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West Virginia forward Oscar Tshiebwe, left, defends against a shot by Iowa State guard Terrence Lewis (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Culver, McBride lead West Virginia past Iowa State 77-71

By Rob Gray Mar. 03, 2020 11:43 PM EST

Texas guard Courtney Ramey (3) knocks the ball away from West Virginia guard Miles McBride (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Texas Longhorns 2/24/2020

Feb. 24, 2020 07:50 PM EST

TCU guard Desmond Bane (1) is called for an offensive foul on West Virginia guard Jermaine Haley (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas. TCU won in overtime. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
TCU extends No. 17 West Virginia's Big 12 road woes, 67-60

By Schuyler Dixon Feb. 22, 2020 04:46 PM EST

Oklahoma State forward Yor Anei (14) goes to the basket during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Huggins ties Smith at 879 as No. 17 WVU beats Oklahoma State

By Matt Thornsbury Feb. 18, 2020 10:10 PM EST

West Virginia forward Emmitt Matthews Jr., right, drives around Baylor guard Jared Butler, left, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte)
No. 1 Baylor tops No. 14 W Virginia 70-59, ties Big 12 mark

By Schuyler Dixon Feb. 15, 2020 06:19 PM EST

West Virginia guard Jordan McCabe (5) looks to pass the ball as he is defended by Iowa State guard Tyrese Haliburton (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Tshiebwe leads No. 13 West Virginia past Iowa State 76-61

By Matt Thornsbury Feb. 05, 2020 09:35 PM EST

Kansas State guard David Sloan (4) looks to pass the ball as he is defended by West Virginia guard Miles McBride (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
No. 12 West Virginia beats K-State, Huggins moves past Rupp

By Matt Thornsbury Feb. 01, 2020 06:20 PM EST

West Virginia's Taz Sherman (12) shoots the ball over Texas Tech's Russel Tchewa (54) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Texas Tech rebounds with 89-81 win over No. 12 West Virginia

Jan. 29, 2020 11:15 PM EST

Missouri guard Dru Smith (12) drives it up court as he is defended by West Virginia guard Miles McBride (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
No. 14 WVU beats Missouri 74-51 in Big 12/SEC Challenge

By Matt Thornsbury Jan. 25, 2020 02:45 PM EST

West Virginia players celebrate after a score against Texas during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
No. 14 West Virginia cruises to 97-59 win over Texas

By John Raby Jan. 20, 2020 10:50 PM EST

Texas Tech guard Kyler Edwards (0) goes to shoot as he is defended by West Virginia guard Chase Harler (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Culver, Tshiebwe help No. 12 WVU's half-court defense thrive

By John Raby Jan. 16, 2020 03:51 PM EST

West Virginia forwards Emmitt Matthews Jr. (11) and Oscar Tshiebwe (34) celebrate after a score during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against TCU on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Culver scores 17, No. 12 West Virginia stomps TCU 81-49

By John Raby Jan. 14, 2020 11:23 PM EST

Texas Tech forward TJ Holyfield (22) goes to shoot as he is defended by West Virginia forwards Oscar Tshiebwe (34) and Derek Culver (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
McBride leads No. 17 West Virginia over No. 22 Texas Tech

By John Raby Jan. 11, 2020 08:55 PM EST

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton Jr. hits on the floor in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia in Stillwater, Okla., Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Balanced scoring, stifling defense lead WV over Okla. St.

By John Tranchina Jan. 06, 2020 11:32 PM EST

West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins reacts to a play against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cleveland. West Virginia defeated Ohio State 67-59. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
No. 22 West Virginia rallies, upsets No. 2 Ohio State 67-59

Brian Dulik Dec. 29, 2019 03:05 PM EST

West Virginia forward Derek Culver (1) is guarded by Youngstown State guard Tyler Foster (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Youngstown, Ohio. West Virginia won 75-64. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Tshiebwe leads No. 25 West Virginia past Youngstown St 72-64

By John Perrotto Dec. 21, 2019 04:42 PM EST

West Virginia forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Youngstown State, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Youngstown, Ohio. West Virginia won 75-64. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Tshiebwe leads No. 25 West Virginia past Youngstown St 72-64

By John Perrotto Dec. 21, 2019 03:32 PM EST

West Virginia forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) is defended by Nicholls State forward Ryghe Lyons (35) as he goes to make a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
WVU beats Nicholls St behind Culver, Tshiebwe double-doubles

By Matt Thornsbury Dec. 14, 2019 04:50 PM EST

West Virginia forward Derek Culver (1) goes to pass the ball as he is defended by Nicholls State guard D'Angelo Hunter (0) and forward Elvis Harvey Jr. (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Nicholls State Colonels at West Virginia Mountaineers 12/14/2019

Dec. 14, 2019 03:20 PM EST

Austin Peay coach Matt Figger, front left, reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Matthews, Tshiebwe get double-doubles, WVU beats Austin Peay

By Matt Thornsbury Dec. 12, 2019 09:27 PM EST