The Big 12 released its full conference slate for men’s basketball this week, completing the Mountaineers schedule.
While the promotional schedule will be released closer to the start of the season, there are still some key games and dates to look forward to. The following will list a few with a short explanation (vs. implies the game will be home @ implies away).
Oct. 18 — Exhibition vs Charleston
Nov. 4 — Season opener vs Robert Morris
Nov. 15 — Backyard Brawl @ Pitt
Nov. 27-29 — Battle 4 Atlantis
Dec. 6 — Big 12-Big East Battle vs Georgetown
Dec. 31 — First conference game @ Kansas
Jan. 4 — First home conference game/Pat Suemnick’s return vs. Oklahoma State
Suemnick played for one season with WVU in 2023-2024, averaging 4.1 points and 2.6 rebounds per game. He had a season-high 20 points against Kansas. Suemnick has since transferred to Oklahoma State.
Feb. 8 — Josh Eilerts return vs. Utah
Eilert served as interim head coach for the Mountaineers following the Bob Huggins situation last season. Under Eilert, the Mountaineers had the most losses in program history, and he and the university parted ways following the season. Eilert was then hired as an assistant on Utah’s staff.
March 8 — Last regular season game of the season vs. UCF
March 11-15 — Big 12 Tournament
