West Virginia is Flirting with Trouble in Latest CBS Sports Bracketology Projection

It's starting to get a little dicey for Darian DeVries and the Mountaineers.

Feb 15, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers head coach Darian DeVries reacts against the Baylor Bears during the first half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Many of West Virginia's players transferred into the program for a chance to play in the NCAA Tournament before they exhausted all of their eligibility. Guys like Javon Small, Eduardo Andre, and Toby Okani are among those hoping to go dancing in their last go-around.

As things stand today, the postseason outlook is bleak. The Mountaineers are still projected to make the tournament, according to Jerry Palm's latest bracketology on CBS Sports, but they are slowing fading into a dangerous territory.

WVU is listed as a No. 11 seed, taking part in a play-in game against Arkansas for the right to face No. 6 seed Illinois in the Round of 64. Darian DeVries' squad has lost six of its last eight, three of which occurred on their home floor.

Palm's full Midwest Region projection

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1. Alabama vs. 16. Bryant

8. Saint Mary's vs. 9. UConn

5. Missouri vs. 12. UC San Diego

4. Michigan State vs. 13. Jacksonville State

6. Illinois vs. 11. West Virginia/Arkansas

3. Texas Tech vs. 14. South Dakota State

7. Louisville vs. 10. Ohio State

2. Tennessee vs. 15. Towson

The Mountaineers will be back in action on Wednesday night inside the WVU Coliseum as they go for the season sweep of Cincinnati.

Palm's full Midwest Region projection

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