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The Washington State Cougars men's basketball team currently competes in the Pac-12 Conference.
Answer: False
The Washington State Cougars men's basketball team currently competes in the West Coast Conference (WCC), not the Pac-12 Conference.
Beasley Coliseum, the home arena for the Cougars, has a seating capacity exceeding 15,000 spectators.
Answer: False
Beasley Coliseum, the home arena for the Cougars, has a seating capacity of 12,058 spectators, which does not exceed 15,000.
David Riley is in his first season as the head coach of the Washington State Cougars men's basketball team.
Answer: True
David Riley is indeed in his first season as the head coach of the Washington State Cougars men's basketball team.
Kyle Smith was the head coach of the Cougars immediately before David Riley.
Answer: True
Kyle Smith served as the head coach of the Cougars immediately preceding David Riley's appointment.
The official colors of the Washington State Cougars are crimson and gold.
Answer: False
The official colors of the Washington State Cougars are crimson and gray, not crimson and gold.
What is the official name of the men's basketball team representing Washington State University?
Answer: Washington State Cougars men's basketball team
The men's basketball team representing Washington State University is officially known as the Washington State Cougars men's basketball team.
In which athletic conference do the Washington State Cougars men's basketball team currently compete?
Answer: West Coast Conference (WCC)
The Washington State Cougars men's basketball team currently competes in the West Coast Conference (WCC) of NCAA Division I.
What is the seating capacity of Beasley Coliseum, the home arena for the Washington State Cougars men's basketball team?
Answer: 12,058
Beasley Coliseum, the home arena for the Washington State Cougars men's basketball team, has a seating capacity of 12,058 spectators.
Who is the current head coach of the Washington State Cougars men's basketball team?
Answer: David Riley
David Riley is the current head coach of the Washington State Cougars men's basketball team, serving in his first season.
Who was the head coach of the Cougars immediately before David Riley?
Answer: Kyle Smith
Kyle Smith served as the head coach of the Cougars immediately prior to David Riley's appointment.
What are the official colors of the Washington State Cougars?
Answer: Crimson and Gray
The official colors of the Washington State Cougars are crimson and gray.
Washington State began varsity intercollegiate competition in men's basketball in the early 1900s.
Answer: True
Washington State commenced varsity intercollegiate competition in men's basketball in 1902, which falls within the early 1900s.
The 1917 National Championship was retroactively awarded to the Cougars by the NCAA.
Answer: False
The 1917 National Championship was retroactively awarded to the Cougars by the Helms Athletic Foundation and the Premo-Porretta Power Poll, not the NCAA.
George Raveling was the first African American head coach in the Pac-8 conference.
Answer: True
George Raveling holds the distinction of being the first African American head coach in the Pacific Athletic Conference, which was known as the Pac-8 during his tenure.
Coach Dick Bennett's tenure saw the Cougars achieve their first 20-win season in over a decade.
Answer: False
While Coach Dick Bennett brought a resurgence to the program, the source material indicates that the Cougars achieved their first 20-win season in 14 years under Kyle Smith during the 2021–22 season, not during Dick Bennett's tenure.
Tony Bennett tied the all-time WSU record for wins (26) twice during his three seasons as head coach.
Answer: True
Tony Bennett indeed tied the all-time Washington State University record for wins (26) on two occasions during his three seasons as head coach.
Jack Friel has the highest winning percentage among coaches with a minimum of 100 games coached for Washington State.
Answer: False
Tony Bennett holds the highest winning percentage among coaches with a minimum of 100 games coached for Washington State, at .676, while Jack Friel is the winningest coach by total wins.
In what year did Washington State begin varsity intercollegiate competition in men's basketball?
Answer: 1902
Washington State initiated varsity intercollegiate competition in men's basketball in the year 1902.
Which organization retroactively awarded the 1917 National Championship to the Cougars in 1957?
Answer: Helms Athletic Foundation
The Helms Athletic Foundation retroactively awarded the 1917 National Championship to the Cougars in 1957.
Who was the first African American head coach in the Pacific Athletic Conference (Pac-8)?
Answer: George Raveling
George Raveling was the pioneering African American head coach in the Pacific Athletic Conference (Pac-8).
What was a key achievement of coach Dick Bennett's 2004–05 season for the Cougars?
Answer: An upset win against Arizona
A notable achievement during coach Dick Bennett's 2004–05 season was an upset victory against Arizona.
Where did Tony Bennett go to coach after leaving Washington State in 2009?
Answer: Virginia Cavaliers
After concluding his tenure at Washington State in 2009, Tony Bennett transitioned to coach the Virginia Cavaliers.
Which coach has the highest winning percentage among those with a minimum of 100 games coached for Washington State?
Answer: Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett holds the highest winning percentage among coaches with a minimum of 100 games coached for Washington State, achieving a .676 percentage.
Kyle Smith was the 19th head coach of Washington State, signing a five-year contract.
Answer: False
Kyle Smith was the 19th head coach of Washington State, but he signed a six-year contract, not a five-year contract.
The 2021–22 season saw the Cougars achieve their first winning record in conference play in over a decade.
Answer: True
During the 2021–22 season, the Cougars achieved their first winning record in conference play in 14 years, marking a significant milestone.
In February 2024, the Cougars returned to the AP Poll for the first time since the 2010-11 season.
Answer: False
In February 2024, the Cougars returned to the AP Poll for the first time since the 2007–08 season, not the 2010–11 season.
The Washington State Cougars received a 7-seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament and won their First Round game.
Answer: True
The Washington State Cougars received a 7-seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament and successfully won their First Round game against Drake.
When was Kyle Smith named the 19th head coach of Washington State?
Answer: March 27, 2019
Kyle Smith was appointed as the 19th head coach of Washington State on March 27, 2019.
What significant milestone did Kyle Smith's team achieve during the 2021–22 season regarding their conference record?
Answer: Their first winning record in conference play in 14 years
During the 2021–22 season, Kyle Smith's team achieved their first winning record in conference play in 14 years.
In February 2024, the Cougars returned to the AP Poll for the first time since which season?
Answer: 2007–08 season
In February 2024, the Cougars re-entered the AP Poll, marking their first appearance since the 2007–08 season.
What was the outcome of the Washington State Cougars' First Round game in the 2024 NCAA Tournament?
Answer: They defeated Drake 66–61.
In the First Round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament, the Washington State Cougars secured a victory against Drake with a score of 66–61.
The Cougars have appeared in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament exactly five times.
Answer: False
The Washington State Cougars have appeared in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament seven times, not five.
In the 2006–07 season, the Cougars earned a #1 seed in the NCAA tournament.
Answer: False
In the 2006–07 season, the Cougars earned a #3 seed in the NCAA tournament, not a #1 seed.
The Cougars advanced to the Sweet Sixteen in the 2007–08 NCAA Tournament, marking their second time reaching that stage in school history.
Answer: True
In the 2007–08 NCAA Tournament, the Cougars advanced to the Sweet Sixteen, which was indeed their second time reaching that stage in school history, with the first being in 1941.
The Cougars have an overall NCAA Tournament record of 7 wins and 7 losses.
Answer: True
The Washington State Cougars possess an overall NCAA Tournament record of 7 wins and 7 losses across their seven appearances.
In the 1941 NCAA Tournament, the Cougars defeated Wisconsin in the National Final.
Answer: False
In the 1941 NCAA Tournament, the Cougars lost to Wisconsin in the National Final, rather than defeating them.
The Cougars have appeared in eight National Invitation Tournaments (NIT).
Answer: False
The Cougars have appeared in seven National Invitation Tournaments (NIT), not eight.
The 2011 NIT saw the Cougars reach the Semifinals for the first time in program history.
Answer: False
The 2011 NIT marked the Cougars' second time reaching the Semifinals in program history, not their first.
The Cougars reached the Sweet Sixteen in the 1941 NCAA Tournament.
Answer: True
The Cougars reached the National Final in the 1941 NCAA Tournament, which means they also reached the Sweet Sixteen (and Final Four) in that year.
In the 2012 College Basketball Invitational (CBI), the Cougars won the championship by defeating Pittsburgh in the finals.
Answer: False
In the 2012 College Basketball Invitational (CBI) Finals, the Cougars won the first game against Pittsburgh but ultimately lost the series, thus not winning the championship.
How many times have the Washington State Cougars appeared in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament?
Answer: 7
The Washington State Cougars have appeared in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament a total of seven times.
What seed did the Cougars earn in the 2006–07 NCAA tournament?
Answer: #3 seed
In the 2006–07 NCAA tournament, the Cougars were awarded a #3 seed.
In which round of the 2007–08 NCAA Tournament did the Washington State Cougars lose to the #1 overall seed North Carolina?
Answer: Sweet Sixteen
The Washington State Cougars lost to the #1 overall seed North Carolina in the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2007–08 NCAA Tournament.
What is the Washington State Cougars' overall record in their seven NCAA Tournament appearances?
Answer: 7–7
The Washington State Cougars hold an overall record of 7 wins and 7 losses across their seven NCAA Tournament appearances.
Which team did the Cougars lose to in the National Final of the 1941 NCAA Tournament?
Answer: Wisconsin
In the National Final of the 1941 NCAA Tournament, the Cougars were defeated by Wisconsin.
How many National Invitation Tournaments (NIT) have the Cougars appeared in?
Answer: 7
The Cougars have participated in seven National Invitation Tournaments (NIT).
Which of the following teams did the Cougars defeat on their way to the Semifinals in the 2011 NIT?
Answer: Oklahoma State
On their path to the Semifinals in the 2011 NIT, the Cougars defeated Long Beach State, Oklahoma State, and Northwestern.
In the 2012 College Basketball Invitational (CBI) Finals, the Cougars won the first game against Pittsburgh but ultimately lost the series. What was the final outcome of the series?
Answer: Pittsburgh won 2-1
In the 2012 College Basketball Invitational (CBI) Finals, after winning the first game, the Cougars lost games two and three, resulting in Pittsburgh winning the series 2-1.
Klay Thompson's number 1 jersey was retired in 2020.
Answer: True
Klay Thompson's number 1 jersey was indeed retired in 2020, acknowledging his significant contributions to the program.
Steve Puidokas's number 55 jersey was retired in recognition of his contributions as a shooting guard.
Answer: False
Steve Puidokas's number 55 jersey was retired, but he played as a Center, not a shooting guard.
More than 20 former Washington State players have gone on to play in the NBA.
Answer: True
Washington State has seen 21 of its former players advance to play in the NBA, confirming that more than 20 have done so.
C. J. Elleby is currently playing professional basketball in a European league.
Answer: False
C. J. Elleby is currently playing professional basketball in the Israeli Basketball Premier League, which is not a European league.
Klay Thompson is the all-time leading scorer for the Washington State Cougars men's basketball team.
Answer: False
Isaac Fontaine holds the record as the all-time leading scorer for the Washington State Cougars men's basketball team with 2,003 points, not Klay Thompson.
Brian Quinnett holds the record for the most points scored in a single game for Washington State with 45 points.
Answer: True
Brian Quinnett indeed holds the record for the most points scored in a single game for Washington State, achieving 45 points against Loyola-Marymount.
Josh Hawkinson is the all-time career leader in rebounds for the Washington State Cougars.
Answer: True
Josh Hawkinson is confirmed as the all-time career leader in rebounds for the Washington State Cougars, with a total of 1,015 rebounds.
Jim McKean holds the record for the most rebounds in a single game for Washington State with 25 rebounds.
Answer: False
Jim McKean holds the record for the most rebounds in a single game for Washington State with 27 rebounds, not 25.
Which two jersey numbers have been retired by the Washington State Cougars men's basketball program?
Answer: #1 and #55
The Washington State Cougars men's basketball program has retired jersey numbers 1 (Klay Thompson) and 55 (Steve Puidokas).
How many former Washington State players have gone on to play in the NBA?
Answer: 21
A total of 21 former Washington State players have progressed to play in the NBA.
C. J. Elleby, a former Cougar, is currently playing in which overseas professional basketball league?
Answer: Israeli Basketball Premier League
C. J. Elleby, a former Cougar, is currently competing in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
Who is the all-time leading scorer for the Washington State Cougars men's basketball team?
Answer: Isaac Fontaine
Isaac Fontaine holds the distinction of being the all-time leading scorer for the Washington State Cougars men's basketball team.
Which player holds the record for the most points scored in a single season for the Cougars?
Answer: Klay Thompson
Klay Thompson holds the record for the most points scored in a single season for the Cougars, with 733 points during the 2010–11 season.
Who holds the record for the most points scored in a single game for Washington State?
Answer: Brian Quinnett
Brian Quinnett holds the record for the most points scored in a single game for Washington State, with 45 points.
Who is the career leader in assists for the Washington State Cougars?
Answer: Bennie Seltzer
Bennie Seltzer is recognized as the career leader in assists for the Washington State Cougars, with a total of 473 assists.
Which player recorded the most assists in a single season for the Cougars?
Answer: Reggie Moore
Reggie Moore holds the record for the most assists in a single season for the Cougars, with 193 assists during the 2011–12 season.
Who is the all-time career leader in rebounds for the Washington State Cougars?
Answer: Josh Hawkinson
Josh Hawkinson is the all-time career leader in rebounds for the Washington State Cougars, accumulating 1,015 rebounds.
Which player holds the record for the most rebounds in a single game for Washington State?
Answer: Jim McKean
Jim McKean holds the record for the most rebounds in a single game for Washington State, with 27 rebounds.
The rivalry between Washington State and Gonzaga University began in 1907.
Answer: True
The rivalry between Washington State and Gonzaga University indeed commenced in 1907.
The Battle of the Palouse rivalry is older than the WSU-Washington Huskies series.
Answer: True
The Battle of the Palouse rivalry, which began in 1906, predates the WSU-Washington Huskies series, which started in 1910, by four years.
As of 2023, the Washington Huskies hold a significant lead in the series against the Washington State Cougars.
Answer: True
As of 2023, the Washington Huskies maintain a substantial lead in the series against the Washington State Cougars, with a record of 186–111.
The Washington State Cougars have a better winning percentage against Arizona than against UCLA in Pac-12 matchups.
Answer: True
The Washington State Cougars have a winning percentage of .225 against Arizona and .144 against UCLA in Pac-12 matchups, indicating a better percentage against Arizona.
Washington State currently has a 6-game winning streak against Oregon State in Pac-12 play.
Answer: False
Washington State currently holds a 5-game winning streak against Oregon State in Pac-12 play, not a 6-game streak.
As of the 2013–14 season, what was Washington State's lead in the series against Gonzaga University?
Answer: 98–50
As of the 2013–14 season, Washington State held a 98–50 lead in their series against Gonzaga University.
Which rivalry is described as the oldest continuing rivalry in the western United States?
Answer: Washington State vs. Idaho Vandals (Battle of the Palouse)
The Battle of the Palouse, a rivalry between Washington State and the Idaho Vandals, is recognized as the oldest continuing rivalry in the western United States.
As of November 2021, what was Washington State's all-time series record against the Idaho Vandals?
Answer: 167–110
As of November 2021, Washington State's all-time series record against the Idaho Vandals stood at 167 wins and 110 losses.
As of 2023, what is the historical record of the Washington Huskies against the Washington State Cougars?
Answer: Huskies lead 186–111
As of 2023, the Washington Huskies hold a historical lead of 186–111 in their series against the Washington State Cougars.
Against which Pac-12 opponent has the Washington State Cougars had the least success in terms of winning percentage?
Answer: UCLA
The Washington State Cougars have experienced the least success against UCLA in Pac-12 matchups, holding a winning percentage of .144.
What is the current winning streak for Washington State against Stanford in Pac-12 play?
Answer: 6 games
Washington State currently maintains a 6-game winning streak against Stanford in Pac-12 play.