Mountaineer hoops alum Alex Ruoff announced on Twitter Thursday morning that he was finally starting his twelfth season in Japan's professional basketball league. Ruoff played at West Virginia from 2005 to 2009 before taking his career to the professional level. https://twitter.com/ARuoff/status/1314147016134537216
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Mountaineer football and basketball players March for Unity
Morgantown, W.VA. - On Sunday afternoon in Morgantown, student athletes from various sports came together for a peaceful March for Unity. The March occurred the day after football's TJ Simmons addressed the West Virginia media regarding Jacob Blake and the need for change in the world. "We want change in this
Sagaba Konate signs Pro Deal in Spain
Spain - Former Mountaineer men's hoops star Sagaba Konate has signed a professional basketball contract for the upcoming season in Spain. Konate signed with Basket Zaragoza. Basket Zaragoza competes in the top professional league in Spain, Lima ACB. https://twitter.com/BasketZaragoza/status/1296470797926555648
Mountaineer Mascot to serve through 2021-2022 school year
Dick Vitale Tweets Praise of Huggins and WVU Hoops
Dick Vitale has long been one to make his opinions known; good, bad or otherwise. Sunday afternoon on Twitter was no difference as the longtime basketball commentator took a moment to sing the praises of the boys in the Old Gold and Blue https://twitter.com/DickieV/status/1287451421940514818 Huggins's guys are coming back strong after
Jevon Carter scoring points in Suns scrimmage in the Bubble
COVID-19 Testing Update
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The following are updated COVID-19 testing numbers from the West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics as of July 25. Since testing began in June, a total of 600 tests have been administered. Total active cases = 3Active cases in football = 1Active cases in men's basketball =
Bob Huggins guests on latest episode of The Upside Podcast
Monday, July 20 marked the return of West Virginia men's basketball after a very long four months. Monday also marked head basketball coach Bob Huggins making an appearance on the podcast, The Upside. https://twitter.com/AdamFinkelstein/status/1285188747936641024 The Upside Podcast can be found on the Apple Podcast app, Spotify, and wherever else podcasts can
West Virginia’s Iconic Coliseum Turns Fifty
Morgantown, W.VA. - One of the most iconic basketball arenas in college basketball, and in the eyes of Mountaineers across the world, turns fifty this summer. Fifty years of West Virginia's beloved arena where countless Mountaineers are etched in West Virginia University history. https://twitter.com/WVUhoops/status/1284998957341372416 The Coliseum has been home to many
West Virginia Athletics COVID-19 Update
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The following are updated COVID-19 testing numbers from the West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics as of July 17. Since testing began in June, a total of 518 tests have been administered. Positive test results since June total 41 with the breakdown per sport showing 28 in