MATT THORNSBURY
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
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Redshirt freshman Jalen Bridges set seasons highs with

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
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Once recruited by Kansas State, Sean McNeil showcased

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
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Miles McBride scored a career-high 29 points, Taz

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
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Colin Castleton scored 15 of his 21 points in the

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
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Miles McBride made a go-ahead jumper with 6 seconds

West Virginia guard Miles McBride (4) shoots while defended by Richmond guard Blake Francis (1) and forward Nathan Cayo (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
McBride scores 20, No. 11 WVU beats No. 19 Richmond 87-71

By Matt Thornsbury Dec. 13, 2020 03:29 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia coach Bob Huggins knew his team was

West Virginia forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) shoots while defended by North Texas forward Zachary Simmons (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
No. 11 West Virginia rallies, escapes North Texas 62-50

By Matt Thornsbury Dec. 11, 2020 05:47 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — The uncertainty of playing amid a pandemic is weighing

Oklahoma guard De'Vion Harmon (11) goes up court while defended by West Virginia forward Gabe Osabuohien (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Doolittle has 19 points, Oklahoma beats No. 20 West Virginia

By Matt Thornsbury Feb. 29, 2020 06:31 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Kristian Doolittle and Oklahoma are giving the NCAA

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

Kansas State guard David Sloan (4) looks to pass the ball as he is defended by West Virginia guard Miles McBride (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
No. 12 West Virginia beats K-State, Huggins moves past Rupp

By Matt Thornsbury Feb. 01, 2020 06:20 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Derek Culver wanted to do something about West

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 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

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