TJ Bamba and DJ Rodman combined for 27 points, as Washington State extended its winning streak to seven with a 69-52 victory over California in the opening round of the Pac-12 Tournament.
Washington State had its best season in a decade last year, but coach Kyle Smith lost most of that team. Smith has recruited another deep roster of talented players for the Cougars.
Washington State linebacker Daiyan Henley is a transfer from Nevada who might be the steal of the transfer portal this year as the Cougars prepare to host No. 15 Oregon on Saturday.