Lapwai Legend Kase Wynott Transfers to Idaho, Brings State's All-Time Scoring Record Home

Record-Breaking Guard Returns to the Palouse

After two seasons at Washington State University, Lapwai High School's all-time scoring sensation Kase Wynott is coming home. The 6-foot-6 guard signed with the University of Idaho Vandals on Friday, marking a significant recruiting coup for coach Alex Pribble's program. Wynott, who claimed 2024 Idaho Gatorade Player of the Year honors as a senior, brings with him an astonishing resume that makes him one of the most decorated prep players in Pacific Northwest history.

The numbers tell the story of a generational talent. Wynott holds Idaho's all-time high school scoring record with 2,962 career points, a mark that stands as the state's benchmark for offensive excellence. Perhaps even more impressive, his single-game scoring record of 68 points demonstrates his explosive offensive capability on any given night. During his senior season at Lapwai High, located on the Nez Perce Reservation east of Lewiston, Wynott nearly averaged a triple-double, posting 36 points, 13.9 rebounds and 9.1 assists per game for the three-time state champion Wildcats.

The Path Back to Moscow

"Kase is coming home," Pribble said in a statement announcing the signing. "He was a recruit we really prioritized when our staff first got here, so it's exciting to officially get him in a Vandal uniform." The coach's enthusiasm reflects the value of landing a homegrown talent with Wynott's credentials. The guard won three state championships at Lapwai, including two alongside current Idaho senior guard Titus Yearout, reconnecting a championship partnership at the college level.

Wynott's journey took him through multiple stops before returning to the region. He initially signed with Utah State over offers from Washington, Idaho and Eastern Washington before flipping his commitment to Washington State. However, his time in Pullman produced limited impact. As a freshman, Wynott appeared in 24 games, averaging just 1.2 points and 1.5 rebounds in 13.4 minutes per game. Last season yielded minimal playing time as well, with five games and 4.0 points per game before entering the transfer portal alongside nine other Cougars following WSU's disappointing 12-20 finish.

Pribble sees significant potential in the talented guard. "He can really score the ball, he's got a diverse skill set, and he's a competitor," the Vandals coach said. "He'll make an immediate impact next year." Wynott joins fellow recent Idaho signings TJ Wal, a 6-7 Canadian guard from Edmonton's Archbishop O'Leary Catholic High, and Nolan Newman-Gomez, a 6-8 sharpshooter who led Hesperia High to a California state championship.

With a roster being reshaped through the transfer portal following an NCAA Tournament appearance, Idaho's ability to land Wynott signals the program's determination to build on last season's historic success.

This article was created with AI assistance. Stats and results sourced from public records.