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West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins reacts to a play against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cleveland. West Virginia defeated Ohio State 67-59. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
No. 22 West Virginia rallies, upsets No. 2 Ohio State 67-59

Brian Dulik Dec. 29, 2019 03:05 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — West Virginia freshman guard Miles McBride remains an avid

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

West Virginia forward Derek Culver (1) goes to pass the ball as he is defended by Nicholls State guard D'Angelo Hunter (0) and forward Elvis Harvey Jr. (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Nicholls State Colonels at West Virginia Mountaineers 12/14/2019

Dec. 14, 2019 03:20 PM EST

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

St. John's Josh Roberts (1) and Mustapha Heron (0) react at the final buzzer as they defeat West Virginia 70-68 in an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Dunn's free throws give St. John's 70-68 over West Virginia

Dec. 07, 2019 03:33 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Rasheen Dunn scored nine of his 13 points in the second half

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

Rhode Island forward Cyril Langevine (10) goes to make a shot as he is defended by West Virginia forward Logan Routt (31) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Rhode Island Rams at West Virginia Mountaineers 12/1/2019

Dec. 01, 2019 03:01 PM EST

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

Boston University forward Max Mahoney (51) passes the ball as he is defended by West Virginia forward Derek Culver (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Boston University Terriers at West Virginia Mountaineers 11/22/2019

Nov. 22, 2019 08:09 PM EST

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's Miles McBride, left, defends Northern Colorado's Sam Masten, right, as he drives it up court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday Nov. 18, 2019, Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Northern Colorado Bears at West Virginia Mountaineers 11/18/2019

Nov. 18, 2019 08:33 PM EST

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

CORRECTS TO CHANNEL BANKS, INSTEAD OF LOREN CRISTIAN JACKSON - Akron's Channel Banks goes to the basket against West Virginia during an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Akron Zips at West Virginia Mountaineers 11/8/2019

Nov. 08, 2019 08:28 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2019, file photo, West Virginia coach Bob Huggins gestures during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State, in Ames, Iowa. The Mountaineers are coming off a last-place finish in the Big 12 and welcome seven new players to the roster. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Coach Huggins looks to improve on WVU's last-place finish

By John Raby Oct. 25, 2019 12:04 PM EDT
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia coach Bob Huggins doesn't want to go

West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins talks to an official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas in the Big 12 men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Kansas Jayhawks 3/15/2019

Mar. 16, 2019 12:35 AM EDT

West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins talks with guard Chase Harler (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big 12 conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, March 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas beats West Virginia 88-74 to reach Big 12 finals

By Dave Skretta Mar. 16, 2019 12:13 AM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Dedric Lawson transferred to Kansas in part to win