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FILE - West Virginia men's basketball coach Bob Huggins is recognized for his induction into the College Basketball Hall of Fame during an NCAA college football game between West Virginia and Towson, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia's roster underwent a makeover after the Mountaineers finished 16-17 a year ago. With the addition of multiple transfers, coach Bob Huggins says he has more players who he thinks can score baskets. (AP Photo/William Wotring, File)
WVU revamps roster under newly minted Hall of Famer Huggins

By John Raby Oct. 21, 2022 02:08 PM EDT

Fans cheer during the Duke practice at the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 1, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Final Four fans flock to dome in return of open practices

By Brett Martel Apr. 01, 2022 06:55 PM EDT

Kansas forward Mitch Lightfoot (44) and TCU guard Francisco Farabello (3) chase after a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 6 KU cruises past West Virginia 87-63 in Big 12 quarters

By Dave Skretta Mar. 10, 2022 05:34 PM EST

Arizona's Oumar Ballo (11) grabs a rebound over Stanford's Lukas Kisunas (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Pac-12 - First Round - Game 4 (win) at USC Trojans 3/10/2022

Mar. 10, 2022 04:12 PM EST

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins talks to players during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, March 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
WVU's Huggins ejected in first half of Big 12 tourney game

Mar. 10, 2022 03:59 PM EST

West Virginia guard Malik Curry (10) is chased by Kansas State guards Selton Miguel (3) and Nijel Pack (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, March 9, 2022. West Virginia won 73-67. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
West Virginia beats Kansas State in Big 12 tournament opener

Mar. 09, 2022 09:41 PM EST

Kansas State guard Mark Smith (13) get past West Virginia forward Isaiah Cottrell for a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, March 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Kansas State Wildcats 3/9/2022

Mar. 09, 2022 07:58 PM EST

West Virginia forward Pauly Paulicap (1) protects the ball from TCU center Souleymane Doumbia (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/William Wotring)
West Virginia beats TCU to end seven-game losing streak

Mar. 05, 2022 04:51 PM EST

Oklahoma head coach Porter Moser gestures in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia, Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Groves, OU beat WVU 72-59 to keep NCAA tourney hopes alive

Mar. 01, 2022 09:40 PM EST

West Virginia forward Dimon Carrigan (5) and Oklahoma forward Ethan Chargois (15) reach for a rebound in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Oklahoma Sooners 3/1/2022

Mar. 01, 2022 08:00 PM EST

Texas guard Courtney Ramey (3) is defended by West Virginia guard Taz Sherman (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Allen scores 26, No. 20 Texas beats West Virginia 82-81

By John Raby Feb. 26, 2022 05:01 PM EST

Texas guard Courtney Ramey, right, is defended by West Virginia guard Sean McNeil (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Texas Longhorns at West Virginia Mountaineers 2/26/2022

Feb. 26, 2022 03:18 PM EST

Iowa State forward Aljaz Kunc (5) fights for a loose ball with West Virginia guard Malik Curry (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Brockington brings Iowa State back, tops West Virginia 84-81

Feb. 23, 2022 10:31 PM EST

West Virginia guard Kobe Johnson (2) drives around Iowa State guard Izaiah Brockington (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Iowa State Cyclones 2/23/2022

Feb. 23, 2022 07:16 PM EST

Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji, left, is defended by West Virginia guard Kedrian Johnson, center, and forward Jalen Bridges during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Agbaji, McCormack lead No. 6 Kansas over West Virginia 71-58

By John Raby Feb. 19, 2022 10:34 PM EST

Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (3) is defended by West Virginia guard Kedrian Johnson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Kansas Jayhawks at West Virginia Mountaineers 2/19/2022

Feb. 19, 2022 09:08 PM EST

Kansas State coach Bruce Weber talks to one of the officials during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Nowell rallies Kansas State to 78-73 win over West Virginia

Feb. 14, 2022 09:55 PM EST

Kansas State forward Carlton Linguard Jr. (12) looks to the basket while being guarded by West Virginia forward Jalen Bridges (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Kansas State Wildcats 2/14/2022

Feb. 14, 2022 08:16 PM EST

West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins yells at forward Gabe Osabuohien (3) following his accumulation of a pair of technical fouls during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. Oklahoma State defeated West Virginia 81-58. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
Cisse, Anderson lead Oklahoma State past West Virginia 81-58

Feb. 12, 2022 04:39 PM EST

Oklahoma State forward Moussa Cisse (33) takes a shot while under pressure from West Virginia forward Isaiah Cottrell (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Oklahoma State Cowboys 2/12/2022

Feb. 12, 2022 03:12 PM EST