Idaho's loss is WSU's gain as star forward Jones picks Cougars
May 13—The Palouse must've made an ever lasting impact on one of the best players on Idaho's men's basketball team last season.
The Vandals' leading scorer from a year ago, forward Isaac Jones, signed with the Washington State basketball team Friday, the team announced.
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