Northwest Notes March 28, 2026

WSU assistant coach Garcia Rosado selected for men’s Final Four event

Washington State men’s basketball assistant coach Pedro Garcia Rosado was selected to the 2026 Silver Waves Media Rising Stars Power Lunch to be held at the 2026 Men’s Final Four in Indianapolis.

The event will recognize 59 impactful coaches throughout the American college and professional basketball ranks, bringing them together for a collaborative event surrounding the Division I men’s basketball championship.

Garcia Rosado recently completed his second season with WSU. In his first season on the Palouse, Garcia Rosado led the Cougs to single-season program records with 574 assists on 968 field goals. The 2024-25 Cougars also scored the second-most points in program history, while shooting 49.1% from the floor, the second-best percentage by a Wazzu team.

This season, Garcia Rosado helped Wazzu to its fourth-best scoring season in its 125-year history with the fifth-best shooting percentage by a Cougar team. WSU made 303 3-pointers this season, more than all but three teams in program history. The Cougs were also efficient from the free throw line, shooting at 74.2 percent, seventh in all-time single-season history.

Established in 2020, Silver Waves Media helps sports professionals and athletes advance their careers, providing over 20,000 athletes and teams with professional quality video highlights, and the organization’s Impactful Lists have helped shine a light on coaches across the country. Founded by Ryan Silver, the purpose of Silver Waves Media is to lift others in the sports world and highlight the success and achievements of those in the industry.