By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Glancing through the West Virginia University men's basketball program notes one will see that Jevon Carter was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. Nathan Adrian joined Carter on the Big 12 All-Defensive squad, Carter's second straight All-Defensive team honor. Tarik Phillip garnered Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year. What you won't find … [Read more...] about “Throwback guys” lead Mountaineers into West Region semi-final
Nathan Adrian
West Virginia rides early run to halftime lead
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Five different players scored during a 15-2 run midway through the first half, and the West Virginia Mountaineers took a 42-33 lead over the Bucknell Bison into the locker room in the first round of the NCAA Tournament's West Region at the Key Bank Center, Thursday. Nathan Adrian broke a 10-10 with a bucket off an inbound play. Dexter … [Read more...] about West Virginia rides early run to halftime lead
Huggins walks line for his players
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- His court side demeanor fetches criticism, but Bob Huggins doesn't care. The people who know him best see a different person, and that's what matters most. "People see me in the workplace, you know," Huggins said during Wednesday's pre-game media session at Key Bank Center. "It's like I told some guy one time, he screamed at me the whole … [Read more...] about Huggins walks line for his players
No. 11 WVU “steals” win from Northern Kentucky
No. 11 WEST VIRGINIA 92 NORTHERN KENTUCKY 61 Senior forward Nathan Adrian highlighted an 11-4 run early in the second half with six points, and West Virginia took a 17-point advantage. The Mountaineers added to their NCAA-leading 150 steals with 17 thefts. Northern Kentucky committed 25 turnovers in the game, 11 more than their average of 14. Northern Kentucky is 214th … [Read more...] about No. 11 WVU “steals” win from Northern Kentucky