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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

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

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 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 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

West Virginia guard Miles McBride (4) looks for an outlet as Oklahoma guard De'Vion Harmon (11) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Reaves lifts No. 12 Oklahoma over No. 14 WVU 91-90 in 2OT

By John Raby Feb. 13, 2021 05:30 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Austin Reaves helped No. 12 Oklahoma pull off an

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
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Sean McNeil scored a career-high 26 points and No. 14

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 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
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Three years to the day since Texas coach Shaka Smart

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
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — After a disappointing performance in his previous game

West Virginia forward Derek Culver (1) is defended by Northeastern guard Jahmyl Telfort (11), rear, and forward Coleman Stucke (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Culver, Tshiebwe help No. 9 WVU beat Northeastern 73-51

By John Raby Dec. 29, 2020 04:19 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's inside game is its runaway strength

Kansas junior forward David McCormack yells out after making a block against West Virginia in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, in Lawrence, Kan. (Evert Nelson/The Topeka Capital-Journal via AP)
Braun carries No. 3 Kansas past No. 7 West Virginia 79-65

By Dave Skretta Dec. 22, 2020 11:10 PM EST
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Christian Braun expected West Virginia to deny Kansas

West Virginia guard Sean McNeil (22) shoots over Iowa State forward Solomon Young (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.V., Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP)
No. 8 West Virginia holds on to beat Iowa State 70-65

By John Raby Dec. 18, 2020 11:44 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Miles McBride found a way to steer No. 8 West Virginia

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