Washington State men: Cougars are bigger, but will they be better?

In the past, Washington State hasn’t always had the size, the length and the athleticism to combat the Pac-12’s elite big men, but this season the Cougars should at least be 2-for-3 there. The frontcourt averages almost 6-foot-9 across the board, and while WSU won’t have the girth or physicality to match up with certain opponents, the Cougars have long wingspans, and increasing their activity on the defensive end could lead to more deflections in the passing lanes, blocked shots at the rim and improved rebounding numbers.

Frontcourt

When opposing teams size up WSU this year, Robert Franks will be the first, second and third name on their scouting report. The senior from Vancouver, Washington,…