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Boise State forward Tyson Degenhart (2) goes to the basket as Nevada forward Tre Coleman (14) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Mountain West - First Round - Game 3 (win) at San Diego State Aztecs 3/10/2022

Mar. 10, 2022 04:16 PM EST

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

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 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 Jalen Bridges warms up for the team's NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Iowa State Cyclones 2/2/2021

Feb. 02, 2021 06:26 PM EST

Florida guard Tre Mann (1) is defended by West Virginia guard Miles McBride (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Texas Longhorns at West Virginia Mountaineers 1/9/2021

Jan. 30, 2021 03:26 PM EST

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 Northeastern guard Shaquille Walters (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Northeastern Huskies at West Virginia Mountaineers 12/29/2020

Dec. 29, 2020 03:40 PM EST

West Virginia guard Miles McBride (4) dunks the ball against Iowa State 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)
Iowa State Cyclones at West Virginia Mountaineers 12/18/2020

Dec. 18, 2020 11:46 PM EST

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

Kansas coach Bill Self reacts to a call during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
No. 3 Kansas scores final 9 points, beats No. 14 WVU 58-49

By John Raby Feb. 12, 2020 09:17 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Kansas caught West Virginia in a rare late lapse at

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

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

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's Logan Routt, left, and Oklahoma's Kristian Doolittle (21) chase the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big 12 men's tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
West Virginia beats Oklahoma 72-71 in Big 12 tourney

By Dave Skretta Mar. 13, 2019 11:58 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jermaine Haley thought West Virginia was only up two when

Iowa State guard Tyrese Haliburton (22) shoots over West Virginia guard Jordan McCabe (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP)
Iowa State Cyclones at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/6/2019

Mar. 06, 2019 09:53 PM EST

West Virginia forward Emmitt Matthews Jr. (11) scores on a layup against Iowa State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Morgantown, W.Va. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP)
Haley scores 28, West Virginia upsets Iowa State 90-75

By John Lowe Mar. 06, 2019 09:38 PM EST
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia coach Bob Huggins believed his team is now the

Oklahoma's Kristian Doolittle (21) reaches for the ball against West Virginia's Jordan McCabe (5) and Lamont West (15) during an NCAA college basketball game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, March 2, 2019. (Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman via AP)
Calixte, Bieniemy score 22, lead Oklahoma past West Virginia

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 02, 2019 04:19 PM EST
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Jamal Bieniemy was calm when the pressure was on.