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Houston guard Kyler Edwards celebrates after scoring during the second half of a college basketball game against Arizona in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Top programs leaning on boosts from popular transfer portal

By John Zenor May. 12, 2022 02:49 AM EDT

Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) tries to block a three-point basket by Washington forward Emmitt Matthews Jr. (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tucson, Ariz., Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. (Rebecca Sasnett/Arizona Daily Star via AP)
Washington Huskies at Arizona Wildcats 1/3/2022

Jan. 03, 2022 10:20 PM EST

FILE - West Virginia's Derek Culver (1) shoots against Morehead State's Johni Broome (4) during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, in this Friday, March 19, 2021, file photo. All-Big 12 forward Derek Culver has decided to skip his senior season at West Virginia to enter the NBA draft. Culver announced Monday night, April 26, 20212, on Instagram that he has signed with an agent. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
WVU's Derek Culver signs with agent, will enter NBA draft

Apr. 27, 2021 10:40 AM EDT

West Virginia's Sean McNeil is pressured by Oklahoma State's Cade Cunningham (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 12 Okla St beats No. 10 West Virginia, 72-69 in Big 12s

By Dave Skretta Mar. 11, 2021 02:34 PM EST

Oklahoma State players celebrate after defeating West Virginia in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Without Cunningham, No. 17 Oklahoma State beats No. 6 WVU

By John Raby Mar. 06, 2021 05:04 PM EST

West Virginia forward Gabe Osabuohien (3) shoots while defended by Oklahoma State forward Bernard Kouma (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Oklahoma State Cowboys at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/6/2021

Mar. 06, 2021 02:50 PM EST

West Virginia forward Jalen Bridges (2) shoots while defended by TCU forward Kevin Easley (34) and guard RJ Nembhard (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
TCU Horned Frogs at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/4/2021

Mar. 04, 2021 07:42 PM EST

West Virginia guard Miles McBride (4) is defended by Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Baylor Bears at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/2/2021

Mar. 02, 2021 06:04 PM EST

Texas head coach Shaka Smart calls out to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
No. 13 West Virginia rallies from 19 down, tops No. 12 Texas

By Mark Rosner Feb. 20, 2021 07:33 PM EST

Texas forward Jericho Sims, left, blocks the shot of West Virginia forward Derek Culver, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Texas Longhorns 2/20/2021

Feb. 20, 2021 04:04 PM EST

West Virginia forward Emmitt Matthews Jr. (11) shoots while defended by Kansas guard Christian Braun (2) and forward Jalen Wilson (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
McBride, Sherman help No. 17 West Virginia top No. 23 Kansas

By Matt Thornsbury Feb. 06, 2021 05:01 PM EST

West Virginia forward Jalen Bridges warms up for the team's NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Iowa State Cyclones 2/2/2021

Feb. 02, 2021 06:26 PM EST

Florida guard Tre Mann (1) is defended by West Virginia guard Miles McBride (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Texas Longhorns at West Virginia Mountaineers 1/9/2021

Jan. 30, 2021 03:26 PM EST

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Jones' 3 lifts No. 4 Texas over No. 14 West Virginia 72-70

By John Raby Jan. 09, 2021 03:47 PM EST

West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins, left, and Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton Jr., right, talk before their NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Oklahoma State Cowboys 1/4/2021

Jan. 04, 2021 09:18 PM EST

West Virginia forward Derek Culver (1) shoots as Oklahoma forward Brady Manek (35) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Gibson hits 8 3s, Oklahoma beats No. 9 West Virginia 75-71

By Murray Evans Jan. 02, 2021 06:29 PM EST

West Virginia forward Derek Culver (1) grabs a rebound in front of Oklahoma forward Victor Iwuakor (0) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Oklahoma Sooners 1/2/2021

Jan. 02, 2021 05:14 PM EST

Texas Tech's Avery Benson (21) gestures after hitting a 3-pointer during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Incarnate Word, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Kansas-Texas top-10 matchup highlights Big 12 weekend

By Dave Skretta Dec. 31, 2020 04:13 PM EST

West Virginia forward Derek Culver (1) is defended by Northeastern guard Jahmyl Telfort (11), rear, and forward Coleman Stucke (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Culver, Tshiebwe help No. 9 WVU beat Northeastern 73-51

By John Raby Dec. 29, 2020 04:19 PM EST

West Virginia guard Miles McBride (4) shoots while defended by Northeastern guard Shaquille Walters (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Northeastern Huskies at West Virginia Mountaineers 12/29/2020

Dec. 29, 2020 03:40 PM EST