MORGANTOWN — Former West Virginia kicker and fan favorite Pat McAfee will return to Morgantown to host “The Pat McAfee Show” live on ESPN2 and YouTube on […]
Tag: Wren Baker
COLUMN: Taking stock in WVU athletics shows potential for great growth, but also a chance for disaster
MORGANTOWN — The wait has now gone from months to just weeks. Aside from the beginning of the women’s soccer season, a historic Big 12 sports year […]
Following successful first year, WVU extends athletic director Wren Baker through 2030
MORGANTOWN — WVU athletic director Wren Baker has agreed to a two-year contract extension that takes his tenure with the university through 2030. After being reported previously, […]
COLUMN: Why are mid-major hoops coaches the current trend for bigger hires? Wren Baker has some thoughts
MORGANTOWN — Let me throw out some names to you really quick. Michigan, maybe as traditional a university there is in the U.S. outside of the Ivy […]
Predictions, smokescreens and intrigue: A behind-the-scenes look at Wren Baker’s journey to hire Darian DeVries
MORGANTOWN — The following is not meant to read as some mystery novel set in the 1950s, although Wren Baker’s life throughout the month of March probably […]
Darian DeVries introduced as WVU’s men’s hoops coach, announces son Tucker will play for the Mountaineers
MORGANTOWN — Darian DeVries took his first steps into being a power conference men’s basketball coach Thursday, as the former Drake coach was officially introduced as West […]
WVU’s 5-year deal with Darian DeVries worth $15 million, with a possibility for a sixth season worth another $3.3 million
MORGANTOWN — Darian DeVries’ five-year deal with West Virginia is worth $15 million in compensation, but also includes an interesting extension clause. DeVries, who spent the last […]
Darian DeVries from Drake announced as WVU’s 23rd men’s basketball coach
MORGANTOWN — A search that began with a Zoom call before a formal meeting last week in Omaha, Neb. led WVU athletic director Wren Baker to Darian […]
WVU on a national search for a men’s hoops coach, Josh Eilert will stay for duration of contract
MORGANTOWN — Wren Baker took the first step Wednesday, knowing all too well he has several more to go to solidify the WVU men’s basketball coaching situation. […]
COLUMN: West Virginia’s season is over. Now What?
OK, so now what? The moment Cincinnati completed their come-from-behind 90-85 victory over West Virginia on Tuesday in the Big 12 tournament, WVU athletic director Wren Baker […]
