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FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, South Carolina head coach Frank Martin talks to Jermaine Couisnard (5) and Alanzo Frink (20) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn. Martin is joining dozens of college basketball coaches in taking action on racism and diversity. The NABC announced Martin would chair a new committee designed to address issues of race and discrimination and not only within college sports. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
College basketball coaches discuss racism, diversity

By Dave Skretta Jun. 05, 2020 05:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 12, 2017, file photo, Texas State coach Danny Kaspar reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Troy for the Sun Belt tournament title in New Orleans. Texas State ordered an investigation Friday, June 5, 2020, into a former basketball player's allegations of racist remarks by coach Danny Kaspar. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Texas State investigates racial abuse claims against coach

Jun. 05, 2020 01:10 PM EDT

Washington State's Elleby will go through NBA draft process

Apr. 20, 2020 12:37 PM EDT
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State star CJ Elleby plans to go through the NBA draft process. Elleby, who led the Cougars in scoring and...

Gates stand locked outside the closed Manchester City Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, northern England, as the English Premier League soccer season has been suspended due to coronavirus, Thursday, April 9, 2020. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
The Latest: Nebraska to air virtual spring football for fans

By The Associated Press Apr. 13, 2020 04:45 PM EDT

Washington State's Jervae Robinson (1) reacts after making a 3-point shot against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Washington State knocks off Colorado 82-68 at Pac-12

By John Marshall Mar. 12, 2020 01:55 AM EDT

Washington's Jamal Bey, left, tries to steal the ball from Arizona's Dylan Smith during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
ACC - Second Round - Game 1 (win) at Florida State Seminoles 3/12/2020

Mar. 11, 2020 07:56 PM EDT

Washington's Isaiah Stewart (33) fouls Arizona's Josh Green (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Big Sky - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Eastern Washington Eagles 3/12/2020

Mar. 11, 2020 06:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, Arizona forward Zeke Nnaji (22) drives against Arizona State,in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tucson, Ariz. Nnaji was selected to the Associated Press All Pac-12 team selected Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Nnaji was also seleced AP Newcomer of the Year. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Oregon's Pritchard, UCLA's Cronin win AP Pac-12 honors

By John Marshall Mar. 10, 2020 12:56 PM EDT

Arizona State guard Jaelen House (10) reacts to a teammate making a three pointer during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Arizona State holds off Washington State rally for 83-74 win

By John Marshall Mar. 07, 2020 08:53 PM EST

Arizona guard Josh Green (0) drives on Washington State forward CJ Elleby during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 83-62. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Big second half pushes Arizona past Washington State 83-62

By John Marshall Mar. 06, 2020 01:34 AM EST

San Francisco coach Todd Golden, left, speaks with guard Jamaree Bouyea during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Gonzaga won 71-54. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
First-year USF coach Todd Golden leading Dons his unique way

By Janie Mccauley Mar. 03, 2020 04:42 AM EST

Washington's Marcus Tsohonis (15) tries to hold on to the ball in front of Washington State's Jeff Pollard during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Washington State holds on late to topple Washington 78-74

By Tim Booth Feb. 28, 2020 11:39 PM EST

Washington State forward Tony Miller (32) shoots near Stanford forward Oscar da Silva (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Pullman, Wash., Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. Stanford won 75-57. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Stanford cruises past Washington State 75-57

By Will Ferguson Feb. 23, 2020 10:19 PM EST

Washington State forward Jeff Pollard, left, and California guard Joel Brown go after the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Pullman, Wash., Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. California won 66-57. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Cal beats Washington St 66-57 to snap 4 game losing streak

Will Ferguson Feb. 20, 2020 12:28 AM EST

Southern California's Isaiah Mobley (15) grabs a rebound next to Washington State's Marvin Cannon during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Utomi lifts USC to 70-51 victory over Washington State

By Doug Padilla Feb. 15, 2020 10:11 PM EST

UCLA forward Cody Riley (2) shoots over Washington State forward Jeff Pollard during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Riley leads UCLA past Washington State in OT, 86-83

Jill Painter Lopez Feb. 14, 2020 02:28 AM EST

Elleby scores 34, Washington St. beats Washington 79-67

By Will Ferguson Feb. 09, 2020 08:45 PM EST
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Every time he put the ball up it seemed like it was going in. CJ Elleby scored a career-high 34 points and had his...

Washington State coach Kyle Smith, right, speaks with guard Isaac Bonton (10) during the second half of the teams NCAA college basketball game against Arizona in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. Arizona won 66-49. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Arizona cruises to a 66-49 victory over Washington State

By Will Ferguson Feb. 01, 2020 10:34 PM EST

Washington State guard Isaac Bonton, forward CJ Elleby, forward Aljaz Kunc and guard Jervae Robinson, from left, celebrate the team's 67-65 win over Arizona State in an NCAA college basketball game in Pullman, Wash., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Elleby’s 3 leads Washington St. to victory over Arizona St.

Jan. 30, 2020 01:29 AM EST

Jones, Jantunen power Utah past Washington State 76-64

By John Coon Jan. 25, 2020 10:41 PM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — For a second straight game, Rylan Jones made plays all over the court for Utah in critical moments. Washington State could do nothing to...