PULLMAN – Klay Thompson’s No. 1 is still the most popular jersey in Pullman these days, even though it’s been eight years since he played for Washington State.
Athletic director Pat Chun announced that WSU will be retiring Thompson’s number, hinting the Golden State All-Star will be back in Pullman for a game next season.
Thompson will join former WSU center Steve Puidokas, who played in Pullman from 1973-77, as the only other Cougar basketball player to have his number retired. The school retired Puidokas’ No. 55 near the end of his senior season in Pullman, which means it’s been 42 years since WSU last honored a player in this fashion.