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West Virginia forward Tre Mitchell (3) puts up a shot as Maryland forward Patrick Emilien (15) defends in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, March 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Maryland Terrapins 3/16/2023

Mar. 16, 2023 01:18 PM EDT

West Virginia forward Patrick Suemnick, center, is defended by Kansas State forwards Nae'Qwan Tomlin (35) and David N'Guessan, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Kansas State Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/4/2023

Mar. 04, 2023 04:46 PM EST

Kansas State forward Keyontae Johnson (11) looks to shoot as West Virginia forward Emmitt Matthews Jr. (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
West Virginia beats No. 11 Kansas State to help NCAA hopes

By John Raby Mar. 04, 2023 04:40 PM EST

West Virginia guard Joe Toussaint celebrates at the end of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State, Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, in Ames, Iowa. West Virginia won 72-69. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
West Virginia rallies past Iowa State 72-69

Feb. 27, 2023 11:59 PM EST

Iowa State guard Jaren Holmes (13) is defended by West Virginia forward Emmitt Matthews Jr. (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Iowa State Cyclones at West Virginia Mountaineers 2/8/2023

Feb. 08, 2023 09:56 PM EST

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Johnson, Matthews lead West Virginia over No. 11 Iowa State

By John Raby Feb. 08, 2023 09:53 PM EST

TCU guard Shahada Wells (13) leaps to the basket for a shot over West Virginia guard Erik Stevenson, center bottom, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 15 TCU without Miles in 76-72 win over West Virginia

Jan. 31, 2023 11:32 PM EST

TCU forward Xavier Cork, left, celebrates after dunking as West Virginia's James Okonkwo (32) falls back after defending on the play in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Texas Longhorns at West Virginia Mountaineers 2/1/2023

Jan. 31, 2023 10:12 PM EST

UAB guard Eric Gaines (4) shoots while defended by West Virginia forward Jimmy Bell Jr. (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Johnson scores 17 to help West Virginia beat UAB 81-70

Dec. 10, 2022 08:44 PM EST

Boum, Nunge lead Xavier's rally past West Virginia 84-74

Dec. 03, 2022 09:26 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Souley Boum scored 23 points, Jack Nunge added 17 points and 14 rebounds, and Xavier defeated West Virginia 84-74 in the Big East-Big 12 Battle on...

Mitchell, West Virginia beat Florida 84-55 at PK Legacy

Nov. 27, 2022 11:05 PM EST
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tre Mitchell scored 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds, Erik Stevenson added 15 points and West Virginia beat Florida 84-55 Sunday night in...

W. Virginia beats Portland State, Huggins earns win 921

Nov. 25, 2022 11:44 PM EST
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tre Mitchell scored 16 points to lead West Virginia to a 89-71 win over Portland State in a Phil Knight Legacy tournament consolation game on...

West Virginia guard Kedrian Johnson (0) defends against Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Legacy tournament Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Purdue Boilermakers at West Virginia Mountaineers 11/24/2022

Nov. 24, 2022 10:52 PM EST

Penn forward Nick Spinoso, right, is defended by West Virginia forward Jimmy Bell Jr., left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Penn Quakers at West Virginia Mountaineers 11/18/2022

Nov. 18, 2022 07:56 PM EST

Morehead State guard Mark Freeman (0) shoots while defended by West Virginia guard Joe Toussaint, behind, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Mitchell scores 21, West Virginia beats Morehead State 75-57

Nov. 15, 2022 09:16 PM EST

Morehead State guard Drew Thelwell (3) shoots as West Virginia guard Erik Stevenson (10) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Morehead State Eagles at West Virginia Mountaineers 11/15/2022

Nov. 15, 2022 08:04 PM EST

West Virginia's Kedrian Johnson (0) shoots as Pittsburgh's Nate Santos defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Pittsburgh. West Virginia won 81-56. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Toussaint, Stevenson lead WVU over Pittsburgh 81-56

Nov. 11, 2022 09:40 PM EST

West Virginia guard Kedrian Johnson (0) is defended by Mount St. Mary's guard Jalen Benjamin (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Matthews, Mitchell, Stevenson lead WVU over Mount St. Mary's

Nov. 07, 2022 10:00 PM EST

Mount St. Mary's forward Frantisek Barton (24) shoots over West Virginia forward Josiah Harris, left, guard Joe Toussaint, front, and forward Tre Mitchell, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers at West Virginia Mountaineers 11/7/2022

Nov. 07, 2022 08:08 PM EST

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