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West Virginia University’s basketball program has welcomed Cavel Witter to its coaching staff, appointing him as assistant coach and coordinator for video analysis and scouting. This announcement comes from head coach Darian DeVries, marking a significant addition ahead of the upcoming season. Witter arrives at WVU following a successful tenure at Drake University, where he contributed as assistant coach and …

In the realm of college basketball rankings, debates over player placements often stir passionate discussions among fans and analysts alike. Recently, Andy Katz’s Top 12 transfer rankings sparked debate as West Virginia’s standout guards, Tucker DeVries and Javon Small, found themselves notably absent from the list. DeVries, a two-time Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year, showcased his prowess with …

The Big 12 Conference just got a whole lot tougher for West Virginia and the rest of the league. Conference rival Kansas State has shaken things up in a big way this offseason, landing one of the most coveted transfers in the nation: former Illinois standout Coleman Hawkins. Hawkins, a highly-rated big man, announced his decision to join the Wildcats …

The basketball world is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic figures, Jerry West, who has passed away at the age of 86. The announcement was made by the Los Angeles Clippers, where West served as an executive board member. Born in Chelyan, West Virginia, on May 28, 1938, Jerry West’s journey from a small-town boy to a …

In a significant move for West Virginia University’s basketball program, the Mountaineers have successfully landed one of the top players in the transfer portal, Jayden Stone. This acquisition marks another impressive feat for Head Coach Darian DeVries, and the rest of the coaching staff, who have once again proven their prowess in recruiting top talent. Jayden Stone, a 6’4″ guard …

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – WVU Hoops is preparing to welcome transfer forward Duncan Powell for an official visit this week, according to a report from 247 sports Andrew Corbett. Powell’s visit is scheduled to span two days, from tomorrow through Thursday, as the recruiting dead period ended earlier this month this will certainly be a situation to watch because the Dallas …

Mountaineer Paul, MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University’s men’s basketball team, under the leadership of Coach Darian DeVries, is excited to announce that Joseph Yesufu has joined the Mountaineers. Yesufu, a 6-foot, 180-pound guard from Bolingbrook, Illinois, will be playing for WVU as a fifth-year senior in the upcoming 2024-25 season. Yesufu comes to WVU after a season at Washington …

WVInsiders.com: WVU Basketball’s Transformative Offseason West Virginia head coach Darian DeVries and his staff have been non-stop busy since landing in Morgantown. With just one player returning from last year’s roster, they’ve invested considerable time and effort into recruiting through the transfer portal, and their efforts are starting to pay off. Transferred in so far- So far, West Virginia has …