ISAAC BONTON NEWS

Verge carries Arizona St past Washington St 64-59 in Pac 12

Alonzo Verge Jr. scored on a challenged drive in the lane with 11 seconds left, lifting Arizona State to a 64-59 win over Washington State in the opening round of the Pac-12 Confer...

MARCH 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WSU's Kyle Smith: Isaac Bonton will play but minutes could be limited 'A long, rangy athlete that on the perimeter can be just a knockout defensive player.'

MARCH 9, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Duarte voted Pac-12 player of year, Mobley is the newcomer

Oregon’s Chris Duarte is The Associated Press player of the year in the Pac-12 Conference and Southern California’s Evan Mobley is the newcomer of the year

MARCH 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WSU dealing with COVID-19 issues Monday's contest between Arizona State and Washington State has been postponed due to issues related to COVID-19, Doug Haller of The Athletic reports.

Impact It was a late call to postpone Monday afternoon's contest due to some COVID-19 issues within the Cougar program. It's not clear when this game will be made up, as it was the last scheduled game prior to the Pac-12 tournament for Washington State. Bonton has been dealing with an ankle issue as well, so this may help him get some time off to heal.

MARCH 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martin's late 3 helps Arizona St. beat WSU 77-74 in OT

Remy Martin scored 23 points, including a 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds to play in overtime, and Arizona State beat Washington State 77-74 for the Sun Devils’ third win in a row

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in uniform Saturday Bonton (ankle) is in street clothes for Saturday's matchup with Arizona State, Michelle Gardner of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact The senior guard returned from a three-game absence Thursday and had three points in 19 minutes off the bench, but he's not in uniform for Saturday's matchup with the Sun Devils. Bonton was dealing with ankle issues and may have aggravated the injury in his return to the court. He leads the Cougars in scoring at 17.7 points and also averages 4.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 steals.

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Washington St., ASU meet in conference play

Washington State pays visit to Arizona State in a Pac-12 matchup

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes off bench in return Bonton posted three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), zero rebounds and one assist across 19 minutes in Thursday's 69-53 loss to Arizona.

Impact Bonton came off the bench in his return from an ankle injury that caused him to miss the previous three games. He was ineffective, being held to a season-low three points while also committing three turnovers. Bonton's next chance to return to the starting lineup will come Saturday against Arizona St.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Akinjo, Arizona pull away from Washington State 69-53

James Akinjo scored 19 points and Arizona shut down Washington State, pulling away for a 69-53 victory

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available Thursday Bonton (ankle) is dressed for Thursday's game against Arizona, WSUCougarNotes reports.

Impact Bonton is coming off three straight absences due to a lingering ankle issue, but he'll be available Thursday. The senior is averaging 18.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.1 steals across 35.7 minutes per game on the season. During Thursday's game, however, he'll only be available off the bench.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Thursday Bonton (ankle) is warming up for Thursday's game against Arizona, Bruce Pascoe of the Arizona Daily Star reports.

Impact Bonton has missed the last three games due to an ankle issue, but it appears he could have a chance to return Thursday. His status may depend on how well he holds up during pre-game warmups.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as day-to-day Bonton (ankle) is day-to-day according to coach Kyle Smith, Theo Lawson of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Bonton and Ryan Rapp are both day-to-day ahead of Thursday's game with Arizona. Both players will travel with the team for the upcoming road trip in Arizona. Bonton has missed the last three games with an ankle issue.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Williams scores 40, leads WSU over Stanford in 3 OTs, 85-76

Noah Williams scored a career-high 40 points and Washington State outlasted Stanford 85-76 in triple overtime

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting again Saturday Bonton (ankle) will miss Saturday's game against Stanford, Theo Lawson of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Bonton is set for his third consecutive absence as he continues to recover from an ankle injury he suffered late in the Feb. 13 contest against USC. Ryan Rapp, who started in his place against Washington before missing the last game as well, is warming up and may be set to serve as the primary point guard again Saturday. Noah Williams and TJ Bamba are also options to see some action on the ball.

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Williams career-high 32 sparks WSU to romp over Cal 82-51

Noah Williams scored a career-high 32 points with four 3-pointers, nine rebounds, a career-high tying seven assists and three steals as Washington State pounded Cal 82-51 Thursday...

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again Thursday Bonton (ankle) is not playing Thursday versus California, Theo Lawson of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Bonton's lingering ankle injury will force him to miss a second consecutive game. In his stead, TJ Bamba will draw his first start of the season.

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tsohonis scores 29, hits winner as Washington nips rival WSU

Marcus Tsohonis scored a career-high 29 points, including a winning floater in the lane with 2.4 seconds left, and Washington edged rival Washington State 65-63

FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Monday Bonton (ankle) is out for Monday's game against Washington, Theo Lawson of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact The Cougars will be without Bonton for a third time this season, as the senior was expected to play but things took a turn for the worse and he will need to sit this one out. Ryan Rapp earns the start in his absence Monday.

FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not dressed Monday Bonton (ankle) isn't suited up for Monday's game against Washington, Theo Lawson of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Bonton was expected to play after injuring his ankle during the Cougars' loss against USC on Saturday but that doesn't appear to be the case anymore. The senior isn't dressed up during pregame warmups ahead of Monday's game, thus severely jeopardizing his status in this one.

FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be okay for Monday Bonton twisted his ankle towards the end of Saturday's 76-65 loss to USC and had to be helped off the floor. He is expected to be fine for Monday's game against Washington, however...

Impact Head coach Kyle Smith said after Saturday's loss that Bonton is a little shaken up but he thinks he'll be back for Monday's meeting with Washington. The 6-3 senior finished the day with 17 points (6-17 FG, 0-6 3PT, 5-7 FT), five assists, four rebounds and four steals in 36 minutes before departing with under a minute to go.

FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Washington looks to end streak vs Washington St.

Washington State looks to extend Washington's conference losing streak to six games

FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eaddy scores 29 points, No. 20 USC beats Washington State

Tahj Eaddy scored a season high 29 points, Evan Mobley had 20 points, 11 rebounds and six blocked shots and No. 20 Southern California beat Washington State 76-65 on Saturday night...

FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stellar play continues Bonton tallied 26 points (8-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 6-9 FT), five rebounds and five assists in 37 minutes during Thursday's 81-73 victory over UCLA.

Impact Bonton posted a game-high 26 points and tied a season-high with four three pointers. It's also his second straight game with at least five rebounds and assists. After a slow start to the season, Bonton has shaken off the rust and excelled during Pac-12 play - averaging 19.7 points and shooting 40 percent from three.

FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bonton has 26, Washington St holds off UCLA 81-73 PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Isaac Bonton scored 26 points and Washington State avenged an ugly 30-point blowout from four weeks earlier with an 81...

FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

No. 20 USC looks to extend streak vs Washington St.

No. 20 Southern California looks for its 10th straight win in the head-to-head series over Washington State

FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS