Jermaine Haley
West Virginia forward Derek Culver (1) shoots as Baylor guard Mark Vital (11) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
WVU beats No. 4 Baylor, denies Bears chance at league title

By John Raby Mar. 07, 2020 03:38 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Emmitt Matthews ended a long slump to give West

Texas forward Kai Jones (22) scores against West Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Jones, Ramey lead Texas past No. 20 West Virginia 67-57

By Jim Vertuno Feb. 24, 2020 09:27 PM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas got pummeled by West Virginia earlier this season.

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
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Desmond Bane didn't think a foul should have been

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
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia coach Bob Huggins had a better time

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
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's Oscar Tshiebwe is making double

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
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech went through some hard practices after

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
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — No. 14 West Virginia's inside dominance turned a close

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
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Oscar Tshiebwe sprinted the length of the court to

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
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's improving bench scoring is starting to

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
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — West Virginia’s Oscar Tshiebwe and Derek Culver had a

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
YOUNGSTOW, Ohio (AP) — Oscar Tshiebwe scored 19 points and Derek Culver added

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
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s young inside presence stood out, but

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
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Emmitt Matthews Jr. isn't the biggest player on the

Culver's double-double helps WVU beat Rhode Island 86-81

By Matt Thornsbury Dec. 01, 2019 06:08 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Revenge. That was the word used by West Virginia

West Virginia forward Derek Culver (1) goes to pass the ball as he is defended by Rhode Island forward Jacob Toppin (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Culver's double-double helps WVU beat Rhode Island 86-81

By Matt Thornsbury Dec. 01, 2019 04:48 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Derek Culver scored a career-high 25 points and

McBride sparks West Virginia past Northern Iowa 60-55

Nov. 26, 2019 11:37 PM EST
CANCUN, Mexico (AP) — Miles McBride came off the bench to score 18 points and

West Virginia forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) is defended by Boston University forward Jack Hemphill (32) while guard Alex Vilarino (3) watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Tshiebwe notches double-double, WVU beats Boston U. 69-44

By Matt Thornsbury Nov. 22, 2019 09:39 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia hasn’t had much success on defense since

West Virginia's Coach Bob Huggins discusses a call with a referee during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday Nov. 18, 2019, Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Haley gets double-double, WVU beats Northern Colorado 69-61

By Matt Thornsbury Nov. 18, 2019 09:44 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Derek Culver and Jermaine Haley rescued West Virginia

West Virginia head coach reacts during an NCAA college basketball game against Akron, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Culver, Haley score 16, West Virginia beats Akron 94-84

By Matt Thornsbury Nov. 08, 2019 10:19 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia coach Bob Huggins understands it's going

Haley leads West Virginia over Grand Canyon 77-63 in CBI

Mar. 20, 2019 10:24 PM EDT
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Jermaine Haley had 24 points as West Virginia defeated Grand