Basketball Skills: Season and Washington State

basketball skills: There was lots of roster churn after the season, and this year edition of the Cougars also took a tour of Italy to hone their basketball skills. "With the talent level coming in the door, I think people should be pleasantly surprised when they see this team play," Kent said. "Much improved shooting, passing and defence." A better team may also help increase the average of 2,800 fans at home games last season, according to Hamilton Spectator. The Cougars have some bright spots. That would be good news after a forgettable campaign last season that saw Washington State finish 9-22 overall and just 1-17 in the Pac-12. Most notable is Josh Hawkinson, who averaged 15.4 points and 11.1 rebounds per game last season and led the Pac-12 in rebounding and with 20 double-doubles. Hawkinson said he must do more to help the team. "I've got to step up more defensively," he said. "I can be more of a distributor." Also back is senior guard Ike Iroegbu, who averaged 12.7 points and 3.6 assists, and guard Charles Callison, who recorded 7.9 points and 3 assists per game. The 6-foot-10 forward is now a senior and was an All-Pac-12 honourable mention last season. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.