Ryan Root, Author at SportsPac12

Root: Falling to Arizona was best loss possible for 8-0 WSU
Playing the Wildcats tough showed the Cougars are a legitimate threat this season

January 7, 2021January 7, 20213 weeks ago Ryan Root featured, recent

WSU’s Noah Williams stepped up offensively against Arizona without giving up his consistent production on the defensive end.

Root: How WSU can Maintain its Momentum into 2021
The Cougars continue to fly under the radar despite starting 8-0

January 1, 2021January 1, 20214 weeks ago Ryan Root featured, recent

Five things WSU must do to have a chance of entering the national conversation or earn an NCAA tournament invitation.

Root: WSU Freshman Hoops Grades after First Two Weeks
Four of the six freshmen on WSU’s roster have made their official debuts this season

December 10, 2020December 10, 20202 months ago Ryan Root featured, recent

There’s plenty of data to assess a report card for each of Washington State’s men’s basketball freshmen in the first two weeks of Pac-12 play.

Root: Top Candidates to Replace CJ Elleby as WSU’s Leading Scorer in 2020-21
The departure of the second-round NBA Draft pick left big shoes to fill on the Palouse

November 25, 2020November 25, 20202 months ago Ryan Root featured, recent

As Kyle Smith continues to push his three main pillars of WSU basketball, it’s logical to ask who will fill CJ Elleby’s shoes.