Today's photo is from the Cougs' trip to the NIT at NYC. This is head coach Ken Bone and assistants Ben Johnson and Curtis Allen checking out all the historical photos in the hallways of Madison Square Garden. The photo was taken by Bob Hubner at the team's shootaround the day of the game.

The above photo shows men's basketball student-athlete Marcus Capers reading with a student at Pullman's Sunnyside Elementary school as part of WSU Athletics Reading Buddies Program.

Twice a week, from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Sunnyside Elementary school students and his or her WSU student-athlete will read, and practice reading and writing skills. The program runs throughout the school year, with student-athletes committing for one semester at a time.

According to Kari Sampson, Coordinator of Career & Personal Development at WSU Athletics, the benefits the program offers to each elementary student and student-athlete include:

• Leadership and role modeling opportunity for student-athlete
• Higher reading proficiency for improved performance on mandated tests for elementary students
• Enjoyment and enthusiasm in reading for elementary students
• Opportunity to make a difference in the community and a child's life

To view more photos from the reading buddies program view this Gallery

Today's photo is the team photo from Creation, A Polynesian Journey, a show held at the Sheraton Princess at Wakiki which the team attended while at the Diamond Head Classic in December.