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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

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

Baylor players celebrate on the court after an overtime win against West Virginia in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Seedings at stake for Big 12 tourney entering final weekend

By Dave Skretta Mar. 04, 2021 12:24 PM EST

Baylor guard Davion Mitchell (45) is defended by West Virginia guard Miles McBride during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
No. 3 Baylor clinches B12 title in OT, 94-89 over No. 6 WVU

By John Raby Mar. 02, 2021 07:55 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 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

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

Iowa State guard Jaden Walker, center is charged with an offensive foul as he drives against West Virginia forward Gabe Osabuohien, left, and West Virginia guard Sean McNeil, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 17 Mountaineers overcome slow start, beat Iowa State

By Andrew Logue Feb. 02, 2021 09:33 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

West Virginia forward Emmitt Matthews Jr. (11) shoots while defended by Texas Tech guard Micah Peavy (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
McBride, No. 11 West Virginia rally past No. 10 Texas Tech

By Matt Thornsbury Jan. 25, 2021 11:44 PM EST

McBride, Bridges help No. 14 West Virginia beat K-State

By Avery Osen Jan. 23, 2021 06:40 PM EST
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Miles McBride scored 18 points to help No. 14 West Virginia beat Kansas State 69-47 on Saturday in the Mountaineers’ first game in two...

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 shouts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Culver leads No. 14 West Virginia from 19 down past Okla St

By John Tranchina Jan. 04, 2021 11:57 PM EST