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DeVries hopeful timing of Italy trip works in Mountaineers’ favor
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — One week from today, West Virginia’s men’s basketball program will face outside competition for the first time under head coach Darian DeVries. The Mountaineers head to Italy on Wednesday and play their first of three games overseas August 3 at 12:30 p.m. ET against BC Zaligiris Kaunas-2 in Genoa.
Breaking down West Virginia basketball transfer Jake Auer
Earlier this week, West Virginia men’s basketball added a veteran walk-on to their roster in fifth-year guard Jake Auer. Here, we take a look at what Auer has done at the collegiate level so far, and some analysis on what he’ll bring to the team. EXPERIENCE. Auer joins...
WVU School of Nursing receives $50,000 donation for international education program
MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia University School of Nursing will now offer enhanced international experiences and opportunities for students due to a significant donation from Drs. Susan and Neal Newfield. The Newfields have gifted $50,000 to establish the Murdoch Newfield International Community Fund, an endowment aimed at supporting global education programs within the school.
National Analyst Has West Virginia Low in Early Big 12 Rankings
Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports released his early rankings for the new-look Big 12 basketball conference this week, including West Virginia. Rothstein ranked WVU 15 out of 16 teams, only ahead of Oklahoma State. Rothstein’s Projected WVU Rotation:. G Javon Small. G Jayden Stone. G Tobi Okani. G Tucker...
WVU Hoops offers class of 2027 point guard from New Jersey
Coach DeVries and his staff extended a scholarship offer to 2027 guard Jacob Canton on Thursday night, per a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account. The offer marks approximately the 51st high school prospect that has received a WVU scholarship offer since Darian DeVries arrived in Morgantown. Canton, a...
Morgantown High School Specialist Aidan Stire Commits To WVU
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia University snagged another home grown talent to sign on to the program as Morgantown High School Specialist Aidan Stire made his commitment public (via x) on Thursday afternoon. The 6′0 specialist was also showing off his skills in Clarksburg over the weekend in the...
Women’s basketball’s Sydney Shaw looks to make impact in first year
WVU Women’s Basketball junior guard Sydney Shaw spoke to media members alongside senior guard JJ Quinerly and junior guard Jordan Harrison after an open practice. Shaw averaged 6.6 points per game in her sophomore season at Auburn. She said that she looks forward to playing in Head Coach Mark Kellogg’s system at WVU.
Jefferson Hills police searching for missing man
Police in Jefferson Hills are asking for your help in finding a missing man. Josh Klingensmith was last seen leaving his home on Lewis Run Road early Friday morning but left behind his phone and wallet. Police say Klingensmith is considered endangered and was last seen wearing a blue flannel...
What does Penn State expect from the Penn State offense in 2024?
In just 35 days, we'll have our first full-fledged Saturday of the college football season. One of the highlights on the schedule that day is West Virginia's opener at home against Penn State. The Mountaineers have played their last three openers on the road against Power 5 programs. They haven't played host to a Power 5 to start a season since beating Missouri in 2016. The Nittany Lions haven't been to Morgantown since 1992.
2027 DE Anthony Sweeney adds West Virginia to offer list
Olney (Md.) Good Counsel 2027 defensive lineman Anthony Sweeney continues to add scholarship offers but one of the most recent came from West Virginia following a strong performance at the big man camp. Sweeney, 6-foot-4, 210-pounds, has added other offers from Florida, Miami (Fla.) and Maryland, among other schools but...
Scouting the Opponent: Three Questions about Cincinnati
COACH: Scott Satterfield (3-9, one year, 75-49) PLAYERS TO WATCH: OL Luke Kandra, RB Corey Kiner, WR Xzavier Henderson. VERSUS WEST VIRGINIA: November 9 (Nippert Stadium) We contacted Bearcat Report to ask about the Bearcats ahead of the 2024 season. How do they deal with the loss of Dontay Corleone?
WV Sports Now Daily Notebook – July 27
The West Virginia Sports Now Daily Notebook is a daily recap of news concerning West Virginia University Athletics. Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark Supporting the Conference’s Athletes at Olympics. Update (10:00 AM) – WVU Basketball Offers Pair of High School Guards.
In-state ATH Hunter Giacomo talks recent PWO offer from WVU
Hunter Giacomo, an in-state kid from George Washington High School recently picked up a PWO offer from WVU. Giacomo is in the class of 2025 and is a linebacker who registered 104 total tackles, two sacks, and two interceptions, including a pick-six as a junior in 2023. Giacomo has made...
Winery in Chadds Ford Highlights Lanternfly Impact on Grapevines
It’s been 10 years since the Spotted Lanternfly arrived in Pennsylvania from China and while it didn’t devastate the state’s agriculture as expected, there was Lanternfly grapevine damage, leaving a heavy mark on the grape and wine industry, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Spotted lanternflies...
Jacob Canton Receives Offer from West Virginia Men’s Basketball
Class of 2027 Rutgers Prep (N.J.) guard Jacob Canton has received an offer from Division I West Virginia Men’s basketball program, per recent reports. The Somerset, N.J., native also holds an offer from Radford, according to VerbalCommits.com. The 6-foot-2 Canton, who also suits up for AAU NY Rens/Team Dykman,...
Major overhaul: West Virginia leadership on newly realigned units, search for next president
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — Students soon will return to the campuses of West Virginia University for the first semester since two realigned units launched July 1. The two new units, the WVU College of Creative Arts and Media and the Division for Land-Grant Engagement, represent some of the most significant changes to the university's structure resulting from its "academic transformation" process.
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