The Washington State Cougars men’s basketball team represents the Washington State University in collegiate basketball. The team competes in the West Coast Conference (WCC) and played their first varsity game in 1902.
The Washington State Cougars men’s basketball team has made seven appearances in the NCAA tournaments. As of January 2025, the Washington State Cougars basketball team plays their home games at the Beasley Coliseum which is located in Pullman, Washington.
Washington State Basketball Head Coach 2025
As of January 2025, David Riley is the head coach for the Washington State Cougars men’s basketball team. He has entered his first season with the program and signed a six-year contract with the Cougars, as per her Washington State Cougars' official profile.
He spent the last three seasons as head coach at Eastern Washington where he was honored with back-to-back Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year in 2023 and 2024. In three years with the Eagles, Riley amassed a 62-38 record and led them to back-to-back Big Sky regular season championships, as per his Washington State Cougars' official profile.
David Riley's physical attributes
| Age | 36 years (born on November 28, 1988) |
| Height | N/A |
| Weight | N/A |
David Riley’s age
David Riley's age is 36 years, as of January 2025. He was born on November 28, 1988, in Seattle, Washington.
Washington State Basketball Head Coach year by year
According to the Coaches Database, the Washington State University men’s basketball team has seen 20 head coaches since they began playing at the varsity level in 1902, as of January 2025. David Riley is the current head coach of the team and has entered his first season with the Cougars.
Here is the list of Washington State Cougars men’s basketball team head coaches year by year:
| Coach | Years | Win-Loss |
| John Evans | 1901-03 | 2-4 |
| Jimmy Ashmore | 1903-05 | 5-3 |
| Everett Sweeley | 1905-07 | 10-9 |
| John Bender | 1907-08 | 12-3 |
| J. Fred Bohler | 1908-26 | 226-177 |
| Karl Schlademan | 1926-28 | 18-27 |
| Jack Friel | 1928-51 | 495-377 |
| Marv Harshman | 1958-71 | 155-181 |
| Bob Greenwood | 1971-72 | 11-15 |
| George Raveling | 1972-83 | 167-136 |
| Len Stevens | 1983-87 | 48-67 |
| Kelvin Sampson | 1987-94 | 103-103 |
| Kevin Eastman | 1994-99 | 69-78 |
| Paul Graham | 1999-2003 | 31-79 |
| Dick Bennett | 2003-06 | 36-49 |
| Tony Bennett | 2006-09 | 69-33 |
| Ken Bone | 2009-14 | 80-86 |
| Ernie Kent | 2014-19 | 58-98 |
| Kyle Smith | 2019-24 | 94-71 |
| David Riley | 2024-present | 13–4 |
Washington State Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff 2025
According to the Washington State Cougars' official website, here is the list of all the coaching staff of the Washington State Cougars men’s basketball team as of 2025:
| Name | Title |
| David Riley | Head Coach |
| Donald Brady | Assistant Coach |
| Jerry Brown | Assistant Coach |
| Blake Fernandez | Assistant Coach |
| Pedro Garcia Rosado | Assistant Coach |
| George Galanopoulos | Assistant Coach |
| Sean Suchomel | Director of Operations |
Assistant Coach
As of January 2025, Donald Brady, Jerry Brown, Blake Fernandez, Pedro Garcia Rosado and George Galanopoulos are the five assistant coaches of the Washington State Cougars men’s basketball team.
Washington State Men’s Basketball Support Staff 2025
| Name | Title |
| Zach Margolis | Head Basketball Performance Coach |
| Hailey Haukeli | Athletic Trainer |
FAQs on Washington State Men's Basketball
A. David Riley became the head coach of the Washington State Cougars on April 2, 2024.
A. As of 2025, the Washington State men’s basketball program appeared seven times in the NCAA tournament.
A. Yes, David Riley is married to his wife Emily.
A. Beasley Coliseum is the home arena for the Washington State basketball program.
