WSU Cougars suspend forward for remainder of season

PULLMAN (AP) — WSU Cougars forward Emmanuel Ugbo, who is currently under a court order resulting from a domestic dispute, has been suspended for the remainder of the season.

Coach David Riley told reporters this week that Ugbo, who has neither played nor practiced for the Cougars since he was suspended on Jan. 28, will sit out the rest of the way.

“As an institution,” Riley told reporters, “we believe that’s the best course of action.”

WCC Men’s Basketball Standings

Ugbo was accused by a Washington State women’s volleyball player of stalking and harassment after she ended their relationship. Last week, a Whitman County judge granted the woman a full protection order against Ugbo.

Ugbo’s suspension began with Washington State’s home game on Jan. 31, shortly after the woman filed for a temporary protection order. The 6-foot-8, 245-pound Netherlands native averaged 6.7 points and 3.5 rebounds in 18 minutes per game this season. He previously played for Boise State.

There’s a new No. 1 in AP Top 25 men’s hoops; Zags back in top 10

Related

College Football Playoff will double to 24 teams beginning in 2027AP Top 25: Georgia takes over as the new No. 1WSU Cougars fall at home to Davidson 76-61 to open seasonArizona Cardinals’ Gardner Minshew to start at QB vs SeahawksChaos hits college hoops as dozens play after judges block NCAA eligibility rulesSo long, slipper: Cinderella will be harder to find at March Madness