West Virginia basketball coaching search 2025: Candidates, hot board, news, names to watch from WVU experts

West Virginia governor calls for investigation over NCAA Tournament snub: 'Robbery at the highest levels'

West Virginia's political leadership says it wants answers and transparency after WVU missed the tourney

CBS Sports - Mar. 17

Transfer portal opens as search continues

WVU is still in search of their next head coach but now with the backdrop of the transfer portal window opening.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

H.S. BASKETBALL: Two local boys teams name new head coaches

New lead man at Pine Grove Pine Grove is officially moving its boys basketball team into a new phase with the naming of John Rizzo as the next head coach. He replaces Jordan Lehman who went 7-15 ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Initial Iowa basketball head coach candidates list

Fran McCaffery is out as Iowa head men's basketball coach. Who is next? Check out an initial list of potential head coach candidates.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Reacting to West Virginia being left OUT of the NCAA Tournament

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Hill a massive addition for West Virginia in the 2027 cycle

West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez made it clear that Western Pennsylvania will be a priority area in recruiting.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Rick Barnes almost became the UCLA coach. He's still with Tennessee: 'I thank God'

Rick Barnes was a leading candidate to be the UCLA coach during the Bruins' 2019 coaching search. He remained with Tennessee basketball.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

West Virginia shockingly left out of NCAA field

WVU was projected into the NCAA Tournament in all 111 brackets on the BracketMatrix. But not the one that matters.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Darian DeVries releases statement following WVU's NCAA Tournament snub

West Virginia head coach Darian DeVries released a statement following his team being left out of the NCAA Tournament field on Sunday. The Mountaineers were the first team out of the NCAA ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Is Kansas' Bill Self actually a candidate for the Texas Longhorns coaching job?

There is increasing chatter about a big name in college basketball coaching taking over the Texas Longhorns job. But is Bill Self's interest real?

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Rapid recap: West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez

West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez addressed the media following the tenth practice of spring football. WVSports.com provides a summary of what was said.--Some good and some bad today. A lot ...

Yahoo Sports - 17h

2026 TE Parker Ord talks West Virginia

Frisco (Tx.) 2026 tight end Parker Ord is still feeling out the West Virginia football program. “I feel very blessed about the West Virginia offer,” he said. Tight ends coach Michael Nysewander ...

Yahoo Sports - 20h

West Virginia will not play in any postseason tournaments

West Virginia will officially not be participating in any postseason tournaments. If that wasn't obvious by their omission from the brackets of the NIT and Crown, it became so when Athletic ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Rich Rodriguez is back at West Virginia and taking stand against player entitlement

Rich Rodriguez is back for his second tenure at West Virginia and has thoughts on player entitlement, and the value of a demanding coach.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

West Virginia claims overall team title at NCAA rifle championships

The West Virginia Mountaineers claimed the 2025 NCAA national rifle championships Saturday. The title is the first for West Virginia since its string of five straight national championships was ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Veteran Preston Fox a welcomed addition in West Virginia WR room

Wide receiver Preston Fox was welcomed back to West Virginia with open arms. Fox has been working with the team since that point and his experience over his career makes him a candidate to ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

West Virginia women's hoops vying for Sweet Sixteen berth against UNC

For the second straight season, West Virginia women's basketball finds themselves on the verge of the Sweet Sixteen

Yahoo Sports - 1d

After a brutal 48 hours for West Virginia basketball—snubbed, then ditched—what's next for the Mountaineers?

It's not as bad as 2007 for West Virginia athletics, but it may feel 'cyclical'

CBS Sports - 5d

No 'BS': What Will Wade said about NC State basketball coaching search

McNeese State coach Will Wade was asked about the N.C. State basketball coaching search on Wednesday ahead of the NCAA Tournament. Here's what Wade said:

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Bucs hire West Virginia assistant coach as offensive assistant

Todd Bowles adds to his staff by taking away from college team as he continues to build up his offensive staff.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

2025 West Virginia hoops signees Odih, MacLean request releases

West Virginia is set to lose two-thirds of the 2025 recruiting class with SoCal Prep guard Kelvin Odih and forward Trent MacLean expected to request their releases.The decisions were announced ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

Tornado outbreak live updates: 40 dead in cross-country storm system

A new tornado watch was issued Sunday for parts of West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

ABC News - Mar. 16

Boys basketball: Montgomery’s Kris Grundy is the Courier News Coach of the Year

Kris Grundy guided Montgomery to the state Group 4 final and has been named Courier News Boys Basketball Coach of the Year

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Indiana hires Darian DeVries: Will replace Mike Woodson after one season as West Virginia's coach

DeVries just wrapped up his first season with West Virginia after a six-year run at Drake

CBS Sports - Mar. 18

Rodney Terry fired: 5 names to watch for Texas men's basketball coach

After firing Rodney Terry following two full seasons, Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte will make his third men's basketball hire in four years.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Virginia vs. Georgia Tech odds, prediction, time: 2025 ACC Tournament picks from proven model

SportsLine's model revealed its college basketball predictions for Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Virginia Cavaliers on Wednesday in a second round 2025 ACC Tournament game

CBS Sports - Mar. 12

West Virginia bans 7 artificial food dyes, citing health concerns

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed a bill into law this week that bans some artificial dyes as well as two preservatives from foods sold statewide.

CBS News - 20h

West Virginia forward Hansberry plans to enter transfer portal

West Virginia sophomore forward Amani Hansberry plans to enter in the transfer portal.The news was first reported by Joe Tipton.Hansberry, 6-foot-8, 240-pounds, spent only one season with West ...

Yahoo Sports - 11h

South Florida plans coaching search after Ben Fletcher served in interim role this season

South Florida will conduct a national search for a new men's basketball coach after Ben Fletcher filled the role on an interim basis this season following the death of Amir Abdur-Rahim. ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Baker at peace with efforts to retain DeVries, focus now on search

West Virginia Athletic Director Wren Baker is at peace with his efforts albeit ultimately unsuccessful to retain previous head coach Darian DeVries. Baker felt that DeVries and his team had laid a ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Supporters of fired Cobb County Basketball coaches pack school board meeting

Thursday evening it was standing room only at the Cobb County School Board meeting.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

West Virginia focused on goals, what's next during break

WVU is currently in the midst of a spring break with students leaving campus which opens up some windows for the staff.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

West Virginia Mountaineers Football: Returning Snap Counts: Offense

WVSports.com provides a breakdown of snap counts for WVU. We look at the returning players on offense.

Yahoo Sports - 18h

College basketball transfer portal, recruiting fallout after Darian DeVries leaves West Virginia for Indiana

Some consequential moves await Darian DeVries after he left West Virginia for Indiana.

CBS Sports - 5d

Oklahoma State baseball vs West Virginia live score updates from Cowboys-Mountaineers

The Oklahoma State baseball team will play host to West Virginia at 1 p.m. Sunday at O'Brate Stadium

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Behind the scenes of Indiana basketball hiring Darian DeVries as new coach

Scott Dolson was tasked with hiring the 31st Indiana basketball coach and named Darian DeVries on Wednesday. But why him, and how was the process so secretive?

Yahoo Sports - 6d

2025 college basketball coaching carousel: 13 mid-major candidates primed for promotion ahead of next season

These coaches should draw plenty of attention as major programs look to fill upcoming vacancies

CBS Sports - Mar. 12

WVU snub 'robbery' at highest level, gov. says

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants his attorney general to investigate and work closely with the NCAA to ensure the men's tournament selection process is transparent and fair.

ESPN - Mar. 18

Report: Former LSU coach Will Wade named men's basketball head coach at NC State

Former LSU basketball coach Will Wade is heading to NC State. The news broke once day before McNeese begins its NCAA Tournament journey.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

West Virginia guard Jonathan Powell entering the transfer portal

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

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