WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS NEWS

Rihards Vavers - Could miss rest of season Vavers (hand) will "most likely" miss the rest of the season with broken bones on both hands, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Vavers has featured in only two games this season, so his absence isn't going to affect many fantasy rosters. While he hasn't been officially ruled out for the rest of the campaign, it'd be surprising if he suits up for the Cougars again in the 2024-25 season.

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Marcus Wilson - Out for the season Wilson (shoulder) has been shut down for the 2024-2025 season, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Another tough blow for the Cougars, as this news comes on the heels of the announcement that leading scorer Cedric Coward will also miss the remainder of the season. Rihards Vavers, meanwhile, also appears likely to miss the remainder of the season. Washington State is simply bombarded with severe injuries at the moment. As for Wilson, he'll now look towards his sophomore year in 2025-2026.

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Cedric Coward - Shut down for 2024-2025 Coward (shoulder) won't be available for Washington State for the remainder of the 2024-2025 season, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact The star guard is officially out for the season after undergoing successful shoulder surgery. Coward averaged 17.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists in the six games he played in. He'll now look towards the 2025-2026 season, which he should be eligible for with a medical redshirt.

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Kase Wynott - Cleared to play Wynott (concussion) has been cleared to play ahead of Saturday's matchup versus Missouri State, per Dylan Haugh of 247sports.

Impact Wynott will return Saturday after having missed the team's past two games with a concussion. He will resume his role coming off the bench which will help a short handed Cougars team.

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Marcus Wilson - Slated to miss more time Wilson (shoulder) is out for the 'foreseeable future' according to Cougars' head coach David Riley, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Wilson has missed Washington State's past six games and will continue that trend moving forward, as it doesn't sound as if he'll be available particularly soon. The rotational freshman guard averages just 1.5 points across 7.5 minutes when he does play, so the Cougars won't suffer all that much with his continued absence.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rihards Vavers - Out for 'foreseeable future' Vavers (hand) is set to miss Washington State's next handful of games as head coach David Riley said he would be out for the "foreseeable future," Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesm...

Impact Riley also said that Vavers would be "out for a little while." There doesn't appear to be a clear timetable on the forward's return, but it's safe to assume hell miss the next few games at the very least. Vavers has only played in two contests this season while battling a hand injury.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Watts scores 20, Washington State takes down Boise State 74-69

Led by LeJuan Watts' 20 points, the Washington State Cougars defeated the Boise State Broncos 74-69 on Saturday night

DECEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kase Wynott - Doesn't play Saturday Wynott (concussion) didn't play in Saturday's 74-69 win over Boise.

Impact Wynott has missed the last two games, and it's unclear when he'll be able to return, as Washington State will be very cautious with his recovery. His next chance to play will come against Missouri State on Dec. 14.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Coward - Out indefinitely Coward (shoulder) will be sidelined indefinitely, per Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review.

Impact Coward is not set to miss extended time after having already sat out the team's previous four games with a shoulder injury. In his absence, Isaiah Watts will continue to serve as the team's starting shooting guard.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Wilson - Still out vs. Boise State Wilson (shoulder) won't play on Saturday against the Broncos, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Wilson will miss his sixth straight game. The freshman guard has been used sparingly even when available, averaging 7.5 minutes and 1.5 points in the games he has played. His next chance to suit up will come against Missouri State on Dec. 14.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Rihards Vavers - Out vs. Broncos Vavers (hand) won't play against Boise State on Saturday, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Vavers was knocked out of Washington State's win over Nevada, and didn't return. His hand injury will now carry over into the Cougars' next game, and could threaten to linger for the forward. Vavers has yet to start a game this season, but his absence strips Washington State of some depth on the wing.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Coward - Out once again Coward (shoulder) won't play against Boise State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Coward also missed the Cougars' last game against Nevada, and the previous two before that. The guard is in the midst of a big season, especially as a scorer and rebounder, as he averages 17.7 points and 7.0 boards. Isaiah Watts figures to start once again for Wazzu.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Watts, LeJuan Watts spark Washington State to 68-57 victory over Nevada

Isaiah Watts hit five second-half 3-pointers and scored 15 of his 17 points, LeJuan Watts scored 13 and fell a rebound shy of a double-double, and Washington State beat Nevada 68-5...

DECEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kase Wynott - Unavailable vs. Nevada Wynott will not play in Monday's game against Nevada, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Wynott had missed multiple games during the initial part of the season due to injury, however, there is no clarity if he is dealing with the same injury. The fresman forward will aim to be available for Saturday's meeting with Boise State.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Rihards Vavers - Out for remainder of game Vavers (hand) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against Nevada, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Vavers had missed multiple games tending to a hand injury and seems to have re-aggravated that same injury and will be forced to sit out the remainder of the contest. More news regarding his availability will surface in the coming days.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Wilson - Remains out Wilson (shoulder) will remain out against Nevada on Monday, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Wilson will miss his fifth straight game. The freshman guard has barely been involved this season, playing in each contest he's been available for but averaging just 7.5 minutes.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Coward - Out vs. Nevada Coward (shoulder) won't play against Nevada on Monday night, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Coward is having a big season for Washington State, averaging 17.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists. He'll miss his third straight game, however, paving the way for Isaiah Watts to notch his third straight start. Coward's next chance to play will come on Dec. 7 against Boise State.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Rihards Vavers - Inactive Wednesday Vavers (hand) will sit out during Wednesday's matchup with SMU.

Impact Vavers will miss his seventh-consecutive game with a hand injury as the Cougars face off against the Mustangs. The 6-foot-7 sophomore will have his next opportunity to return against Nevada on Monday.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Wilson - Out Wednesday Wilson (shoulder) will not appear in Wednesday's game against SMU.

Impact Wilson is set to miss his fourth-consecutive game as the Cougars face off against the Mustangs. The 6-foot-3 freshman will have his next opportunity to return to action against Nevada on Monday.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Coward - Injury causes DNP Coward (shoulder) did not play during Wazzu's 84-73 win Tuesday against Fresno State at Palm Desert.

Impact According to Derek Deis of 4 News Now, Coward was out Tuesday because of a shoulder injury. Without him available then, Wazzu's team included Isaiah Watts for its starting lineup against Fresno State.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Erikstrup's 24 points help Washington State down Eastern Washington 96-81; Cougars hit 16 3-pointers

Led by Dane Erikstrup's 24 points, the Washington State Cougars defeated the Eastern Washington Eagles 96-81 on Thursday, making 16 3-pointers

NOVEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nate Calmese - In starting five Calmese (arm) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Eastern Washington, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Calmese played a season-low 21 minutes in the Cougars' last game after departing to the locker room in the second half with an apparent arm or shoulder injury. The injury apparently was not overly serious, as he's right back in his usual spot in the starting lineup and will look to bounce back after underwhelming scoring performance versus Northern Colorado.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Wilson - Out again Thursday Wilson (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's game against Eastern Washington, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Wilson is set to miss his second straight game with an injury. No timeline has been given for a potential return just yet. His next chance to suit up will be Nov. 27 against Fresno State.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Rihards Vavers - Out again Thursday Vavers (wrist) is out for Thursday's gamer against Eastern Washington, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Vavers will miss a fifth straight game since playing in the season opener. It's unclear when he could possibly return with his next chance coming Nov. 27 against Fresno State.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Calmese - Exits early Monday Calmese went back to the locker room in the second half of Monday's win over Northern Colorado with what appeared to be an arm or shoulder injury, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesm...

Impact Calmese was struggling even before he departed to the locker room, finishing with four points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 21 minutes. He's been a big-time scorer early on, averaging 20 points per game while shooting 52.6 percent from the floor. A possible injury would be a devastating blow for the Cougars and would likely push Isaiah Watts into the starting lineup if Calmese is forced to miss time.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE