Cougars Extend Kyle Smith Through the 2026-27 Season

PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University Director of Athletics Pat Chun announced Thursday that men's head basketball coach Kyle Smith had agreed to a contract extension. Smith's extension will keep him on the Palouse through the 2026-27 season. Smith was named the head coach of the Cougs in 2019 and originally signed a six-year contract that ran through the 2024-25 campaign.

"The rebirth in our men's basketball program since Kyle arrived two years ago has been remarkable," said Chun. "Kyle's ability to attract and develop top talent has revitalized not only our men's basketball program, but our fan base as well. The future of Cougar basketball is in good hands under Kyle's leadership…