PULLMAN, Wash. – The Washington State University men's basketball team held an open practice for all Cougar fans in the Tri-Cities area, Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to noon at Pasco's Chiawana High School. The practice attracted around 300 fans.
The team entered and started warming up, as fans had already arrived early. Following warm-ups, the team performed drills as head coach Ernie Kent would periodically address the fans to talk about the team and things such as rule changes for this season. Cougar fans were able to enjoy some pizza and drinks and prizes were given away. The team competed against each other for 20 minutes at the end of practice. Following practice, the team signed autographs and met the fans in attendance, but not before singing the fight Washington State fight song.
The Cougars will host two exhibition games this season, the first, Friday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. against Lewis-Clark State and the second, Friday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. at Bohler Gym against Pacific (Ore). Hall of Famer George Raveling will make an appearance in Pullman for the 'Flashback Friday' game on Nov. 6, as both exhibition games will take place the night before home football games. WSU opens the regular season Friday, Nov. 13 hosting Northern Arizona at 5:30 p.m.
Season tickets, mini-plans and single-game tickets are currently on sale for the 2015-16 men's basketball season. Please visit www.wsucougars.com for more information and to purchase tickets.