Derek Culver
Syracuse's Joseph Girard III (11) and Marek Dolezaj (21) celebrate following a second-round game against West Virginia in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Indianapolis. Syracuse defeated Syracuse 75-72. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Syracuse's glue -- forward-turned-center Marek Dolezaj

By John Kekis Mar. 26, 2021 02:24 AM EDT

Morehead State's Skyelar Potter (5) pulls down a rebound during the second half of a college basketball game against West Virginia in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
McBride, West Virginia beat Morehead State 84-67 in NCAAs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 20, 2021 12:58 AM EDT

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
West Virginia, others overcome obstacles to get to NCAAs

By John Raby Mar. 18, 2021 02:53 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

FILE - Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) reacts after making a three-point shot against Oklahoma State in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, in this Thursday, March 4, 2021, file photo. Baylor guard Jared Butler is The Associated Press Big 12 men's basketball player of the year and a member of the All-Big 12 first team, announced Tuesday, March 9, 2021.(AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Butler did it: Baylor guard named AP Big 12 player of year

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 09, 2021 12:00 PM EST

Baylor guard Mark Vital (11) tries to steal the ball from Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham (2) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Cunningham 4th freshman Big 12 coaches choose as top player

Mar. 08, 2021 05:45 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 Derek Culver (1) shoots while defended by TCU forwards Jaedon LeDee (23) and Kevin Easley (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Bridges leads No. 6 West Virginia past TCU 76-67

By Matt Thornsbury Mar. 04, 2021 09:35 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

West Virginia forward Emmitt Matthews Jr. (11) is defended by Kansas State forward Antonio Gordon (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
McNeil scores 16 points, No. 10 West Virginia beats K-State

By Matt Thornsbury Feb. 27, 2021 06:35 PM EST

West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins shouts at an official during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Sherman, Culver lead No. 10 West Virginia over TCU 74-66

Feb. 23, 2021 09:35 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 guard Miles McBride (4) looks for an outlet as Oklahoma guard De'Vion Harmon (11) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Reaves lifts No. 12 Oklahoma over No. 14 WVU 91-90 in 2OT

By John Raby Feb. 13, 2021 05:30 PM EST

Texas Tech's Mac McClung (0) shoots the ball over West Virginia's Gabe Osabuohien (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
No. 14 West Virginia sweeps No. 7 Texas Tech with 82-71 win

Feb. 09, 2021 11:30 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 Tyree Appleby (22) shoots while defended by West Virginia forward Jalen Bridges (2) and guard Miles McBride (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Florida beats No. 11 WVU in Big 12-SEC Challenge 85-80

By Matt Thornsbury Jan. 30, 2021 05:07 PM EST