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Mountaineer Nick Kwiatkoski signs with Las Vegas Raiders

by Ashley O'Brien - March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 0335

Las Vegas, NV. - In a time when a vast majority of sports fans were gearing up for the 2020 NCAA Tournament, those same are now looking to off-field and off-court happenings for their excitement. The latest for West Virginia fans? Mountaineers alum Nick Kwiatkoski has signed with the Las

Sights and Sounds: 48 hours in Kansas City

by Ashley O'Brien - March 13, 2020March 13, 2020 0750

Kansas City, MO. - Well, it happened. The 2020 Phillip's 66 Men's Big 12 Conference Tournament has officially been canceled. Over the course of the last 48 hours, the coronavirus has induced enough concern and fear that the Big 12, as well as 12 other conferences, canceled the tournament Thursday

Big 12 Tournament Canceled

by Ashley O'Brien - March 12, 2020March 12, 2020 0376

Kansas City, MO. - Twenty minutes after the Texas-Texas Tech game was supposed to start, Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby took to the media stage to announce the inevitable. The 2020 Big 12 Conference Tournament has officially be canceled due to the novel corona virus and the City of Kansas

Women’s Basketball Big 12 Tournament also in Kansas City

by Ashley O'Brien - March 12, 2020March 11, 2020 0109

Kansas City, MO. - The Big 12 conference is officially taking over Kansas City, Missouri this week. While it is well known that the annual men's basketball tournament will take place at the Sprint Center this week, the women's basketball teams are also in town for their conference tournament as

Coronavirus brings with it changes to March Madness, waiting for answer on Big 12 Tournament

by Ashley O'Brien - March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 0415

Kansas City, MO. - The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, was announced by the World Health Organization (WHO) early Wednesday to be now considered a global pandemic. Over the last several weeks, sporting events across the world have seen a change with soccer games in Italy being played in empty stadiums

Jevon Carter solidifies role with Phoenix Suns

by Ashley O'Brien - March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 0129

Phoenix, AZ. - Point guard Jevon Carter will go down as one of West Virginia's fan favorites for years to come. Carter has spent the last several years showcasing his hard work and treadmill mentality throughout the NBA and now the time has come for that hard work to pay

Coach Huggins and players meet media following practice in Kansas City

by Ashley O'Brien - March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 0234

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSnrXdhY7iU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im48-SeVsaI

Photo Gallery: Big 12 Tournament Practice

by Ashley O'Brien - March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 0265

Kansas City, MO. - The Mountaineers had an open shoot around Wednesday morning on the eve of their first matchup in the 2020 Big 12 Tournament. The Mountaineers take on the Oklahoma Sooners Thursday night with an 8:00 CDT tip-off.

Tshiebwe earns USBWA All District Honors

by Ashley O'Brien - March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 0358

Morgantown, W. Va. - The West Virginia University Athletic Department released the following press release Tuesday afternoon: USBWA NAMES 2019-20 MEN'S ALL-DISTRICT TEAMSStandout players and coaches chosen from nine regions INDIANAPOLIS (USBWA) – The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has released its 2019-20 Men's All-District Teams, based on voting from its national membership

Mountaineers make their way back into AP Top 25

by Ashley O'Brien - March 9, 2020March 9, 2020 0506

Morgantown, W.Va. - It's the Monday of Big 12 tournament week and the Mountaineers are undefeated in March. Following a home upset of the Baylor Bears and now will be a sixth seen in the Big 12 tournament in Kansas City, Missouri. Just a week after the Mountaineers fell out