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The Six Mountaineers Who Are Chasing an NBA Title This Spring

Tonight, the NBA's Play-In Tournament begins, and while there are no former West Virginia Mountaineers in action tonight, there will be in the other set of Play-In games on Wednesday night.

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Quick Hits: The Freshman Wall, Tempo, QB Progression + More

Following Monday's practice, the West Virginia Mountaineers have just two more to go before they wrap up spring ball. WVU head coach Rich Rodriguz met with the media on Monday evening, taking questions on how things have been going.

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WVU's Abraham Oyeadier Hits Transfer Portal, Leaving the Mountaineers with One Center

Monday afternoon, redshirt freshman center Abraham Oyeadier (6'9", 221 lbs) became the fifth West Virginia Mountaineer to enter the transfer portal this offseason.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 13

Breaking Down WVU's Addition of UCF Center Transfer Khyala Ngodu

Over the weekend, Mark Kellogg and the West Virginia Mountaineers picked up their third commitment out of the transfer portal, landing former UCF center Khyala Ngodu.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 13

How Each of the Four Former Mountaineers Did in the NBA This Season

The 2025-26 NBA regular season came to a close on Sunday night, and with that, two former West Virginia Mountaineers have begun their offseason. Meanwhile, the other two active WVU alums in the league are heading to the postseason.

NBA News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 12

Miles Sadler Posts Huge Night Against Stacked Team USA in Nike Hoops Summit

Future West Virginia basketball guard Miles Sadler just continues to stack strong performances on the big stage, and Saturday night was no different in the 2026 Nike Hoops Summit.

Texas Tech Outlasts No. 17 West Virginia in Pitching Dual

The No. 17 West Virginia Mountaineers (23-8, 9-5) dropped game two against the Texas Tech Red Raiders (20-14, 6-8) Saturday afternoon 4-1. West Virginia redshirt junior starting pitcher Maxx Yehl allowed just five hits and held runners in scoring position, twice holding the Red Raiders at second through six scoreless innings.

West Virginia Receives Commitment from Boise State Transfer Javan Buchanan

The West University basketball program received a commitment from Boise State transfer forward Javan Buchanan Saturday morning. Buchanan started in all 31 appearances and averaged 12.6 and 5.0 rebounds last season.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 11

WVU Women's Basketball Lands Impact Atlantic 10 Transfer

The West Virginia Mountaineers women’s basketball team is coming off one of its most successful seasons in recent history, as they won the Big 12 Conference Tournament for the first time in nine years.

No. 17 West Virginia's Late Push Buries Texas Tech

The No. 17 West Virginia Mountaineers (23-7, 9-4) downed the Texas Tech Red Raiders (19-14, 5-8) in the first of a three-game series Friday night, 12-8.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 10

West Virginia's Season Finale Against Utah Moved to Friday

The West Virginia Mountaineers football team is entering a pivotal season with Rich Rodriguez entering his second season back in Morgantown as head coach.

NFL News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 10

No. 17 West Virginia Travels to Texas Tech Looking to Bounce Back in Big 12 Play

The No. 17 West Virginia Mountaineers (22-7, 8-4) are on the road to take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders (19-13, 5-7) for a three-game weekend Big 12 series at Rip Griffin Park.

West Virginia Schedules Niagara to Open the 2026-27 Season

The West Virginia University basketball program will open the 2026-27 season against the Niagara Purple Eagles on November 2. The Mountaineers and the Purple Eagles have not met on the hardwood since 1952.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 10

West Virginia Lands 2027 Linebacker Broncs Baker

West Virginia University head coach Rich Rodriguez and his staff received a commitment from 2027 linebacker Broncs Baker. Baker, a native of Tooele, Utah pledged to the California last September before decommitting from the program following the coaching change.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 10

Class of 2026 Signee Requests NLI Release from West Virginia

Late Thursday night, some unexpected news popped up as class of 2026 West Virginia signee Kingston Whitty requested release from his National Letter of Intent.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / April 9

Rich Rodriguez Notes Progress After Intersquad Scrimmage

The West Virginia University football program held a live scrimmage on Wednesday and head coach Rich Rodriguez provided some thoughts immediately after practice.

West Virginia, Wake Forest Set for Holiday Hoopfest Matchup

The West Virginia University basketball program will take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons as part of the Holiday Hoopfest on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026 at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina as announced by the Gazelle Group on Thursday.