COUGS ON THE MOVE: Rady Children’s Invitational In San Diego With Greg Wrubell
The Washington State Cougars men’s basketball team is set to participate in the 2023 Rady Children’s Invitational in San Diego, California, this weekend. The Cougars will face off against the San Diego State Aztecs on Friday, November 11th, and the BYU Cougars on Saturday, November 12th.
Cougar Outlook
The Cougars enter the tournament with a 2-1 record, having defeated Seattle University and Alcorn State in their first two games. They are led by senior forward Mouhamed Gueye, who is averaging 18.7 points and 10.3 rebounds per game this season.
Opponent Preview: San Diego State
The San Diego State Aztecs are 2-1 this season, with wins over Cal State Fullerton and CSU Bakersfield. They are led by senior guard Matt Bradley, who is averaging 18.0 points per game. The Aztecs are a tough defensive team, allowing just 58.0 points per game this season.
Opponent Preview: BYU
The BYU Cougars are 3-0 this season, with wins over Utah Valley, Southern Utah, and Utah. They are led by senior guard Alex Barcello, who is averaging 19.0 points per game. The Cougars are a high-scoring team, averaging 90.0 points per game this season.
Tournament History
The Rady Children’s Invitational is a four-team tournament that has been held in San Diego since 2015. The Cougars have participated in the tournament twice before, in 2015 and 2017. They finished 0-2 both times.
What’s At Stake?
The Cougars are looking to make a statement in this tournament. They are a young team with a lot of potential, and a strong showing in San Diego could help them build momentum for the rest of the season. The tournament will also be a good test for the Cougars against two tough opponents.
Looking Ahead
After the Rady Children’s Invitational, the Cougars will return home to face the Eastern Washington Eagles on Tuesday, November 15th. They will then open Pac-12 play on the road against the Arizona Wildcats on Thursday, November 17th.
