PULLMAN, Wash. – Prior to the football game against Oregon State, Washington State University men's basketball will hold an open practice, Saturday, Oct. 17 at Hollingbery Fieldhouse's Food Fair at 11:30 a.m.
The Cougars will take to the half-court, provided by Spokane Hoopfest Association, at 11:30 a.m. for 30 minutes of shooting and defensive drills before signing autographs for fans prior to the start of the homecoming football game against Oregon State at 1.p.m., at Martin Stadium.
The Crimson Girls will be on hand for a special performance prior to the open practice at the fieldhouse, beginning around 11:20 a.m.
The Fieldhouse Food Fair opens at 10 a.m. and provides a great place for WSU fans to meet up and enjoy food and beverages sold by the several vendors on-site. The venue also includes multiple televisions for watching football and an on-site Bookie location to get outfitted for the day.
The Cougars return seven players for the 2015-16 season, including three starters; juniors Josh Hawkinson and Ike Iroegbu and sophomore Ny Redding. Hawkinson is the reigning Pac-12 Most Improved Player of the Year. Six talented newcomers round out the roster.
Before the team's season opens Nov. 13, with a 5:30 p.m. tip against Northern Arizona at Beasley Coliseum, two exhibition games will be held. The first will be at Beasley Coliseum, Oct. 30, at 8.pm. The second will be at Bohler Gym, Nov. 6, at 6 p.m., with an appearance by former WSU head coach and college basketball hall of fame member George Raveling for 'Flashback Friday' night.