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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

Arizona's Oumar Ballo (11) grabs a rebound over Stanford's Lukas Kisunas (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Pac-12 - First Round - Game 4 (win) at USC Trojans 3/10/2022

Mar. 10, 2022 04:12 PM EST

Kansas State guard Mark Smith (13) get past West Virginia forward Isaiah Cottrell for a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big 12 Conference tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, March 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Kansas State Wildcats 3/9/2022

Mar. 09, 2022 07:58 PM EST

West Virginia forward Dimon Carrigan (5) and Oklahoma forward Ethan Chargois (15) reach for a rebound in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Oklahoma Sooners 3/1/2022

Mar. 01, 2022 08:00 PM EST

Texas guard Courtney Ramey, right, is defended by West Virginia guard Sean McNeil (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Texas Longhorns at West Virginia Mountaineers 2/26/2022

Feb. 26, 2022 03:18 PM EST

West Virginia guard Kobe Johnson (2) drives around Iowa State guard Izaiah Brockington (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Iowa State Cyclones 2/23/2022

Feb. 23, 2022 07:16 PM EST

Kansas State coach Bruce Weber talks to one of the officials during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Nowell rallies Kansas State to 78-73 win over West Virginia

Feb. 14, 2022 09:55 PM EST

Kansas State forward Carlton Linguard Jr. (12) looks to the basket while being guarded by West Virginia forward Jalen Bridges (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Kansas State Wildcats 2/14/2022

Feb. 14, 2022 08:16 PM EST

Oklahoma State forward Moussa Cisse (33) takes a shot while under pressure from West Virginia forward Isaiah Cottrell (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Oklahoma State Cowboys 2/12/2022

Feb. 12, 2022 03:12 PM EST

Texas Tech guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) shoots while defended by West Virginia forward Dimon Carrigan (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Texas Tech Red Raiders at West Virginia Mountaineers 2/5/2022

Feb. 05, 2022 03:04 PM EST

West Virginia forward Jalen Bridges (11) protects the ball from Baylor guard Kendall Brown (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. (William Wotring)
Baylor Bears at West Virginia Mountaineers 1/18/2022

Jan. 18, 2022 05:58 PM EST

Kansas forward David McCormack (33) lays the ball up against West Virginia forward Isaiah Cottrell (13) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Kansas Jayhawks 1/15/2022

Jan. 15, 2022 03:06 PM EST

Oklahoma State forward Moussa Cisse (33) dunks against West Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Oklahoma State Cowboys at West Virginia Mountaineers 1/11/2022

Jan. 11, 2022 10:08 PM EST

West Virginia forwards Dimon Carrigan (5) and Gabe Osabuohien (3) and Kansas State guard Luke Kasubke (22) vie for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Kansas State Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 1/8/2022

Jan. 08, 2022 03:00 PM EST

Texas head coach Chris Beard directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against West Virginia, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Texas Longhorns 1/1/2022

Jan. 01, 2022 12:16 PM EST

Youngstown State guard Tevin Olison (2) is defended by West Virginia guard Kobe Johnson, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Youngstown State Penguins at West Virginia Mountaineers 12/22/2021

Dec. 22, 2021 07:04 PM EST

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)
Connecticut Huskies at West Virginia Mountaineers 12/8/2021

Dec. 08, 2021 08:02 PM EST

Radford forward Chyree Walker (14) is defended by West Virginia forward Isaiah Cottrell (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Radford Highlanders at West Virginia Mountaineers 12/4/2021

Dec. 04, 2021 05:00 PM EST

Bellarmine forward Ethan Claycomb (0) dribbles as West Virginia guard Taz Sherman (12) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Bellarmine Knights at West Virginia Mountaineers 11/30/2021

Nov. 30, 2021 07:56 PM EST

Sherman leads WVU over Elon, Bob Huggins ties Roy Williams

Nov. 19, 2021 12:01 AM EST
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Taz Sherman scored a career-high 27 points to lead West Virginia to an 87-68 victory over Elon on Thursday night in the Shriners...