What is washington vs washington state basketball?

Washington vs. Washington State basketball rivalry is an intra-state rivalry between the University of Washington Huskies and Washington State University Cougars. The rivalry is also known as the Apple Cup.

The first meeting between the two teams took place in 1910, and they have played against each other more than 280 times since then. Washington leads the all-time series with a record of 190–89.

The rivalry between the two teams is intense, with each team having a strong desire to beat the other. The games are often heated, and the fans from both sides are passionate and vocal.

Washington Huskies basketball has a strong history of success, with two Final Four appearances and 19 NCAA tournament appearances. Meanwhile, Washington State Cougars basketball has made the NCAA tournament five times and has one Elite Eight appearance.

However, in recent years, both teams have struggled to maintain consistent success in the Pac-12 conference. Despite this, the rivalry remains an important fixture on the yearly college basketball calendar.