The buzz around Pullman today is undoubtedly the anticipation of Klay Thompson’s number being retired at halftime of the Pac-12 game between the Washington State Cougars and Oregon State Beavers. That is, after all, why a near-sell out crowd is expected at Beasley Coliseum — to welcome the best player in program history Back Home.
However, there is, in fact, an actual game to be played between the Cougs and the Beavs, tipping off at 1 p.m. The hometown boys have a stiff challenge if they’re going to give “K1ay Day” a happy ending.