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Kirk Herbstreit Teases College Gameday Location Where Pat McAfee Will Receive Hero’s Welcome

College game day announcer Kirk Herbstreit teases Pat McAfee's potential game where he will get a hero's welcome
NFL: Super Bowl LIX-City Scenes

Rich Rodriguez Makes Big Pat McAfee Announcement for WVU After Clearing Stance on NIL Takeover

With Rich Rodriguez at the helm and McAfee opening doors behind the scenes, WVU football feels like it’s tightening the seams again.
West Virginia Head Coach Rich Rodriguez

Who Are Jahiem White’s Parents? All About His Single-Mother La’Doria Glover, Father Jerome White and Godparent Amanda Poff

All about West Virginia's JR RB out of York, Penn. Jahiem White's tough childhood and his parents' struggle.
West Virginia running back Jahiem White

Rich Rodriguez Has Not Lost Love for the Game Despite Deion Sanders Raised Concerns

Rich Rodriguez clarifies his stance on the game, though his mindset as a coach does not align with that of Coach Prime.
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Kirk Herbstreit Reveals Unseen Side of Pat McAfee After He Vowed to Save ESPN Employees from Firing

Love him or hate him, Pat McAfee isn’t just showing up—he’s buying in. Literally. As Herbstreit revealed he's done some good deeds too.
NCAA Football: Orange Bowl-Notre Dame at Penn State

Rich Rodriguez Faces WVU Mass Exodus Risk as NCAA Ruling Strikes Hard

Rich Rodriguez risks losing key WVU players after harsh NCAA ruling prompts potential mass exodus from Mountaineers program.
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Is Nicco Marchiol Single? All About His Current Relationship Status, Dating History

Is Nicco Marchiol dating anyone? Here’s a look at the West Virginia QB’s current relationship status, dating history.
Nicco Marchiol

Rich Rodriguez Makes 2-QB Call as WVU AD Comes Clean on $18M Gamble

College football analyst passes a clean chit for West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez after Mountaineers’ AD’s green pass 
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Rich Rodriguez Makes Big QB1 Call as WVU HC Faces Triple Ultimatum, Per Insider

Rich Rodriguez names QB1 at WVU while navigating pressure-packed expectations, fan scrutiny, and performance demands.
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Rich Rodriguez’s $18M Gamble Forces WVU AD to Take Stance as HC’s QB1 Dilemma Intensifies

Rich Rodriguez's big $18M gamble and ongoing QB search are putting WVU's AD Wren Baker on the spot as pressure mounts.
rich rodriguez WYU

WVU’s ‘Desperate’ Rich Rodriguez Move Draws Scrutiny as NCAA Gives In to HC’s Demands

Rich Rodriguez will either be the comeback story Morgantown never expected or a nostalgia-fueled misfire waiting to burn.
Rich Rodriguez

Rich Rodriguez Learns Revenue Share Verdict From WVU AD After Revealing QB Room Outlook

WVU AD's revenue-share verdict forces Rich Rodriguez to embrace budget-savvy QB plans and strategic recruiting ahead of the 2025 season.
Rich Rodriguez

National Analyst Clears Stance on Rich Rodriguez Redemption After Alabama Series Message

A national analyst weighs in on Rich Rodriguez’s shot at redemption after his bold message ahead of the Alabama series.
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Rich Rodriguez Reveals QB1 Outlook After Backing Six-Figure Gamble on WVU Duo

Rich Rodriguez discusses his starting quarterback plans and the strategic decision to bring back West Virginia legends to build team culture.
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Rich Rodriguez’s Unexpected Big 12 Fate Sealed as WVU DC Issues Clear Demand

Rich Rodriguez’s Big 12 hopes end as WVU defensive coordinator delivers firm stance, shaping program’s future direction.
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WVU DC Makes Strong Demand from Rich Rodriguez’s Camp After $3.8M Announcement

As West Virginia's $3.85 million headline circulates, the spotlight creeps back onto Rodriguez's, transforming defense.
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Pat Narduzzi Handed Blunt Eli Holstein Message as West Virginia Ultimatum Rocks Pitt

For Pitt to become ACC troublemakers, Eli Holstein needs to add some flair to his game, as a blunt verdict was delivered to HC Pat Narduzzi.
Eli Holstein

ESPN’s Disrespect Toward Rich Rodriguez Forces WVU Insider to Break Silence Days After HC’s Big Promise

Rich Rodriguez's special advantage makes a cut to WVU Mountaineers' redemption hope despite ESN's humiliating ranking.
rich rodriguez WYU

‘I Was Afraid’: Rich Rodriguez Opens Up on Pat McAfee Threat That Forced Unexpected Decision

Rich Rodriguez open up on past McAfee 'curfew' moment as McAfee 's WVU legacy becomes talking point amid Rodriguez's WVU concerns...
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Rich Rodriguez Forced to Address Major Roster Concerns as WVU HC Takes Strong Stance on Locker Room Decision

WYU head coach Rich Rodriguez put on a spot as he addresses roster concerns amid ongoing locker room atmosphere change...
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WVU’s Rich Rodriguez Drops Seven-Figure Buyout Joke After Banning Players From Locker Room Shenanigans

WVU head coach Rich Rodriguez give back brutal to the media as his latest locker room antics raise more questions than answers...
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WVU’s Rich Rodriguez Exposes Pat McAfee’s Antics That Led to an Unexpected Impact on Football Career

WVU coach Rich Rodriguez shares a hilarious story about Pat McAfee amidst the ongoing talks about his return to the Morgantown
Syndication: The Columbus Dispatch

Who Is Neal Brown? Ex-WVU Coach Fired After 37-35 Record Now Linked to Texas Job

After consecutive defeats, Neal Brown was sacked from WVU, and the former coach is reportedly considering a job offer at Texas.
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Pat McAfee’s Emotional Message to WVU Staffer on Football Return as Alma Mater Requires Urgent Shake Up

As Rich Rodriguez’s WVU lands their former talented layer as their new staffer, Pat McAfee is thrilled for his old mate
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Chad Scott Contract & Buyout: What WVU Owes as Big 12 Coach Heads to Steve Sarkisian’s Texas

Chad Scott is heading to Steve Sarkisian’s Texas staff — here’s what WVU owes him, his contract details, and the buyout breakdown.
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College Football Program Bans TikTok From Locker Room, 2 Months After Announcing Controversial Head Coach

A college football program under fire for its subpar performances has taken a drastic move to ban TikTok after rebuilding with their new coach.
College Football

About West Virginia Mountaineers

West Virginia Mountaineers 2021: News, Schedule, Roster, Scores, Injury Report

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The West Virginia Mountaineers compete in NCAA Men’s Basketball as a part of the Big 12 Conference. Baylor, Kansas, and Oklahoma State are some opponents from their conference. They were founded in 1903.

The name Mountaineers comes from West Virginia being called the 'Mountain State'.

Their first logo was simple, which had only the letters W, V, and U. Then during the 1970s, their logo was the letters WVU on the map of the state of West Virginia. Then in 1980, a new logo was launched, which is still in use. It consists of just the letters W and V on top of the other, and it is called the Flying WV.

History

Founded1903
ConferenceBig 12 Conference
Athletic DirectorShane Lyons
Head CoachBob Huggins
ArenaWVU Coliseum
Championships (0)-
Conference Tournament Titles (13)1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1967, 1983, 1984, 2010 
Conference Regular Season Titles (15)1935, 1952, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1967, 1977, 1982, 1985, 1989
Websitehttps://wvusports.com/sports/mens-basketball

Who is the Coach of the Mountaineers?

The current head coach of the Mountaineers is Bob Huggins. A former player for WVU, Huggins joined initially as the assistant back in 1977. He left after a season, before returning in the head coach role in 2007.

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Huggins has led the Mountaineers to their only Big East title so far in 2010. In his 13 seasons so far, he has led them to nine NCAA tournament appearances.

Who is the Athletic Director of the Mountaineers?

The current athletic director is Shane Lyons. The West Virginia alumnus joined the university in 2015, replacing Oliver Luck.

Lyons previously worked as a deputy AD for Alabama and also has a decade of experience working as the associate commissioner at the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Achievements and Championships

West Virginia came close to winning the NCAA title in 1959 after finishing as the runner-up, following a one-point loss to California. Since then, they have just reached the Final Four once in 2010.

They have 29 NCAA tournament appearances, with the most recent one in 2018.

The Mountaineers have appeared in the NIT 16 times, and have won it twice, with the most recent victory coming in 2007.

The WVU Mountaineers are yet to win an NCAA title.

Greatest NBA Players

The Mountaineers only have two players in their history who have been successful in the NBA. Both of them are Hall of Famers. The first is Jerry West, one of the best guards the game has ever witnessed. He played for the Mountaineers back in the late 50s and took them all the way to the NCAA final.

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The second one is Rod Thorn. He had a decent playing career and later joined coaching in the NBA. Jevon Carter is the only former Mountaineer currently playing in the league.

Mascot and Uniform

The WVU mascot is called the Mountaineer. Unlike other colleges, the WVU mascot has always been a live mascot instead of a costumed one. This tradition began in 1934 when Lawson Hill became the first Mountaineer.

The Mountaineer dons a buckskin at times while carrying a rifle. Colson Glover is currently the University's 67th Mountaineer mascot.

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The WVU Mountaineers team colors are blue and gold.

Current Roster

The Mountaineers roster for the 2020-21 season has 14 players.

PositionJerseyNumberNameHeightWeight
F2Jalen Bridges6-6220
F13Isaiah Cottrell6-5240
F1Derek Culver6-2255
G0Kedrian Johnson6-0180
G30Spencer Macke5-11175
F11Emmitt Matthews Jr.6-3215
G4Miles McBride5-8200
G5Jordan McCabe6-1188
G22Sean McNeil6-8210
F23Seny Ndiaye6-9235
F3Gabe Osabuohien6-9235
G12Taz Sherman6-7190
F24Taj Thweatt6-11210
F34Oscar Tshiebwe6-8260

Schedule

The WVU Mountaineers started the 2020-21 season with a 79-71 win against SD State Jackrabbits. They have a 27-game regular season that ends with a home game against Kansas State on February 27. They currently have a 3-0 record.

The full schedule is available on the college website.

How to contact West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball?

West Virginia Mountaineers on Twitter: @WVUhoops

West Virginia Mountaineers on Instagram: @wvuhoops