Men's Basketball: Know Your Foe- West Virginia Basketball Basketball

Key players from the Mountaineers to watch when they take on the TCU Horned Frogs Basketball team on Wednesday.

Jan 29, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Joseph Yesufu (1) shoots against Houston Cougars guard Terrance Arceneaux (23) during the first half at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images | Ben Queen-Imagn Images

The West Virginia Mountaineers  (14-7, 5-5) take on the TCU Horned Frogs (11-10, 4-6) on Wednesday, February 5, at 7 pm CT. Here are some key players on the West Virginia team that TCU fans should know before the game.

#7 Javon Small

Guard from South Bend, Indiana. Senior

With Tucker DeVries sidelined for the season, the senior guard now carries an even heavier load for West Virginia. Fortunately for the Mountaineers, Javon Small is one of the most well-rounded players in the Big 12. A skilled playmaker, scorer, and defender, Small thrives with the ball in his hands. He’s exceptionally crafty off the dribble, using patience to his advantage and only attacking when he sees an open lane. As the team’s leader in multiple categories, West Virginia will rely on him to set the tone. For TCU, slowing down Small must be the top priority. If they fail to contain him, he could be a serious problem.

West Virginia guard Javon Small with a huge performance against No. 2 Iowa State🔥

▪️ 27 PTS
▪️ 9-16 FG
▪️ 7 REB
▪️ 5 AST
▪️ 4 STL pic.twitter.com/EMaMQvFKBQ

— B/R Hoops (@brhoops) January 19, 2025

Javon Small's Season Statistics
Points	19.0
Rebounds	4.7
Assists	5.1
Field Goal %	42.5%

#13 Amani Hansberry

Forward from Silver Springs, Maryland. Sophomore

Hansberry will also be tasked with a bigger role for the Mountaineers, particularly in interior scoring and securing rebounds. His athleticism and physicality make him a relentless player, and he’s never afraid to outwork his opponent. TCU will need to put in the extra effort to keep him out of the paint if they want to control the boards and limit second-chance opportunities.

Nice outing for West Virginia’s Amani Hansberry against U Charleston.

The sophomore’s jumper looks to be developing nicely and he did a good job as a rim runner/play finisher while acting as a DHO hub at the top of the key.

Going to be an intriguing name to monitor this season pic.twitter.com/4TVIqLHBMI

— NBA Draft Dude 🤙 (@CoreyTulaba) October 20, 2024

Amani Hansberry's Season Statistics
Points	9.6
Rebounds	5.9
Assists	1.1
Field Goal %	42.4%

#11 Jonathan Powell

Guard from Dayton, Ohio. Freshman

The freshman guard has gotten off to an impressive start in his collegiate career, showcasing his game on both ends of the floor. A confident and skilled shooter, he can score from virtually anywhere, making him a constant threat. Powell also brings strong perimeter defense, which makes him a key asset in shutting down the three-ball. TCU must keep a close eye on him to prevent him from getting into a rhythm, or he could become a serious problem.

Back him back in his home state 😮‍💨 @jonathanp0well1

📺 ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/acQScjB9kP

— WVU Men's Basketball (@WVUhoops) February 2, 2025

Jonathan Powell's Season Statistics
Points	8.6
Rebounds	2.4
Assists	0.7
Field Goal %	38.3%

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