San Francisco Dons (12-13, 9-7 WCC) at Washington State Cougars (16-12, 11-6 WCC) Pullman, Washington; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington State will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Cougars play San Francisco.

Gonzaga visits the Washington State Cougars after Khalif Battle scored 24 points in the Bulldogs' 107-55 victory over the Pepperdine Waves.

San Diego Toreros (4-25, 1-15 WCC) at Washington State Cougars (16-13, 6-10 WCC) Pullman, Washington; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -13; over/under is 158.5 BOTTOM

The Gonzaga Bulldogs (20-7, 11-3 WCC) will make the short drive to Pullman to face the Washington State Cougars (16-11, 6-8 WCC) in a West Coast Conference men's basketball game on Wednesday night. The Bulldogs are looking to stay within reach of Saint Mary's for the WCC regular season championship.

Santa Clara Broncos (18-10, 10-5 WCC) at Washington State Cougars (16-12, 6-9 WCC) Pullman, Washington; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Broncos -2.5; over/under is 157.5 BOTTOM

Gonzaga plays the Washington State Cougars after Khalif Battle scored 24 points in the Bulldogs' 107-55 win against the Pepperdine Waves.

San Diego Toreros (4-25, 1-15 WCC) at Washington State Cougars (16-13, 6-10 WCC) Pullman, Washington; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington State hosts San Diego after Nate Calmese scored

Santa Clara Broncos (18-10, 10-5 WCC) at Washington State Cougars (16-12, 6-9 WCC) Pullman, Washington; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: WCC foes Washington State and Santa Clara meet on Saturday.

Saint Mary's Gaels (13-13, 9-8 WCC) at Washington State Cougars (17-12, 12-6 WCC) Pullman, Washington; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington State plays Saint Mary's (CA) after Tara

San Francisco Dons (12-13, 9-7 WCC) at Washington State Cougars (16-12, 11-6 WCC) Pullman, Washington; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington State will try to keep its three-game home

A March 1 start to spring ball is about three weeks earlier than former coach Jake Dickert and his predecessors began their spring practices. However, recent changes to college football have required the Cougars to change with the times. The spring transfer window opens on April 12, the day of the Cougars’ spring game.

Washington State is set to kick off spring ball with its first practice is Saturday morning. Here are five questions WSU will look to answer this spring.