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Mountaineer Basketball Legend Levi Phillips Passes Away at 69

by Quinn Burkitt - August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 0518

Levi Philips, the man who scored the first points inside the WVU Coliseum, passed away earlier today due to an illness and is remembered by many members of the Mountaineer community. Phillips, who was 69 years old and suffered from diabetes, played for Charleston High School and then took his

McBride Scores 19 in Knicks’ Summer League Finale

by Wesley Shoemaker - August 16, 2021August 16, 2021 01003

In his final Summer League Game of 2021, Miles McBride of the New York Knicks scored 19 points to help the Knicks win 104-85 against the Atlanta Hawks in NBA Summer League action in Las Vegas, NV. McBride was able to get going offensively early in the game. McBride scored all

Quickley, McBride Propel Knicks Past Lakers

by Shanna Rose - August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 02248

LAS VEGAS--Immanuel Quickley scored 25 points and Miles "Deuce" McBride had 22 points as the New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 91-82 on Wednesday night in summer league action. The former West Virginia University point guard had another good performance on both offense and defense. He was 6-for-6 from

Deuce Scores 14 in Summer League Win

by Wesley Shoemaker - August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 01459

Miles 'Deuce' McBride scored 14 points, on 5-of-7 shooting in the New York Knicks' win in the NBA Summer League against the Indiana Pacers. In what was McBride's second game of the summer, he began to be more like his old self. After scoring only three baskets and getting nine

Miles McBride Nets Nine in Knicks’ Summer League Loss

by Shanna Rose - August 8, 2021August 8, 2021 0658

LAS VEGAS--Former West Virginia basketball standout Miles "Deuce" McBride made his NBA summer league debut for the New York Knicks on Sunday afternoon. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound guard had nine points, five rebounds, two assists and one steal in New York's 89-79 loss to the Toronto Raptors. Obi Toppin led the Knicks with

Miles McBride Drafted 36th Overall in 2021 NBA Draft by the Knicks

by Wesley Shoemaker - July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 01013

West Virginia University guard Miles 'Deuce' McBride was taken in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft, being selected 36th overall by the New York Knicks. McBride played two seasons at West Virginia, averaging 12.6 points per game, 3.1 rebounds per game and 3.3 assists per game in 60

Final Update on Mock Drafts For Miles McBride on Draft Day

by Ethan Bock - July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 0689

The day has finally came! Today, Thursday, July 29 is the 2021 NBA Draft, which means former WVU guard Miles "Deuce" McBride will hear his name called inside the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. The final mock drafts from all of the analysts are being put together as the clock ticks

Miles McBride Looks To Make History During NBA Draft on Thursday

by Ethan Bock - July 28, 2021July 29, 2021 02047

With just under 36 hours of the 2021 NBA Draft, the final mock drafts are being put together in anticipation of one of the more-hyped up draft classes in a few years. Former WVU guard Miles "Deuce" McBride looks to make history in the NBA draft on Thursday from all

Best Virginia Falls in Sweet 16 After Failing To Convert Down Stretch

by Ethan Bock - July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 0678

CHARLESTON, W. Va. - (July 21, 2021) — In the final game of the West Virginia region of the 2021 TBT, Best Virginia fell short to No. 6 Team 23 75-67, after failing to convert on late-game shots. "I told them [in the locker room after the game], don't take this

Best Virginia Advances to the Sweet 16 in the TBT

by Ethan Bock - July 19, 2021July 19, 2021 01176

CHARLESTON, W. Va. - (July 19, 2021) — On a late tip-off Monday night, Best Virginia defeated No. 7 D2, 63-51, in the second round of the TBT to advance to the Sweet 16. Best Virginia overtakes their win total from TBT in 2019 (1). "Tonight, you've got to enjoy the small