After the transfer of all-conference star TJ Bamba to Villanova, Kyle Smith and the Cougs knew they had a big gap to fill on their roster. To help fill that hole, WSU took their turn in the transfer portal, but the Cougs took a different route.
On Tuesday, WSU announced that Division II All-American Jaylen Wells has signed with the Cougars. The 6-foot-7 forward produced big numbers last season on his way to a record breaking campaign with Sonoma State. The sophomore out of Sacramento led his conference with more than 22 points per game while also tying for the California Collegiate Athletic Association lead in rebounds per game with 8.