Bone to replace Bennett at WSU

PULLMAN — A Washington State University official says Portland State basketball coach Ken Bone will become the new coach of the Cougars.

Bone will replace Tony Bennett, who last week left for Virginia. The official requested anonymity because the school was not ready to announce the news formally. A press conference is scheduled for Tuesday.

Bone did not immediately return messages from The Associated Press.

Bone has led Portland State of the Big Sky Conference to two consecutive NCAA basketball tournaments.

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