors for Feb. 16-22 after leading the University of Idaho to wins over Boise State University and Cal-State Northridge.

Game time set for WSU's season finale at UW

The Seattle P-I reports Washington State University's men's basketball season finale against the University of Washington on March 7 will be televised on FSN and is set to tip off at 2:30 p.m.

Pac-10 names Rochestie Player of the Week

According to the Pac-10 Conference website, senior Washington State University men's basketball guard Taylor Rochestie has been named the Pac-10 Player of the Week for Feb. 16-22 after leading the Cougars to an 82-81 upset of No. 20 UCLA.

CougHoops.com Fan Poll Results: Feb. 22

Who is WSU's most valuable reserve player?

Results: 45 votes
Marcus Capers, 5 votes (11%)
DeAngelo Casto, 36 votes (80%)
Mike Harthun, 2 votes (4%)
Daven Harmeling, 2 votes (4%)

Media Roundup: Feb. 22

• Recaps of Washington State University's 82-81 men's basketball road victory over UCLA are available from The News Tribune and CougFan.com.
• SportsLink provides quotes on yesterday's Cougar win that didn't make it into The Spokesman Review's game story.

Media Roundup: Feb. 21 (Part II)

• ESPN senior basketball writer Andy Katz highlights Washington State University's men's basketball win over UCLA. Katz writes that anyone who thought the Cougars had no shot at the postseason, let alone a chance to win the Pac-10 tournament, hasn't been folllowing the conference.
• The Los Angeles Times offers a basketball notebook on WSU's win over the Bruins.
• CougCenter recaps the Cougars' second win at UCLA in 53 attempts.
• Former WSU guard Kyle Weaver started his 11th straight game for the Oklahoma City Thunder and scored a career-high 19 points. Weaver played nearly 39 minutes and grabbed five rebounds in the Thunder's 133-120 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night.

Rochestie leads WSU in upset of UCLA, 82-81

Senior guard Taylor Rochestie scored a career-high 33 points to lead the Washington State University men's basketball team to an 82-81 upset win over No. 20 UCLA Saturday in Los Angeles.

Rochestie hit five 3-pointers and was a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw line in lifting WSU to its second victory at UCLA in 53 attempts. Cougar freshman guard Klay Thompson scored all 15 of his points in the first half.

The official WSU athletics site has a game recap, box score, notes, and photo gallery. Additional coverage is available from SportsLink, The Seattle Times, The Crimson ZZU, CougFan.com, The Los Angeles Times, and The Orange County Register.

Media Roundup: Feb. 21

• Game advances for Washington State University's men's basketball matchup with UCLA are available from The Olympian, The Orange County Register, and The Los Angeles Times.
• CougCenter examines the career of senior Cougar forward Daven Harmeling.

Media Roundup: Feb. 20 (Part II)

• Game advances for tomorrow's men's basketball matchup between Washington State University and UCLA are available from SportsLink, the official Cougar athletics site, the official Bruins athletics site, and The Los Angeles Times.
• Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times ranks the Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum fifth in his Pac-10 arena rankings.
• Former WSU guard Kyle Weaver started his 10th consecutive game for the Oklahoma City Thunder and contributed five assists and three points in a little over 25 minutes of play. The Thunder lost to the Phoenix Suns 140-118 on Friday night.

Media Roundup: Feb. 20

• The Crimson ZZU recaps Washington State University's 61-51 men's basketball loss to USC.
• SportsLink provides quotes on last night's game from Cougar coach Tony Bennett. SportsLink also reports former Cougar guard Jeff Varem (2003-05) will play for the Alaska Aces in the upcoming Phillipine Cup.
• FoxSports.com offers a team report for WSU.
• The Oklahoman reports newly acquired guard Thabo Sefolosha will compete for playing time in Oklahoma City with former Cougar standout Kyle Weaver.

Cougar fall to Trojans, 61-51

Guard Dwight Lewis scored 17 points and forward Taj Gibson added 16 to help lead USC to a 61-51 men's basketball win over Washington State University Thursday night in Los Angeles.

The Cougars trailed by 14 points in the second half before going on a 17-4 run and closing within one point of the Trojans at 45-44. USC proceeded to stretch its lead back to six points and WSU was unable to pull any closer than four points down the stretch.

Senior guard Taylor Rochestie led the Cougars in scoring with 16 points.

The official WSU athletics site has a game recap and box score. Additional coverage is available from SportsLink, The Seattle P-I, The Daily Evergreen, CougZone.com, CougCenter, The Los Angeles Times, and The Orange County Register.

Media Roundup: Feb. 18 (Part II)

• Game advances for Washington State University's men's basketball game against USC are available from SportsLink, The Seattle P-I, The Daily Evergreen, and The Los Angeles Times.
• The Daily Evergreen features Cougar freshman guard Marcus Capers.
• The OC Register's USC blog includes an entry about the Trojans' recruitment of WSU guard Klay Thompson when he was in high school.

Media Roundup: Feb. 18

• The Crimson ZZU provides quotes from Washington State University men's basketball coach Tony Bennett's weekly teleconference.
• The official USC website offers a game advance for tomorrow night's game with the Cougars.
• CougCenter features a transcript of Tony Bennett's weekly radio show and breaks down WSU's starting lineup.

Media Roundup: Feb. 17 (Part III)

• The Crimson ZZU checks in following today's Washington State University men's basketball team practice and reports the Cougars placed an emphasis on quick cuts and strong ball fakes.
• Former WSU guard Kyle Weaver started his ninth consecutive game for the Oklahoma City Thunder and tallied six rebounds, five points, three assists, and two blocked shots in over 32 1/2 minutes of play. According to the official Thunder blog, Charlotte Hornets guard Chris Paul hit a fade-away jumper over a falling Weaver with 1.4 seconds left to lift the Hornets to a 100-98 win.

Media Roundup: Feb. 17 (Part II)

• The official Washington State University website reports the Cougars' home finale against Arizona State on Feb. 28 has been scheduled to tip off at 2 p.m. The starting time of WSU's final game of the season, at the University of Washington on March 7, still has not been determined.
• The Cougar athletics site provides a game advance for Thursday's game with USC.
• CougFan.com features freshman guard Klay Thompson.

Media Roundup: Feb. 17

• The News Tribune features former Washington State University men's basketball guard Kyle Weaver.
• Mike Tokito of The Oregonian ranks the Cougars eighth in his weekly Pac-10 power rankings.

Media Roundup: Feb. 16

• The Crimson ZZU provides a Q&A with former Washington State University men's basketball standout Kyle Weaver.
• FoxSports.com includes an updated team report for the Cougars.
• The Daily Evergreen recaps WSU's loss to Oregon State University.

CougHoops.com Fan Poll Results: Feb. 15

Who is WSU's best shooter?

Results: 48 votes
Marcus Capers, 2 votes (4%)
Daven Harmeling, 1 vote (2%)
Mike Harthun, 1 vote (2%)
Nikola Koprivica, 2 votes (4%)
Taylor Rochestie, 15 votes (31%)
Klay Thompson, 27 votes (56%)

OSU rallies to beat WSU, 54-52

Oregon State University overcame a 12-point halftime deficit to defeat the Washington State University men's basketball team 54-52 on Saturday night in Pullman.

The Cougars led 42-31 early in the second half, but the Beavers proceeded to hold WSU scoreless and go on a 16-0 run over the next eight minutes.

Freshman guard Klay Thompson had 20 points to lead all Cougar scorers.

The official WSU athletics site has a game recap, box score, postgame quotes, notes, and photo gallery. Additional coverage is available from SportsLink, The Seattle P-I, The News Tribune, The Crimson ZZU, CougFan.com, CougCenter, The Oregonian, and Corvallis Gazette Times.

Media Roundup: Feb. 14 (Part II)

• The Daily Evergreen provides a quick preview of this afternoon's men's basketball game between Washington State University and Oregon State University.
• SportsLink checks in from Friel Court.
• CougCenter offers a game thread for today's matchup between the Cougars and Beavers.

Media Roundup: Feb. 14

• Game advances for tonight's men's basketball matchup between Washington State University and Oregon State University are available from the official Cougar athletics site, CougCenter, and The Corvallis Gazette Times.
• The Oregonian features freshman Beavers walk-on Kevin McShane and reports the 6-foot-9 forward may play significant minutes against WSU.

Media Roundup: Feb. 13 (Part II)

• Game advances for tomorrow's men's basketball matchup between Washington State University and Oregon State University are available from SportsLink, The Seattle P-I, and the official Beavers athletics site.
• The Oregonian features Cougar guard Klay Thompson.
• FoxSports.com provides an updated team report for WSU.

Media Roundup: Feb. 13

• Recaps of Washington State University's men's basketball win over the University of Oregon are available from The Crimson ZZU and The Register-Guard.
• SportsLink provides bonus coverage of the Cougars' win over the Ducks.
• The Corvallis Gazette Times previews WSU's game on Saturday against Oregon State University.

Cougars dominate Ducks, 67-38

Freshman guard Klay Thompson scored 23 points to help lead the Washington State University men's basketball team to a 67-38 win over the University of Oregon Thurday night in Pullman.

The Cougars shot 57 percent from the field while limiting the Ducks to 21 percent shooting. WSU was 9-of-13 as a team from 3-point range and Thompson was five-of-six from outside the arc.

The official Cougar athletics site has a game recap and ESPN.com has a box score and photos. Additional coverage is available from SportsLink, The Seattle P-I, CougCenter, The Daily Evergreen, and The Oregonian.

Media Roundup: Feb. 12

• Game advances for tonight's men's basketball matchup between Washington State University and the University of Oregon are available from The Oregonian and The Register-Guard.
• SportsLink provides quotes from Cougar coach Tony Bennett regarding the postseason.
• The official Oklahoma City Thunder blog features former WSU guard Kyle Weaver.
• Weaver started his eighth consecutive game for the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Weaver played nearly 35 minutes and had four assists, three rebounds, two points, and a steal. The Thunder fell to the Portland Blazers 106-92.

Cougars prepare to take on Ducks

Game advances for tomorrow's men's basketball matchup between Washington State University and the University of Oregon are available from The Seattle P-I, The Daily Evergreen, and The Oregonian. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. PT.

Media Roundup: Feb. 11 (Part II)

• The Seattle P-I provides a game advances for Washington State University's men's basketball game against the University of Oregon.
• SportsLink examines the Cougars' possible postseason destinations.
• The Crimson ZZU includes a Q&A with WSU freshman guard Klay Thompson.

Media Roundup: Feb. 11

• SportsLink notes that there's some history between the Washington State University and the management team for the College Basketall Invitational. The CBI, which is one possible postseason destination for the Cougars, is run by the same group that ran the preseason tournament in Newark where WSU faced Mississippi State and Pitt.
• The official Cougar athletics site provides a game advance for Thursday's matchup with the University of Oregon.
• The Crimson ZZU links to quotes from WSU coach Tony Bennett's weekly teleconference.
• The Oklahoman breaks down former Cougar guard Kyle Weaver's performance against the Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant on Tuesday night.

Media Roundup: Feb. 10

• SportsLink provides notes from Washington State University men's basketball coach Tony Bennett's press conference and today's high-spirited and intense team practice.
• CougCenter includes notes from Tony Bennett's weekly radio show.
• The official University of Oregon athletics site features a game advance for Thursday's game against the Cougars.
• Former WSU guard Kyle Weaver started his seventh consecutive game for the Oklahoma City and notched 11 points (a career-high), four rebounds, one assist, and one blocked shot in over 36 minutes of play as the Thunder fell to the Los Angeles Lakers 105-98. Weaver drew the defensive assignment of guarding reigning MVP Kobe Bryant, and according to the official Oklahoma City website Weaver contested all of Bryant's shots in the first quarter. Bryant finished with 34 points and shot 13-of-26 from the field.

Media Roundup: Feb. 9

• FoxSports.com provides an updated report for the Washington State University men's basketball team.
• Mike Tokito of The Oregonian cites the similarities between the recent resurgence of the Cougar program and that of Oregon State University.
• The Oklahoman highlights former WSU guard Kyle Weaver's contributions to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Media Roundup: Feb. 8

• Recaps of Washington State University's 71-63 men's basketball loss to Cal are available from CougCenter and The Daily Evergreen
• Former Cougar guard Kyle Weaver started his fifth consecutive game for the Oklahoma City Thunder and tallied nine points, four steals, four rebounds, and two assists in a little over 27 1/2 minutes. The Thunder edged the Sacramento Kings 116-113 on Sunday night.
• The official University of Wisconsin Stevens Point athetics site features Saturday's ceremonies that celebrated former WSU coach Dick Bennett and his brother Jack. The Pointers are naming their court "Bennett Court" in honor of the two former UWSP coaches.

CougHoops.com Fan Poll Results: Feb. 8

Who was WSU's MVP in the first half of the Pac-10 schedule?

Results: 66 votes
Aron Baynes, 32 votes (48%)
DeAngelo Casto, 3 votes (4%)
Caleb Forrest, 3 votes (4%)
Daven Harmeling, 4 votes (6%)
Taylor Rochestie, 16 votes (24%)
Klay Thompson, 8 votes (12 %)

Cougars suffer fifth loss in six games

Recaps of Washington State University's 71-63 men's basketball loss to Cal are available from SportsLink, The Seattle Times, The News Tribune, The Crimson ZZU, and The San Francisco Chronicle.

WSU loses at Cal, 71-63

Guard Patrick Christopher scored 20 points to help lead California to a 71-63 men's basketball win over Washington State University Saturday night in Berkeley.

The Cougars and Golden Bears were tied at 60 with 2:53 remaining, but Cal proceeded to go an 11-3 run to close out the game.

Senior guard Taylor Rochestie scored 19 points for WSU and freshman guard Klay Thompson added 15.

The official Cougar athletics site has a game recap, box score, and photo gallery. Additional coverage is available from SportsLink, CougFan.com, CougZone.com, and InsideBayArea.com.

Harmeling and Rochestie named to ESPN The Magazine All-Academic First Team

The official Washington State University athletics site reports that senior men's basketball players Daven Harmeling and Taylor Rochestie have been named to the ESPN The Magazine District VIII All-Academic First Team.

Media Roundup: Feb. 6 (Part II)

• Game advances for Washington State University's men's basketball game at Cal are available from SportsLink, The Seattle P-I, and the official Cougar athletics site.
• Former WSU guard Kyle Weaver started his fourth consecutive game for the Oklahoma City Thunder and contributed two points, two assists, two rebounds, and a blocked shot in over 34 minutes of play. The Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 102-93 on Friday night.
• The Oklahoman features Weaver in its career spotlight, while the official Thunder website includes a video clip of the former Cougar with a group of 20 middle-school students who toured the Oklahoma Black History Exhibit.

Media Roundup: Feb. 6

• Recaps of Washington State University's 65-54 loss to Stanford are available from The Seattle P-I, The Daily Evergreen, and SportsLink.
• The official Golden Bears website provides a game advance for the Cougars' game on Saturday at Cal.
• FoxSports.com offers a new team report for WSU.

Cougar men's basketball coach Tony Bennett provides midseason assessment in podcast

Washington State University men's basketball coach Tony Bennett appeared in an interview with Mitch Levy on Seattle sports radio 950 KJR-AM. Bennett provided his midseason assessment of the Cougars and the Pac-10 Conference. Click here for podcast.

WSU falls to Stanford, 65-54

Stanford shot 54.8 percent from the field and 69.2 percent from 3-point range as the Cardinal cruised to a 65-54 men's basketball win over Washington State University Thursday night in Palo Alto.

Freshman guard Klay Thompson led the Cougars in scoring with 18 points and senior center Aron Baynes added 16.

The official WSU athletics site has a game recap and notes; Stanford's athletics site provides a box score and video from the postgame press conference. Additional coverage is available from SportsLink, CougZone.com, CougCenter, and The San Jose Mercury News.

Media Roundup: Feb. 5

• SportsLink reports seniors Caleb Forrest and Daven Harmeling will probably return to Washington State University's starting lineup for tonight's game at Stanford.
• Palo Alto Online provides a game advance for the Cougars' matchup with the Cardinal.
• Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times predicts Stanford's homecourt advantage will be too much for WSU to overcome.

Media Roundup: Feb. 4 (Part III)

• Game advances for tomorrow's men's basketball matchup between Washington State University and Stanford are available from The Seattle P-I and The Daily Evergreen. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. PT.
• Bud Withers of The Seattle Times includes senior Cougar guard Taylor Rochestie in his midseason All-Pac-10 team.

Media Roundup: Feb. 4 (Part II)

• The San Jose Mercury News provides a game advance for Washington State University's men's basketball matchup with Stanford.
• Dan Raley of The Seattle P-I projects the Cougars as a likely NIT team in his midseason assessment of the Pac-10.
• The Crimson ZZU includes a link to a photo gallery of WSU's practice gym.
• Former Cougar guard Kyle Weaver started his third consecutive game for the Oklahoma City Thunder and tallied five rebounds, two points, one assist, and one blocked shot in a little over 35 minutes of play. The Thunder fell to the Denver Nuggets 114-113.

Media Roundup: Feb. 4

• The official Washington State University athletics site provides a game advance for the Cougars' upcoming games with Stanford and Cal.
• CougCenter provides a recap of WSU coach Tony Bennett's weekly radio show.
• The Crimson ZZU checks in on the Cougars' team practice on Tuesday.
• The Tucson Citizen names senior center Aron Baynes a midseason Pac-10 second-team selection. Senior guard Taylor Rochestie is on the the third team.

Media Roundup: Feb. 3 (Part II)

• SportsLink features the remaining half of Washington State University's Pac-10 men's basketball schedule and includes a Q&A with freshmen Klay Thompson, DeAngelo Casto, and Marcus Capers.
• The official Stanford athletics site provides an advance for Thursday's game with the Cougars.
• The Sporting News assesses the state of WSU basketball as the team prepares for the stretch run of the Pac-10 race.
• CougCenter offers suggestions on how WSU can counter teams that employ a full-court press.

Media Roundup: Feb. 3

• AthlonSports.com named Washington State University men's basketball guard Klay Thompson its Pac-10 Conference freshman of the week.
• John Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News includes Cougar senior center Aron Baynes in his midseason rankings of the top 10 players in the Pac-10.
• The Daily Evergreen assesses WSU's postseason fate.
• The Oklahoman reports former Cougar guard Kyle Weaver probably will remain a starter with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the forseeable future.

Media Roundup: Feb. 2

• The Crimson ZZU notes that UW-Stevens Point will honor former Washington State University coach Dick Bennett and his brother Jack by naming its men's basketball court "Bennett Court."
• Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times picks the Cougars seventh in his weekly Pac-10 rankings and thinks WSU appears headed to the NIT.
• CougCenter breaks down this season's wins and losses.

Media Roundup: Feb. 1 (Part II)

• FoxSports.com provides a new men's basketball team report for Washington State University.
• CougCenter examines the Cougars' performance over the first half of the Pac-10 schedule.
• Former WSU guard Kyle Weaver started his second straight game for the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday and tallied two points, an assist, and a steal. The Thunder fell to the Sacramento Kings 122-118 in overtime.

Media Roundup: Feb. 1

• Recaps of Washington State University's 66-56 men's basketball loss to the University of Arizona are available from The News Tribune, The Tucson Citizen, and CougCenter.
• SportsLink provides bonus quotes from various participants about yesterday's game.