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Connecticut guard R.J. Cole, center, is defended by West Virginia guards Taz Sherman, left, and Kedrian Johnson (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Sherman scores 23, West Virginia beats No. 15 UConn 56-53

By John Raby Dec. 08, 2021 09:40 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia and No. 15 UConn bruised and fought to the

Pittsburgh forward John Hugley (23) shoots over West Virginia guard Sean McNeal (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
WVU beats Pittsburgh, Huggins ties Knight with 902 wins

Nov. 12, 2021 11:01 PM EST
Jalen Bridges scored 18 points to lead West Virginia to a 74-59 victory over

Oakland forward Trey Townsend (4) blocks a shot by West Virginia forward Jalen Bridges (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
West Virginia gets past Oakland 60-53 in season opener

Nov. 09, 2021 09:14 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Taz Sherman scored 18 points to lead West Virginia to

FILE - 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, in this Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. Huggins enters his 40th season as a head coach with 900 career wins and a new two-year contract extension. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
West Virginia's Bob Huggins enters 40th season with 900 wins

By John Raby Oct. 22, 2021 01:31 PM EDT
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's Bob Huggins enters his 40th season as

FILE - West Virginia's Derek Culver (1) shoots against Morehead State's Johni Broome (4) during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, in this Friday, March 19, 2021, file photo. All-Big 12 forward Derek Culver has decided to skip his senior season at West Virginia to enter the NBA draft. Culver announced Monday night, April 26, 20212, on Instagram that he has signed with an agent. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
WVU's Derek Culver signs with agent, will enter NBA draft

Apr. 27, 2021 10:40 AM EDT
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — All-Big 12 forward Derek Culver has decided to skip

Syracuse's Joseph Girard III (11) and Marek Dolezaj (21) celebrate following a second-round game against West Virginia in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Indianapolis. Syracuse defeated Syracuse 75-72. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Syracuse's glue -- forward-turned-center Marek Dolezaj

By John Kekis Mar. 26, 2021 02:24 AM EDT
Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim has seen a thing or two in his 45 seasons at his

Morehead State's Skyelar Potter (5) pulls down a rebound during the second half of a college basketball game against West Virginia in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
McBride, West Virginia beat Morehead State 84-67 in NCAAs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 20, 2021 12:58 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Miles McBride knocked down shots from the start while West

A Morehead State player stretches before a college basketball game against West Virginia in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium Friday, March 19, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Morehead State Eagles at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/19/2021

Mar. 19, 2021 09:56 PM EDT

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
Two days apart in late December, West Virginia coach Bob Huggins got a double

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
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Oklahoma State managed to squeak by West Virginia

FILE - Baylor guard Jared Butler (12) reacts after making a three-point shot against Oklahoma State in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Waco, Texas, in this Thursday, March 4, 2021, file photo. Baylor guard Jared Butler is The Associated Press Big 12 men's basketball player of the year and a member of the All-Big 12 first team, announced Tuesday, March 9, 2021.(AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Butler did it: Baylor guard named AP Big 12 player of year

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 09, 2021 12:00 PM EST
Baylor guard Jared Butler is The Associated Press Big 12 player of the year

Baylor guard Mark Vital (11) tries to steal the ball from Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham (2) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
Cunningham 4th freshman Big 12 coaches choose as top player

Mar. 08, 2021 05:45 PM EST
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham is the fourth

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
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Minus star freshman Cade Cunningham, No. 17 Oklahoma

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 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 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

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 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 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
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Taz Sherman scored 23 points, Derek Culver had 18

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
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Bob Huggins didn't divulge exactly how he lit into his