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West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball head coach Ross Hodge reacts during the first half against Iowa State on Jan. 2, 2026, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

This Rising Star Assistant is Making West Virginia a Magnet for Top Recruits

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Feb 17, 2026

Feb 27, 2023; Ames, Iowa, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Emmitt Matthews Jr. (1) scores against the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Former Mountaineer Makes Bold NCAA Tournament Prediction for WVU

Schuyler Callihan

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Feb 17, 2026

Mar 7, 2020; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Miles McBride (4) and forward Emmitt Matthews Jr. (11) celebrate after a play during the second half against the Baylor Bears at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

The National Title Run That Was Taken Away From West Virginia

Schuyler Callihan

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Feb 17, 2026

Jan 14, 2026; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; UCF Knights head coach Johnny Dawkins reacts during the first half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

UCF Basketball Falls In NCAA Selection Rankings

Bryson Turner

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Feb 16, 2026

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Jan 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Ross Hodge watches play against the Houston Cougars in the first half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Analytics Estimate WVU’s Mind-Blowing Magic Number for the NCAA Tournament

Schuyler Callihan

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Feb 16, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights forward Devan Cambridge (35) defends West Virginia Mountaineers forward Brenen Lorient (0) during the second half at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Major Changes at the Top of Big 12 Power Rankings After Wild Week

Schuyler Callihan

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Feb 16, 2026

WVU Climbs in NET & KenPom — Here’s What It Means for Their Resume

Schuyler Callihan

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Feb 16, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jasper Floyd (1) and guard Treysen Eaglestaff (52) defend UCF Knights guard Themus Fulks (1) during the first half at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

MAILBAG: Tourney Scenarios, Huggins/WVU Relationship Repairable? Run-Out Song + More

Schuyler Callihan

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Feb 16, 2026

Jan 9, 2024; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Kansas State Wildcats head coach Jerome Tang argues a call during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

One of West Virginia's Remaining Opponents Has Fired Its Coach

Schuyler Callihan

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Feb 16, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights head coach Johnny Dawkins during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Johnny Dawkins on Why West Virginia Is So Hard to Put Away

Schuyler Callihan

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Feb 15, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights guard Chris Johnson (22) is fouled by West Virginia Mountaineers guard Chance Moore (13) during the second half at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

How UCF Hoops Turned A Double-Digit Lead Into Third Straight Loss

Bryson Turner

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Feb 15, 2026

Feb 11, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Emmitt Matthews Jr. (1) shoots a free throw during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

You Won’t Believe What Emmitt Matthews Jr. Said About This Year’s WVU Teams

Schuyler Callihan

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Feb 15, 2026

Wren Baker's Tweet Perfectly Describes WVU's Wild Win at UCF

Schuyler Callihan

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Feb 15, 2026

What Ross Hodge Said Following West Virginia's Comeback Win Over UCF

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Feb 15, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jasper Floyd (1) goes to the basket against UCF Knights center John Bol (7) during the first half at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

West Virginia Appears on NCAA Tournament Bubble for First Time This Season

Schuyler Callihan

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Feb 15, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Ross Hodge during the first half against the UCF Knights at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Sunday Morning Thoughts: The Horsepower May Not Be There for Hodge, But the Signs Are

Schuyler Callihan

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Feb 15, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights guard Themus Fulks (1) handles the ball in front of West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jasper Floyd (1) during the second half at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Stock Up, Stock Down: Tournament Resume, Clutch Veteran, Perimeter Shooting + More

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Feb 14, 2026

UCF Coach Johnny Dawkins Postgame vs. West Virginia

Johnny Dawkins Dissects Knights' Third Straight Loss

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Feb 14, 2026

UCF center John Bol and forward Jordan Burks Postgame Presser vs. West Virginia

UCF Big Men Unpack Third Straight Loss

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