MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — West Virginia junior forward Sagaba Konate was named to the all-Big 12 preseason first team Wednesday. The team was selected by a vote […]
Men’s Basketball
West Virginia guards on call for men’s hoops Gold-Blue Debut
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia’s team unveiling Friday will also provide an early look at what the Mountaineers are working with at the guard positions. The annual men’s basketball […]
Wrist injury a thing of the past for West Virginia’s Lamont West
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — If there is still any lingering pain in Lamont West’s right wrist, you will never hear the West Virginia junior forward speak about […]
West Virginia guard Brandon Knapper is worth rooting for
COMMENTARY MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The first rule in sports journalism is not to become a fan of the team or the players you are covering. It’s either […]
‘Different’ Esa Ahmad looks for a big senior year with Mountaineers
MORGANTOWN — The sweat rolled off Esa Ahmad’s goatee and down his neck in a stream — the result of a pre-practice shootaround Tuesday, at the West Virginia […]
How West Virginia guard Brandon Knapper reacted when he was cleared to play
The day Brandon Knapper received medical clearance in August to become a college basketball player, it was a complete surprise to him. Knapper sat out his freshman season […]
Why you shouldn’t get too excited just yet about West Virginia’s basketball recruiting class
MORGANTOWN — It would be great to sit here and tell you today that this West Virginia men’s basketball recruiting class is the second coming. In all […]
What the new Big 12 schedule means for West Virginia’s basketball team
For the fist time since the 2012-13 season, West Virginia’s basketball team won’t begin Big 12 play with two consecutive road games while school is still out on winter break. […]
West Virginia coach Bob Huggins says the team’s strength is depth, just not right now
MORGANTOWN — Bob Huggins isn’t planning on scrapping “Press” Virginia any time soon. While there is a need to develop some stability at the guard positions, the […]
WVU men’s hoops will host Penn State in charity game
The West Virginia men’s basketball team will face Penn State for the first time since 1991 in an exhibition for charity. WVU will host the Nittany Lions […]
