Gone: G Que Johnson (Western Kentucky transfer), C Valentine Izundu (SDSU transfer).
Key newcomers: G Malachi Flynn (freshman), G Jamar Ergas (freshman), G Milan Acquaah (freshman), F Jeff Pollard (freshman).
Why this pick: Johnson and Izundu bailed from a 1-17 team, suggesting Josh Hawkinson could get even lonelier in Pullman. But Ernie Kent went out and filled holes, then expressed excitement about guys such as Flynn and Acquaah, saying he's confident that the Cougars will play with a greater tempo and rhythm this time. Maybe they'll even look more like Kent's vintage Oregon teams, in style at least.Β
