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Pat Chun named WSU athletic director

Washington State has announced that Pat Chun has been named its new athletic director.

Chun becomes the first Asian-American athletic director to lead a Power 5 school.

Darcel McBath named WSU assistant coach

“This is a game-changing day for our athletics program,” said WSU President Kirk Schulz in a press release. “We were focused on finding a leader with the right blend of experience, vision, and passion to lead Cougar athletics to the next level of success. In Pat, we’re confident we found that person. His achievements in fundraising, boosting the academic success rate of student athletes, and building strong relationships with the community – on- and off-campus – are exemplary.