4. Oregon State Beavers (16-15, 9-9)
Oregon State will miss the NCAA Tournament for the fifth straight season. While the Beavers have posted a winning record in each of their two seasons in the WCC, they are just 36-28 over this span, including 19-18 against conference teams . The Beavers are 3-3 in their last six.
OSU is inconsistent offensively, as the Beavers are one of the league’s worst shooting teams and average just 70.1 points per game while allowing 75.5 points in conference play. The Beavers do get to the free-throw line a good amount, but turnovers and fouls are an issue.
5. San Francisco Dons (16-15, 8-10)
San Francisco’s streak of at least 20 wins is likely to come to an end after four straight seasons, unless the Dons win the WCC tournament. The Dons enter the WCC tourney losing seven of their last 10.
6. Pacific Tigers (17-14, 8-10)
Pacific has shown significant improvement under second-year head coach Dave Smart. The Tigers’ 17 regular-season victories and eight conference wins are their most this decade. The Tigers have lost six of their last eight.
7. Seattle Redhawks (19-12, 8-10)
Seattle had a decent first season in the WCC. The Redhawks are fantastic on defense, ranking third in points allowed at 68.1, but they are the league’s worst offensive team. The Redhawks have won three straight entering the conference tournament.
8. Washington State Cougars (12-19, 7-11)
Washington State has really struggled in its second season in the WCC, posting its first losing record since 2018-19. The Cougars average 76.5 points, fourth in the league, and shoot the ball well, with shooting splits of 46.9/38.4/73.4. Freshman Ace Glass II has been excellent, leading four players in double-figures at 16.3 points per contest. However, the Cougars struggle to defend and protect the ball.
