Washington State's 1917 team

We have documented not long ago the futility which has been Washington State basketball. However, it has not always been so. WAY back in the good old days, they did reach the pinnacle of success. Before the days of the NCAA tournament, they were the Helms Foundation national champions. The 1917 version of the Cougars had a record of 25-1. Their only loss was at Cal by the score of 28-20. And hey, folks, a win is a win and a championship is a championship. Their national championship counts just as much as anyone else's.