That changed as the season went on, especially late. Down the stretch of the season, Cissoko was one of the quickest risers on draft boards with his explosion of points in several key matchups.
The 2022 NBA Draft cycle was nerve-wracking for Washington State fans, with Efe Abogidi and Mouhamed Gueye declaring while entering the transfer portal.
Bummer. On Tuesday, Efe Abogidi announced he would declare for the NBA Draft while retaining his college eligibility. On Friday, we learned that college eligibility won’t involve WSU, as Abogidi announced he was entering the transfer portal.
With Efe Abogidi declaring for the NBA Draft, the Cougs are looking into potential replacements in case he decides the league is right for him. Like everyone else in Division I, the Washington State Cougars are scouring the transfer portal for players who could help them in the frontcourt.
By not hiring an agent, Abogidi has the option with withdrawal and return to school. The Washington State Cougars roster churn continues just one day after Noah Williams took his talents west of the Cascades.
Efe Abogidi became an elite Pac-12 player in his second season on the Palouse. What does that mean for his future and his NBA Draft prospects? From the moment Efe Abogidi stepped onto the floor at Washington State it was apparent he is a different athlete than typically plays home games in Pullman.
Typically, I use this space every Monday morning to recap the week that was in WSU athletics. We are going to do things a bit differently today because overall, it wasn’t the best week for the Cougs.
Fifth-year player Michael Flowers leads the way for WSU. On the eve of the Pac-12 Tournament tipping off in Sin City, the conference took the opportunity to announce their annual postseason honors, as voted by the coaches.
Some initial thoughts on game one against the Huskies. Good morning to Cougs — and only Cougs — everywhere. The Washington State Cougars dispatched the Washington Huskies last night, 78-70, in the first of an odd, Covid-induced two-game series.
It really wasn’t that close, as Efe Abogidi leads the Cougars with 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 blocks. What was expected to be Washington State’s first
Plus, a look at who else the Cougs might still be trying to land. Kyle Smith has been building the Washington State basketball program up for the past two seasons, and this impressive recruiting track record continues with the recent commitment of Nigerian big man Solomon Ominu.