Rihards Vavers - College Basketball News & Rumors

Seeks new program Vavers will enter the transfer portal, per The Field of 68.

Impact Vavers had a career year as a junior with Washington State. The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 11.5 points and 4.0 rebounds on 47/41/89 shooting splits, starting 16 of 29 games and across 25.3 minutes. With one season of eligibility remaining, he should receive some high-major interest as a potential backcourt addition with good size who can shoot.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Not entering portal, actually Vavers, rebuking an earlier report, announced via his personal X account that he has not entered the transfer portal.

Impact A report surfaced Monday that noted Vavers planned to enter the portal, but Vavers himself took to social media to call the report false. The Junior started in 16 of 29 appearances this season, averaging 11.5 points and 4.0 rebounds across 25.3 minutes, so his return would be a major victory for Washington State.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Hits portal Vavers will enter the transfer portal, per Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com.

Impact Vavers is coming off a solid season at Washington State. The 6-foot-7 forward became a starter in the back half of the season and averaged 1.5 points and 4.0 rebounds. He figures to have one year of eligibility remaining in the transfer portal.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Washington State Cougars play in WCC Tournament against the Portland Pilots

The Washington State Cougars take on the Portland Pilots in the WCC Tournament

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Pepperdine beats Washington State 88-79

Led by Stefan Cicic's 23 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks, the Pepperdine Waves defeated the Washington State Cougars 88-79 on Saturday

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Washington State visits Pepperdine following Glass ' 20-point performance

Washington State visits the Pepperdine Waves after Aaron Glass scored 20 points in the Cougars' 67-66 loss to the Loyola Marymount Lions

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Amey's 31 lead Loyola Marymount over Washington State 67-66

The Loyola Marymount Lions defeated the Washington State Cougars 67-66 led by Myron Amey Jr.'s 31 points

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Washington State visits Vide and Loyola Marymount

Loyola Marymount faces the Washington State Cougars after Jan Vide scored 23 points in Loyola Marymount's 77-65 victory over the San Diego Toreros

FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

Saint Mary's defeats Washington State 83-67

Led by Joshua Dent's 22 points, the Saint Mary's Gaels defeated the Washington State Cougars 83-67 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Washington State hosts Lewis and Saint Mary's (CA)

Saint Mary's (CA) faces the Washington State Cougars after Mikey Lewis scored 22 points in the Gaels' 72-70 victory against the Seattle U Redhawks

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Drains five threes Vavers supplied 21 points (8-12 FG, 5-7 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 87-70 victory over Pacific.

Impact Vavers led his team in scoring and to a victory Wednesday. The junior is shooting 42.4 percent from beyond the arc this season, contributing greatly to his scoring average of 11.6 points per contest.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Vavers' 21 lead Washington State past Pacific 87-70

Led by Rihards Vavers' 21 points, the Washington State Cougars defeated the Pacific Tigers 87-70 on Wednesday

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Glass , Washington State Cougars host the Pacific Tigers

Washington State and Pacific will take the floor in a matchup of WCC foes

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

Ike scores 20 points and Fogle adds 17 as No. 12 Gonzaga routs Washington State 83-53

Graham Ike had 20 points and seven rebounds, Davis Fogle scored 17 off the bench and No. 12 Gonzaga routed Washington State 83-53 for its ninth straight victory over the Cougars

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

Scores 14 Vavers had 14 points (5-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and six rebounds across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 83-53 loss to Gonzaga.

Impact Vavers also led the Cougars in rebounding for the game. As a scorer, he's averaging 11.3 points per game in 2025-26.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Lake scores 22 as Oregon State knocks off Washington State 74-64

Led by Josiah Lake's 22 points, the Oregon State Beavers defeated the Washington State Cougars 74-64

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Washington State defeats Portland 104-74

Led by Eemeli Yalaho's 26 points, the Washington State Cougars defeated the Portland Pilots 104-74 on Saturday

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Washington State earns 70-58 victory over Seattle U

Led by Rihards Vavers' 24 points, the Washington State Cougars defeated the Seattle U Redhawks 70-58

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Drops 24 Vavers closed Wednesday's 70-58 victory over Seattle with 24 points (8-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, one block and one steal across 34 minutes.

Impact Vavers led his team in scoring with a strong shooting night, and he also led the Cougars to a win. The junior is averaging 10.8 points per game for the season and shooting 45.6 percent from the field.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Simon Hildebrandt scores 19 to lead Washington State over Pepperdine 95-79

Simon Hildebrandt had 19 points to lead six Washington State players in double figures and the Cougars beat Pepperdine 95-79

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

San Diego defeats Washington State 96-92

Led by Ty-Laur Johnson's 28 points, the San Diego Toreros defeated the Washington State Cougars 96-92

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Strong showing in loss Vavers (concussion) finished with 16 points (4-9 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 96-92 loss to San Diego...

Impact Vavers tallied 16 points and seven rebounds as the Cougars were taken down by the Toreros on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-7 junior, who returned from a two-game absence in the contest, will look to help Washington State get back on track against Pepperdine this Saturday.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Washington State visits San Diego following Moore's 32-point game

San Diego plays the Washington State Cougars after Tim Moore Jr. scored 32 points in San Diego's 113-67 win over the Bethesda (CA) Flames

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

San Francisco and Washington State square off in conference matchup

Washington State plays San Francisco in WCC play Sunday

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

In line to miss Thursday Vavers is not dressed out and will miss Thursday's game versus Gonzaga, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Vavers is set to set out Thursday's contest due to an undisclosed injury. Vavers is the team's best three-point shooter, converting at a 37.8 percent clip, and presents a notable loss for the Cougars as they attempt to pull off an upset against Gonzaga. His next chance to return will be Sunday in another tough test versus San Francisco. Adria Rodriguez could re-enter the starting five with Vavers sidelined.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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