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Feb 28, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jonathan Powell (11) with the ball in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Taking a look around the country to see how former Mountaineers performed this season.

Feb 28, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jonathan Powell (11) with the ball in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Taking a look around the country to see how former Mountaineers performed this season.

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The Mountaineers' season is not quite over. But what do they gain from this tournament?

Jan 24, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Honor Huff (3) dribbles the ball during the first half of the game against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

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A championship appearance on the horizon for the Mountaineers?

Dec 22, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Ross Hodge along the sideline during the second half against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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West Virginia's 2025-26 season is not over just yet.

Mar 6, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Honor Huff (3) speaks to the media after defeating the UCF Knights at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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WVU will find out Monday evening if they are participating in the College Basketball Crown.

Mar 6, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Ross Hodge yells from the sideline during the first half against the UCF Knights at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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Answering this week's questions from West Virginia fans.

Indiana Head Cozch Darian DeVries talks with an official during the Indiana versus Wisconsin men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026.

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The former Mountaineer head coach misses the NCAA Tournament once again.

Mar 6, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers fans enter Hope Coliseum before their game against the UCF Knights. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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Getting you set for the first-round matchup between the Mountaineers and RedHawks.

Mar 8, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Riley Makalusky (21) blocks out during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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Making it past the second weekend would be a huge accomplishment for WVU in this region.

Mar 8, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jordan Harrison (10) brings the ball up court during the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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The Mountaineers are officially ready for March Madness.

Mar 11, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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Sometimes the numbers just don't make any sense.

Mar 11, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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The Mountaineers should return to March Madness soon.

West Virginia University guard Sydney Shaw

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The commissioner hyped up the Mountaineers on national TV.

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The Mountaineers will be hosting!

Jan 27, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward DJ Thomas (5) shoots during the second half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Imagesa

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A full breakdown of the Mountaineers who can return to the program next season.

Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia head coach Mark Kellogg watches the run of play against Arizona State during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

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West Virginia will learn one part of their NCAA Tournament destiny later this afternoon.

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

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The Mountaineer head coach squeezed as much as he could out of this year's roster.

Jan 24, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Amir Jenkins (2) dribbles the ball during the first half of the game against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

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Taking a closer look at the potential pieces for the Mountaineers 2026-27 roster.

Feb 5, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Ross Hodge works the sideline against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

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The Mountaineers still have an opportunity to keep playing, provided they choose to do so.

Mar 6, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Brenen Lorient (0) celebrates with fans after defeating the UCF Knights at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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Mountaineer fans still showed up despite an up-and-down season.

West Virginia University guard Treysen Eaglestaff

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Evaluating the entire 2025-26 West Virginia basketball roster.

Mar 11, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Darian Devries shouts instructions to his team against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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DeVries' departure a year ago became a blessing in disguise for West Virginia.

Feb 8, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Ross Hodge yells during the second half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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A mini preview of what West Virginia needs to target in the portal.

Jan 27, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Ross Hodge watches a play during the first half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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Evaluating the coaching job by Ross Hodge in his first year in Morgantown.

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There were plenty of eyeballs on the Mountaineers as they captured their first Big 12 Championship since 2017.