2026-27 Outlook
LangIndex projects Washington State at #131 nationally for the 2026-27 college basketball season with a projected efficiency margin of +1.1 points per 100 possessions. That's roughly in line with last season's #136 finish. The projection makes this team a factor in its conference race.
Only 35% of last season's minutes return, so this roster will look very different. Expect some early-season volatility while new pieces settle in. The program adds 1 incoming recruit to the mix.
Last Season (2025-26)
Washington State finished 2025-26 at 11-20, ranked #136 in the final LangIndex ratings with adjusted offense of 112.5 and adjusted defense of 110.4 points per 100 possessions.
How LangIndex Rates Washington State
Washington State's power rating of +1.1 is an adjusted efficiency margin: the points per 100 possessions the model expects them to outscore an average Division I team by, once you strip out schedule strength. It combines adjusted offensive efficiency, adjusted defensive efficiency, and pace into one number, so a rating of +1.1 means Washington State projects to beat a neutral-court average team by about 1 points on a typical night. The full live version updates every morning during the season.
Washington State Rating History
Season-by-season LangIndex power rating and national rank. Washington State's rating has slipped compared to a few seasons ago. Their best finish in this window was #38 in 2023-24.
| Season | Power Rating | Nat. Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | +0.2 | #128 |
| 2024-25 | +0.5 | #156 |
| 2023-24 | +11.2 | #38 |
| 2022-23 | +3.8 | #121 |
| 2021-22 | +10.6 | #41 |
| 2020-21 | +1.1 | #144 |