PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University men's basketball will hold a practice open to the public, Saturday, Oct. 20 at 12:30 p.m., between College GameDay and WSU's football game against Oregon, in the basketball practice gym, P.E. Building (PEB) 146. 

This season's men's basketball poster will be available to those in attendance and members of the men's basketball team will be available to sign autographs following the conclusion of practice.  

Washington State men's basketball returns three starters from the 2017-18 squad, seniors Robert Franks Jr., Viont'e Daniels, and Carter Skaggs. Franks received Pac-12 Most Improved Player as well as being named to All-Pac-12 Honorable Mention. Franks also broke WSU's single-game 3-point record and tied the Pac-12 mark with 10 3-pointers against California, Jan. 13. Daniels ranks third on WSU's all-time list for 3-point field goal percentage and 21st for 3-pointers with 101. Skaggs averaged 8.2 points per game, fourth-best on the team. Skaggs also ranked third on the team and ninth in the Pac-12 with 2.2 3-pointers made in Pac-12 games only.

Fans will get a glimpse of WSU's seven newcomers, two freshman and five junior college transfers. 

The Cougars will hold an exhibition game against Walla Walla, Sunday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. at Beasley Coliseum. The season officially begins for WSU, Sunday, Nov. 11, as it hosts Nicholls State at 4 p.m. at Beasley Coliseum.

Season and single-game tickets, as well as mini plans are on sale for the 2018-19 men's basketball season. For the complete schedule, pricing and more ticket options, please visit www.wsucougars.com or call 1-800-Go-Cougs. Please contact the athletic ticket office at athletictickets@wsu.edu with any questions.