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Jan 11, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Kierra Wheeler (22) celebrates after they beat the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Is West Virginia a near lock to advance?

Jan 11, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Kierra Wheeler (22) celebrates after they beat the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

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Is West Virginia a near lock to advance?

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The Mountaineers have officially sold out Hope Coliseum.

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The head Mountaineer discusses the start of March Madness.

Dec 22, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Amir Jenkins (2) during the first half against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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Making the case for the talented true freshman to remain in his current role for 2026-27.

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A look at how next year's roster stands before we enter the portal season.

Mar 7, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jordan Harrison (10) attempts to drive around Colorado Buffaloes forward Anaëlle Dutat (15) during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

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West Virginia starts its March Madness journey on Saturday.

Mar 19, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; Utah State head coach Jerrod Calhoun talks with media during NCAA Tournament First Round Practice at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

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Revisiting some of the names that were tossed around in WVU's coaching search a year ago.

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Breaking down Ross Hodge's first season at West Virginia.

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Five great WVU NCAA Tournament memories and five not-so-great.

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There aren't many better than future WVU point guard Miles Sadler, if any.

West Virginia University of Director Athletics Wren Baker

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Hope Coliseum will have a different feel to it for the NCAA Tournament this weekend.

Feb 28, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jasper Floyd (1) celebrates with West Virginia Mountaineers forward Brenen Lorient (0) during the second half against the BYU Cougars at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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Ross Hodge's squad could finish the 2025-26 season strong in Las Vegas.

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.

West Virginia University head coach Ross Hodge

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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.