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University of Virginia hires WSU basketball coach

WSU men’s basketball coach Tony Bennett has been named coach at the University of Virginia.   Jim Sterk, WSU director of athletics, confirmed Bennett’s decision Monday afternoon (see link).   Related media coverage: 04-01-09 KREM — Bennett’s Virginia news conference 04-01-09 NBC — Bennett meets UVA team 04-01-09 Olympian — WSU wants to move quickly to replace Bennett […]

Off to Charlotte!

      The WSU men’s basketball team headed out of Pullman Tuesday, March 25, accompanied by a police escort and  fans waving along the streets… Sweet Sixteen in Charlotte – here they come!   (Due to technical difficulties, the WSU Today photos below were rendered with a slight water color filter.)           […]

First day practice photos in Denver

  Photos by Robert Hubner, WSU Photo Services.     We were told that a snowstorm hit Denver yesterday, but you wouldn’t know it judging by the weather today. Sunny skies and temperatures nearing the 60 degree mark is what welcomed us on our arrival to Denver. I’m not egotistical enough to think that you are […]

What a difference a year makes!

“They say we’re ranked seventh in the country in college basketball – that brings a lot of expectations and excitement for the upcoming season,” Coach Tony Bennett told the Pullman Kiwanis Club Thursday at their noon meeting in the Gladish Community and Cultural Center. After a year of accomplishments and honors, the Cougar men’s basketball […]

Tony Bennett tabbed for six major coaching honors

PULLMAN – Washington State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Tony Bennett was named the recipient of the 2007 Naismith Award as the college coach of the year — one of the most prestigious awards in college basketball — the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced on Tuesday, March 3. In addition, Bennett was named coach of the year […]

Coach Bennett and WSU agree to work out 7-year contract

PULLMAN – Washington State University and Men’s Basketball Head Coach Tony Bennett have agreed to restructure Bennett’s contract, Cougar Director of Athletics Jim Sterk announced Wednesday, March 28. The deal, when finalized, will run through the 2013-14 season. “Tony has agreed in principle to a seven-year contract and enhancement, but we are still working out […]

Basketball legend steps down; Tony Bennett to take helm

PULLMAN — WSU basketball coach Dick Bennett officially announced his retirement Tuesday, Feb. 28, as his son Tony Bennett was named the new coach, by Cougar Director of Athletics Jim Sterk. Tony Bennett becomes the 16th man to lead the Cougars. His father’s resignation takes effect at the end of the season. Washington State is 11-14, 4-12 […]