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UAB guard Eric Gaines (4) shoots while defended by West Virginia forward Jimmy Bell Jr. (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Johnson scores 17 to help West Virginia beat UAB 81-70

Dec. 10, 2022 08:44 PM EST

Boum, Nunge lead Xavier's rally past West Virginia 84-74

Dec. 03, 2022 09:26 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Souley Boum scored 23 points, Jack Nunge added 17 points and 14 rebounds, and Xavier defeated West Virginia 84-74 in the Big East-Big 12 Battle on...

Mitchell, West Virginia beat Florida 84-55 at PK Legacy

Nov. 27, 2022 11:05 PM EST
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tre Mitchell scored 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds, Erik Stevenson added 15 points and West Virginia beat Florida 84-55 Sunday night in...

W. Virginia beats Portland State, Huggins earns win 921

Nov. 25, 2022 11:44 PM EST
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tre Mitchell scored 16 points to lead West Virginia to a 89-71 win over Portland State in a Phil Knight Legacy tournament consolation game on...

West Virginia guard Kedrian Johnson (0) defends against Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Legacy tournament Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Purdue Boilermakers at West Virginia Mountaineers 11/24/2022

Nov. 24, 2022 10:52 PM EST

Penn forward Nick Spinoso, right, is defended by West Virginia forward Jimmy Bell Jr., left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Penn Quakers at West Virginia Mountaineers 11/18/2022

Nov. 18, 2022 07:56 PM EST

Morehead State guard Mark Freeman (0) shoots while defended by West Virginia guard Joe Toussaint, behind, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Mitchell scores 21, West Virginia beats Morehead State 75-57

Nov. 15, 2022 09:16 PM EST

Morehead State guard Drew Thelwell (3) shoots as West Virginia guard Erik Stevenson (10) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Morehead State Eagles at West Virginia Mountaineers 11/15/2022

Nov. 15, 2022 08:04 PM EST

West Virginia's Kedrian Johnson (0) shoots as Pittsburgh's Nate Santos defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Pittsburgh. West Virginia won 81-56. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Toussaint, Stevenson lead WVU over Pittsburgh 81-56

Nov. 11, 2022 09:40 PM EST

West Virginia guard Kedrian Johnson (0) is defended by Mount St. Mary's guard Jalen Benjamin (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Matthews, Mitchell, Stevenson lead WVU over Mount St. Mary's

Nov. 07, 2022 10:00 PM EST

Mount St. Mary's forward Frantisek Barton (24) shoots over West Virginia forward Josiah Harris, left, guard Joe Toussaint, front, and forward Tre Mitchell, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers at West Virginia Mountaineers 11/7/2022

Nov. 07, 2022 08:08 PM EST

FILE - West Virginia men's basketball coach Bob Huggins is recognized for his induction into the College Basketball Hall of Fame during an NCAA college football game between West Virginia and Towson, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia's roster underwent a makeover after the Mountaineers finished 16-17 a year ago. With the addition of multiple transfers, coach Bob Huggins says he has more players who he thinks can score baskets. (AP Photo/William Wotring, File)
WVU revamps roster under newly minted Hall of Famer Huggins

By John Raby Oct. 21, 2022 02:08 PM EDT

Houston guard Kyler Edwards celebrates after scoring during the second half of a college basketball game against Arizona in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Top programs leaning on boosts from popular transfer portal

By John Zenor May. 12, 2022 02:49 AM EDT

Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) tries to block a three-point basket by Washington forward Emmitt Matthews Jr. (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tucson, Ariz., Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. (Rebecca Sasnett/Arizona Daily Star via AP)
Washington Huskies at Arizona Wildcats 1/3/2022

Jan. 03, 2022 10:20 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

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

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

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 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