Men's Basketball Poll

#25 Washington State Cougars

2024

Overall Record

25-9

Last Game

vs Washington L 68-74

Conference Record

14-6

Next Game

@Washington 03/07/2024

Washington State's Isaac Jones (13) is fouled on his way to the basket by Drake's Darnell Brodie (51) during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Washington State survives maddening 2nd half to beat Drake 66-61 in March Madness

Isaac Jones had 20 points and 11 rebounds, Isaiah Watts’ first 3-pointer in three games gave Washington State the lead with 1:51 left and the seventh-seeded Cougars beat No. 10 Drake 66-61 in the NCAA Tournament.

Colorado guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) and center Eddie Lampkin Jr. (44) celebrate as Colorado leads Washington State in the final seconds during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Pac-12 tournament Friday, March 15, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Simpson scores 16 points and Colorado defeats Washington State 58-52 in Pac-12 semifinals

Washington State forward Andrej Jakimovski (23) celebrates after making a 3-point shot against Stanford during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 tournament Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Isaac Jones scores 16 points as No. 22 Washington State beats Stanford 79-62

Washington guard Koren Johnson gestures to Washington State fans after an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

Washington spoils Pac-12 title hopes of rival, topping No. 18 Washington State 74-68

Washington State forward Jaylen Wells (0) shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA, Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

No. 18 Washington State goes into the final stretch with hopes for a rare Pac-12 title still alive

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Iowa State Cyclones square off against the Washington State Cougars in second round

The No. 4 Iowa State Cyclones and No. 25 Washington State Cougars meet in the NCAA Tournament second round. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season.

Washington State and Drake square off in first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 25 Washington State Cougars take on the Drake Bulldogs in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Washington State plays Drake in opening round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 25 Washington State Cougars and Drake Bulldogs square off in the NCAA Tournament first round. Thursday’s matchup is the first of the season between the squads.

Washington State meets Colorado in Pac-12 Tournament

The No. 22 Washington State Cougars square off against the Colorado Buffaloes in the Pac-12 Tournament.

Washington State Cougars play in Pac-12 Tournament against the Stanford Cardinal

The No. 22 Washington State Cougars square off against the Stanford Cardinal in the Pac-12 Tournament.

Washington visits Wells and No. 18 Washington State

No. 18 Washington State hosts the Washington Huskies after Jaylen Wells scored 27 points in Washington State’s 77-65 win against the UCLA Bruins.

Wells leads No. 18 Washington State against Washington after 27-point game

No. 18 Washington State faces the Washington Huskies after Jaylen Wells scored 27 points in Washington State’s 77-65 victory over the UCLA Bruins.

Washington State forward Jaylen Wells gestures after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA, Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

No. 19 Washington State ties school record for conference wins with 77-65 victory over UCLA

Jaylen Wells matched a career high with 27 points, including 11 in the final 7 1/2 minutes as No. 19 Washington State beat UCLA 77-65.

UCLA takes on No. 19 Washington State after Stefanovic’s 22-point performance

UCLA faces the No. 19 Washington State Cougars after Lazar Stefanovic scored 22 points in the Bruins’ 94-77 loss to the Washington Huskies.

No. 19 Washington State hosts UCLA after Stefanovic’s 22-point performance

UCLA visits the No. 19 Washington State Cougars after Lazar Stefanovic scored 22 points in the Bruins’ 94-77 loss to the Washington Huskies.

Washington State guard Myles Rice (2) shoots against Southern California during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

No. 19 Washington State rallies from 12-point deficit to top Southern California 75-72

Isaiah Watts and Andrej Jakimovski scored 18 points each and Myles Rice had 16 points to help No. 19 Washington State rally past Southern California 75-72.

Ellis and USC host No. 19 Washington State

USC visits the No. 19 Washington State Cougars after Boogie Ellis scored 24 points in the Trojans’ 62-56 win over the UCLA Bruins.

No. 19 Washington State hosts Ellis and USC

USC visits the No. 19 Washington State Cougars after Boogie Ellis scored 24 points in the Trojans’ 62-56 victory against the UCLA Bruins.

Washington State guard Myles Rice (2) drives past Arizona State guard Jose Perez (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

As Pac-12 falls apart, No. 19 Washington State provides conference one more underdog story

Washington State’s recent eight-game winning streak has given the program a chance to win its first Pac-12 men’s basketball regular season title since 1941.