For a long time, Klay Thompson was carrying all the national notoriety for the WSU program at the professional level. Other players had brief stints — like Kyle Weaver, or more recently C.J. Elleby (whose Trail Blazers jersey still sits in my closet) — and a few, like Aron Baynes, made a real impact. Incredibly, there are now enough Cougs in the NBA to form a full starting five. Let’s take a look at how the start of the season is treating our Cougs.
The Rookie
Cedric Coward | Team: Memphis Grizzlies
2025 Stats: 7 Games | 25 Minutes per Game | 15 Points | 4.