The NBA season tipped off this week, which means there is no better time to think about Coug basketball and the next level.
Washington State is not known for being a powerhouse when it comes to producing NBA talent, but there have been some highlights. The obvious guy everyone points to is four-time champion and future Hall of Famer Klay Thompson. Aron Baynes, Craig Ehlo, and James Donaldson all put together long pro-careers as well, but every other former Coug has gotten little more than a cup of coffee in the NBA. Most recently, Malachi Flynn and CJ Elleby were drafted in 2020, but only one of those players finished their college careers in Pullman.