MORGANTOWN — The following is not meant to read as some mystery novel set in the 1950s, although Wren Baker’s life throughout the month of March probably felt very similar. […]
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Darian DeVries introduced as WVU’s men’s hoops coach, announces son Tucker will play for the Mountaineers
MORGANTOWN — Darian DeVries took his first steps into being a power conference men’s basketball coach Thursday, as the former Drake coach was officially introduced as West Virginia’s 23rd coach […]
WVU’s 5-year deal with Darian DeVries worth $15 million, with a possibility for a sixth season worth another $3.3 million
MORGANTOWN — Darian DeVries’ five-year deal with West Virginia is worth $15 million in compensation, but also includes an interesting extension clause. DeVries, who spent the last six seasons at […]
Darian DeVries from Drake announced as WVU’s 23rd men’s basketball coach
MORGANTOWN — A search that began with a Zoom call before a formal meeting last week in Omaha, Neb. led WVU athletic director Wren Baker to Darian DeVries as the […]
WVU on a national search for a men’s hoops coach, Josh Eilert will stay for duration of contract
MORGANTOWN — Wren Baker took the first step Wednesday, knowing all too well he has several more to go to solidify the WVU men’s basketball coaching situation. A day after […]
COLUMN: West Virginia’s season is over. Now What?
OK, so now what? The moment Cincinnati completed their come-from-behind 90-85 victory over West Virginia on Tuesday in the Big 12 tournament, WVU athletic director Wren Baker went on the […]
WVU agrees to 1-year contract extension with football coach Neal Brown
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia head football coach Neal Brown’s stay in Morgantown just got longer. Announced Tuesday morning, WVU athletic director Wren Baker and Brown have agreed on a one-year […]
Favorable football schedule includes 7 home games and no back-to-back travel for WVU
MORGANTOWN — Seven home games highlight what is a very-favorable 2024 schedule for West Virginia as the Big 12 announced its football schedule for next season Tuesday. Coming off of […]
WVU, Pitt extend Backyard Brawl men’s basketball series through the 2027-28 season
MORGANTOWN — The men’s basketball version of the Backyard Brawl has new life. Both WVU and Pitt announced Thursday the rivalry will be extended four more years through the 2027-28 […]
COLUMN: Portal gains outpace losses as WVU football maintains positive momentum
For the first several years of Neal Brown’s tenure at WVU, the Mountaineers faced a severe talent drain by way of the transfer portal. Year after year, WVU lost promising, […]
