Washington State University (WSU) has successfully recruited Lazerek Houston, a talented guard from Central Missouri, who averaged 20.8 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists during his freshman season. Houston's impressive performance earned him accolades as the MIAA Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year. Notably, he showcased his scoring prowess with a 35-point debut against Colorado School of Mines and reached over 30 points in six games throughout the season. Houston's addition comes as WSU looks to rebuild its roster after losing 12 players, including key figures to the transfer portal and graduation. He joins fellow transfer Fraser Roxburgh in the Cougars' offseason acquisitions, as the team prepares for the challenges ahead in the upcoming season. Houston's transition from Division II to Division I is anticipated, especially following the success of former Division II transfer Jaylen Wells, who was selected as the No. 39 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.