RYAN RAPP NEWS

Washington State looks to build on best season in a decade

Washington State had its best season in a decade last year, but coach Kyle Smith lost most of that team to graduations and transfers

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Williams leads Washington State rout of Idaho, 109-61

Noah Williams scored 16 points and led six players into double-digit scoring as Washington State routed Idaho, 109-61 to win the 277th edition of The Battle of the Palouse, the lon...

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in action Thursday Rapp (knee) is available for Thursday's game against Arizona, WSUCougarNotes reports.

Impact Rapp will return from a two-game absence caused by a knee sprain. Isaac Bonton (ankle) is also set to return for Washington State on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Thursday Rapp (knee) is day-to-day according to coach Kyle Smith, Theo Lawson of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Rapp did not play in last Saturday's game against Stanford due to a knee sprain. Coach Smith said that Rapp will make the trip with the team to Arizona on Thursday and Arizona State on Saturday, though it's unclear if he will play in either of those at this point.

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Officially ruled out Rapp (knee) won't play in Saturday's game against Stanford.

Impact Rapp suffered a sprained knee earlier in the week but attempted to see how he felt during warmups and ultimately won't be available for Saturday's contest. With both he and Isaac Bonton (ankle) sidelined, the Cougars will likely feature a backcourt of Noah Williams and TJ Bamba with Myles Warren backing them up.

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Rapp (knee) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Stanford, Theo Lawson of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Rapp is dealing with a knee sprain but appears to be attempting to give it a go ahead of Saturday's tip against the Cardinal. With Isaac Bonton (ankle) set to miss his third straight game, the Cougars will definitely need Rapp's presence in the backcourt and he could possibly earn a second straight start if head coach Kyle Smith feels comfortable putting him out there.

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Rapp missed Thursday's 82-51 win over Cal due to a knee sprain and head coach Kyle Smith listed him as questionable for Saturday's meeting with Stanford, Ryan Root of The Daily Eve...

Impact Rapp must've suffered the injury during practice leading up to Thursday because he started and played 28 minutes in Monday's narrow loss to Washington. Based on coach Smith's comments, it doesn't sound like Rapp will be forced to miss too much time but his potential absence could open up the door for TJ Bamba and Myles Warren to get some increased minutes once again.

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Rapp is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Washington.

Impact Rapp gets the starting nod for the second time in three games with Isaac Bonton out with an ankle injury. In three previous starts, Rapp averaged 8.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists.

FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oregon State holds off Washington State 68-66

Ethan Thompson scored all 12 of his points in the final 8:37 to help Oregon State pull away for a 68-66 win over Washington State

FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ends up playing after all Rapp (not injury related) had three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3PT) in seven minutes of action during Saturday's 70-59 loss to Colorado.

Impact Rapp was initially listed as unavailable for Saturday's game as he was assumed to still be in the team's COVID-19 protocol but ended up making his first appearance in six games. The 6-5 sophomore has averaged 2.4 points and 2.8 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per game as he'll continue to play a meaningful role off the bench moving forward.

JANUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still unavailable Rapp (undisclosed) is still unavailable for Saturday's game against Colorado.

Impact This is a bi of a surprise after Rapp was spotted in uniform and stretching ahead of Saturday's game. He has missed the last month due to COVID-19 protocols, but this makes you think there might be something else going on as well. We'll see if he can go Wednesday against Colorado.

JANUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In uniform ahead of game Saturday Rapp (COVID-19 protocol) is in uniform and warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Colorado, Theo Lawson of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Rapp has not played in a month due to COVID-19 protocols. It looks like he will finally end that long absence on Saturday against the Buffaloes.

JANUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Utes Rapp (COVID-19 protocols) won't play Thursday against Utah.

Impact Rapp will miss his fifth straight game due to COVID-19 protocols. His next chance to return comes Saturday against Colorado, but it's worth noting that head coach Kyle Smith said Wednesday that the guard will likely be out through the weekend.

JANUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out through weekend Rapp (COVID-19 protocols) isn't expected to return either Thursday versus Utah or Saturday versus Colorado, Jamey Vinnick of 247Sports reports.

Impact Rapp has been in COVID-19 protocol since early January. While it doesn't sound like he will make it back this weekend, coach Kyle Smith suggested they are "closer" to returning to the floor and that he's hoping Rapp and teammate D.J. Rodman will be healthy and available next week.

JANUARY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Saturday Rapp (undisclosed) will not play Saturday against USC.

Impact Rapp will miss his fifth straight game as a result of COVID-19 protocols. His next chance to return comes Thursday against Utah.

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out for COVID-19 protocols Rapp (undisclosed) will not play in Thursday's game against UCLA.

Impact Rapp will miss his fourth straight game due to COVID-19 protocols. His timetable for return is uncertain, but it's not looking good with another game on tap Saturday against USC.

JANUARY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Rapp (undisclosed) is unavailable for Saturday's game against Stanford.

Impact Rapp will be missing his third consecutive game due to an undisclosed issue. It's unclear when he could be expected back as TJ Bamba should continue to get more looks off the bench while Rapp is sidelined.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mathurin, Brown Jr. help Arizona beat Washington St. in 2OT

Freshman Bennedict Mathurin had his first career double-double, Terrell Brown Jr. hit a 3-pointer with 13 seconds left and Arizona beat Washington State 86-82 in double overtime

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Saturday Rapp (undisclosed) is unavailable for Saturday's game against Arizona.

Impact Rapp and three other players won't be available due to COVID-19 protocols. The sophomore guard is averaging 2.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 21.4 minutes this season.

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Abogidi double-double helps WSU cruise by Prairie View 90-62

Efe Abogidi scored 16 points with 14  rebounds and a career-best four blocked shots as Washington State remained unbeaten, dispatching Prairie View A&M  90-62

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Abogidi, Williams help Washington St. beat Montana St. 82-54

Freshman Efe Abogidi had his first double-double, Noah Williams scored a career-high 21 points and Washington State beat Montana State 82-54

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS