Washington State extends Nathan Choate's contract through 2031
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 2:34 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Washington State has extended head coach Nathan Choate's contract through 2031 following a successful 2026 season. The Cougars won the Mountain West Conference Championship and made their first NCAA Baseball Tournament appearance since 2010. The team finished with a record of 31-28, their most wins in 16 years. Athletic Director Jon Haarlow expressed enthusiasm for Choate's leadership amid program records in GPA and individual player achievements. With this extension, Choate aims to build on the recent success as the Cougars transition into the new-look Pac-12.
- •Choate's new contract runs through 2031.
- •Washington State won the Mountain West Conference Championship in 2026.
- •The Cougars reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2010.
- •The team recorded 31 wins, the most since 2010.
- •Choate aims for deeper playoff runs in the new Pac-12.
- 2:34 AMYahoo Sports — Washington State extends Nathan Choate through 2031
"Following a 2026 Mountain West Conference Championship and their first NCAA Baseball Tournament since 2010, Washington State locked up head coach Nathan Choate through 2031 with an extension. Director of Athletics Jon Haarlow said on Monday: “I could not be more excited about Coach Choate leading our baseball program well into the future.” The announcement […]
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