After browsing the transfer market, Washington State basketball players Marvin Cannon and Ahmed Ali have chosen to return the Cougars next season, finalizing coach Kyle Smith’s first roster in Pullman.
Ali and Cannon, junior college transfers who were recruited by former coach Ernie Kent, both entered the transfer portal and seemed intent on finding a new place to play when Kent was fired following WSU’s disappointing 11-21 season.
But Ali indicated he’d be coming back next season two weeks ago, tweeting “WSU BABY#GoCougs” and a report from Cougfan.com confirmed the senior point guard had chosen to return.