Feb 19, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers guard Joseph Yesufu (1) celebrates with West Virginia Mountaineers guard Sencire Harris (10) during the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images Ben Queen-Imagn Images

Men's Basketball: Know Your Foe- West Virginia Basketball

Originally posted on TCU Horned Frogs on SI
By Nate Cross | Last updated Feb 25, 2025 9:13 AM ET

The West Virginia Mountaineers (16-11, 7-9) will take on the TCU Horned Frogs (15-12, 8-8) on Tuesday, February 25, at 8 P.M. CT. Here are some key players on the West Virginia team that TCU fans should know before the game.

#7 Javon Small

Guard from South Bend, Indiana. Senior

Javon Small has been the driving force for the Mountaineers this season, leading the team in scoring, assists, and steals. He is a two-way player who is a constant threat on both ends of the floor. Small is especially dangerous off the dribble but can score from anywhere, making him a matchup nightmare for any defender. The last time TCU faced West Virginia, he was the game’s biggest difference-maker. If the Horned Frogs want to come out on top, containing Small will be a top priority.

Since Tucker DeVries went down, Javon Small has basically been carrying the entire offense of the Mountaineers. Really, this team, without DeVries, has little business playing in the NCAA tournament, but Small has literally kept his team in the March Madness picture. According to… pic.twitter.com/5TVBqcPYw8
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#13 Amani Hansberry

Forward from Silver Spring, Maryland. Sophomore

Hansberry has been a key force for the Mountaineers this season, leading the team in rebounds and providing a dominant presence in the paint. His ability to score inside, whether through strong drives or a reliable hook shot, makes him a tough matchup for any defense. On the other end of the floor, he excels as a strong defender, consistently contesting shots against players of all sizes. If TCU wants to control this game, they'll need to match his physicality and limit his impact in the paint.

Nice outing for West Virginia’s Amani Hansberry against U Charleston.

The sophomore’s jumper looks to be developing nicely and he did a good job as a rim runner/play finisher while acting as a DHO hub at the top of the key.

Going to be an intriguing name to monitor this season pic.twitter.com/4TVIqLHBMI
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