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After several weeks of being linked to the job, it's finally a done deal. West Virginia men's basketball general manager Nelson Hernandez is being hired for the same position at Virginia Tech.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / March 30

West Virginia Guard Javon Small Declares for the 2025 NBA Draft

One of the best individual seasons a player has ever had at West Virginia took place this season as Javon Small kept the Mountaineers in position to make the NCAA Tournament despite a shorthanded roster.

College Basketball News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / March 12

What Darian DeVries and Javon Small Said Following the Loss to Colorado

The West Virginia Mountaineers (19-13) were knocked out of the Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship following the loss to the Colorado Buffaloes (14-19) Wednesday afternoon 67-60.

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The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz

The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?

The 'Mens basketball Consensus All-Americans since 2020' quiz

The 'AP Men's College Basketball Coach of the Year winners' quiz

The 'Mythical mascot' quiz

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

West Virginia's Javon Small Robbed of the Big 12's Player of the Year Award

This time next week, the West Virginia Mountaineers will be preparing for their trip to the NCAA Tournament. Without the elite level play of senior guard Javon Small, WVU would not only have missed out on the tournament, but they probably would have had a record that rivaled last year's 9-23 mark.

College Basketball News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / March 10

Javon Small Earns All-Big 12 First Team Selection

West Virginia University point guard Javon Small was selected to the All-Big 12 First Team by the league’s coaches Monday afternoon. Small was named a Big 12 Player of the Week three times this season.

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

Country Music Star Praises Javon Small & Darian DeVries for Taking WVU to the Dance

Saturday evening, the West Virginia Mountaineers capped off the 2024-25 regular season with a 72-65 victory over the UCF Knights inside the WVU Coliseum.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 8

Javon Small leads West Virginia over UCF in season finale

Javon Small scored 25 points, Amani Hansberry had a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds and West Virginia held on to defeat UCF 72-65 on Saturday in the regular-season finale for both teams.

College Basketball News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / March 8

Initial Thoughts on West Virginia's Win Over UCF

Saturday evening, the West Virginia Mountaineers defeated the UCF Knights by a 72-65 score, finishing the regular season with a 19-12 (10-10) record. Here are a few of my biggest takeaways from this evening's game.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / March 5

Josh Eilert Gives West Virginia's Javon Small the Ultimate Compliment

West Virginia guard Javon Small has been a nightmare for opposing teams this season. He's the central focus of every scouting report on West Virginia, yet he always finds a way to impact the game, even if he's not scoring 15-20 points.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 4

West Virginia slips by Josh Eilert's Utah Utes

Javon Small delivered 18 points and several key plays down the stretch as West Virginia topped its interim coach from last year, Josh Eilert, in a 71-69 victory over Utah on Tuesday in Salt Lake City.

College Basketball News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / March 4

West Virginia Erases a 12-Point Deficit to Knock Off Utah

SALT LAKE CITY – West Virginia senior guard Javon Small led four Mountaineers (18-12, 9-10) with double figures with 18 points to capture their fourth road win of the season with a 71-69 win over the Utah Utes (16-14, 8-11) Tuesday night.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 28

No. 25 BYU pits balanced attack vs. Javon Small, WVU

No. 25 BYU is all but certain of an NCAA Tournament berth. West Virginia needs every win it can get down the stretch to join the Cougars and probably six other Big 12 Conference schools on the March dance floor.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / February 26

Javon Small Proves Once Again Why He Should Be the Big 12 Player of the Year

The Big 12 Conference is loaded with elite talent, as it is every season. But I would make the argument that none have provided more of an impact on their team than Javon Small has on West Virginia.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 25

Big run in first half lifts Mountaineers to win over Horned Frogs

Javon Small delivered 23 points and 10 assists to lead West Virginia to a 73-55 Big 12 Conference victory over TCU on Tuesday in Morgantown, W.Va. Joseph

College Basketball News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / February 25

West Virginia Delivers Payback and Buries TCU

Morgantown, WV – West Virginia senior guard Javon Small led the with a game-high 23-points and senior guard Joseph Yesufu produced 14 points as Mountaineers (17-11, 8-9) avenged an earlier season loss to TCU with a 73-55 win over the Horned Frogs (15-13, 8-9) Tuesday night.

College Basketball News / TCU Horned Frogs on SI / February 25

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

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.

College Basketball News / WV Sports Now / February 14

Javon Small Named to Midseason Player of the Year Team

Javon Small, West Virginia’s senior point guard, has been named to the Naismith Men’s Player of the Year Midseason Team, announced Friday. Small was one of four players from the Big 12 named to the 30-person team.

College Basketball News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / January 24

Kansas State Prepares For Challenge Of Facing Big 12 Standout Javon Small

Kansas State is looking for traction to reciprocate their losing streak and continue their NCAA Tournament aspirations. It doesn't get any easier in its next matchup, facing arguably its most difficult individual challenge yet.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / WV Sports Now / January 20

WVU’s Javon Small Earns 2nd Big 12 Player of the Week Award in Month

For the second time this month, WVU basketball’s Javon Small has been named the Big 12 Player of the Week. Small guided the No. 23 Mountaineers (13-4, 4-2 Big 12) to a win over then-No.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / WV Sports Now / January 17

ESPN Ranks WVU’s Javon Small as One of the Best Players in the Country

Javon Small has been producing like one of the best players in the country this season and he was finally recognized as such as ESPN ranked him the 10th-best player in the nation Friday.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 14

No. 10 Houston takes on high-scoring Javon Small, West Virginia

No. 10 Houston's top-ranked defense faces a stiff test when it hosts the Big 12's leading scorer, West Virginia's Javon Small, on Wednesday. Small, a senior transfer from Oklahoma State, paces the Mountaineers' attack at 19.8 points per game.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 12

Javon Small, No. 21 West Virginia hold off Colorado

Javon Small scored 26 points, Joseph Yesufu added 18 points and No. 21 West Virginia beat Colorado 78-70 on Sunday in Boulder, Colo. Eduardo Andre had 12 points before fouling out and Jonathan Powell contributed 10 points for West Virginia.

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / January 2

Oklahoma State Set to Face Former Cowboy in Big 12 Battle

Oklahoma State will be facing a familiar foe on Saturday, and it needs to slow its former star. Over the offseason, OSU made numerous changes following its disappointing 12-20 campaign.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 17, 2024

10 notable men's college basketball players in transfer portal

Here are 10 notable men's college basketball players looking for new destinations.

Ignite forward entering 2024 NBA Draft

Alabama G to test NBA Draft waters

Report reveals why Ohio State can't hire this program legend

UConn's Dan Hurley gets completely honest on making NBA jump in future

After a year away, Hanna Cavinder heading back to college hoops, Miami

College Basketball News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / March 18, 2024

OSU Basketball: Cowboys' Leading Scorer Javon Small to Enter Transfer Portal

Oklahoma State’s leading scorer is looking for a new home. Following the Cowboys’ firing of head coach Mike Boynton, guard Javon Small is entering the transfer portal.