JANUARY 1, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS 3-1 · 13TH IN BIG 12
3-1 · 13TH IN BIG 12
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Live Updates: No. 17 Texas 8, West Virginia 8 — First Half The Longhorns and Mountaineers meet on New Year's Day at the Erwin Center to open Big 12 play
Pauly Paulicap - Joins starting lineup Paulicap is starting Saturday's game against Texas.
Impact Paulicap will make his first start of the season since Taz Sherman, Kobe Johnson and Gabe Osabuohien are all sidelined due to COVID-19 protocols. He's averaging 3.7 points and 3.5 rebounds in 10.5 minutes per game this season but should see increased work against the Longhorns.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kobe Johnson - Ruled out Saturday Johnson has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Texas due to COVID-19 protocols.
Impact The Mountaineers didn't reveal whether Johnson tested positive for COVID-19 or whether he's considered a close contact, but he'll be unable to suit up against Texas. Since Taz Sherman (COVID-19 protocols) is also sidelined, Jalen Bridges and Jamel King could see increased usage Saturday.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Taz Sherman - Unavailable Saturday Sherman has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Texas due to COVID-19 protocols.
Impact Sherman leads the Mountaineers with 20.9 points per game this season, but he'll be forced to miss at least one contest due to COVID-19 protocols. It's not clear whether he's tested positive for the virus, but Jalen Bridges and Jamel King should see increased roles with Sherman and Kobe Johnson (COVID-19 protocols) sidelined Saturday.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gabe Osabuohien - Won't play Saturday Osabuohien has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Texas due to COVID-19 protocols.
Impact It's not yet clear whether Osabuohien tested positive for the virus or whether he's considered a close contact, but he'll be one of several players unavailable for West Virginia on Saturday. Pauly Paulicap and Taj Thweatt could see a slight uptick in playing time against the Longhorns.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
WVU, No. 17 Texas start Big 12 play
West Virginia visits No. 17 Texas as conference play starts for both teamsDECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pauly Paulicap - Plays nine minutes in rout Paulicap produced six points (2-6 FG, 2-2 FT) and four rebounds over nine minutes during Wednesday's 82-52 win over Youngstown State.
Impact Paulicap is averaging 3.7 points and 3.5 rebounds in 10.5 minutes per game this season. He is used mostly at center to spell starter Isaiah Cottrell. West Virginia will be off until Jan. 1 against Texas.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sean McNeil - Leads all scorers Wednesday McNeil closed Wednesday's 82-52 victory over Youngstown State with 23 points (8-9 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT) in 29 minutes.
Impact McNeil's 23 points led all scorers in the game Wednesday and also set a season high. The junior is now averaging 14.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.9 three-pointers per contest this season. McNeil has an important role alongside Taz Sherman as the primary scorers for a team looking to make a move once Big 12 play starts.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Bridges - Nears double-double in win Bridges recorded nine points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 82-52 victory over Youngstown State.
Impact Bridges had one of his better games of the season in this one. The junior is now averaging 7.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.0 three-pointers in 25.0 minutes per game this season. He will hope to give WVU a boost when Big 12 play starts on Jan. 1 against Texas.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Malik Curry - Tallies 12 Wednesday Curry chipped in 12 points (4-6 FG, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 18 minutes during Wednesday's 82-52 victory over Youngstown State.
Impact Curry's 12 points marked just the third time all season he has finished in double figures in the scoring column, and it didn't hurt that he matched his season-high for rebounds and posted a new season-high total for assists either. That being said, the blowout nature of the game likely factored into his extra production, so it's quite possible his playing time will be scaled back a bit when Big 12 play starts following the holidays.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
McNeil gets hot, sparks West Virginia past Penguins 82-52
Sean McNeil hit four 3-pointers in five minutes, two in a 14-0 run when he scored the last eight points, and West Virginia raced past Youngstown State in the second half for an 82-...DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Malik Curry - Warming up with team Curry (ankle) was spotted warming up ahead of Wednesday's game against Youngstown State, Blue Gold News reports.
Impact Curry was helped to the locker room with an ankle injury in last week's game against UAB. He appears to be moving all right in warmups, so it looks like he will give it a go in the team's final game before conference play.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
WVU plays host to Youngstown St.
Youngstown State and West Virginia both look to put winning streaks togetherDECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kedrian Johnson - Gets to line eight times in win Johnson chipped in nine points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), one rebound, four assists, one block and two steals across 26 minutes during Saturday's 65-59 win over UAB.
Impact Johnson's nine points tied a season high. He only made one field goal, but was able to get to the free throw line eight times. Johnson has started all 11 games this season. Coach Bob Huggins loves his defense on the wing and because of it he will likely continue to player 20+ minutes per night.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Taz Sherman - Goes for 17 points in win over UAB Sherman chipped in 17 points (5-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT) and three rebounds over 34 minutes during Saturday's 65-59 win over UAB.
Impact It wasn't Sherman's best shooting game of the season, but it was enough to lead his team to the win. The junior is now averaging 21.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.9 three-pointers, and 1.5 steals per contest this season. Sherman will look to go off against Youngstown State on Wednesday.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sherman's big 2nd half rallies W. Virginia past UAB 65-59
Taz Sherman scored 17 points, Kedrian Johnson made four of four free throws in the last 31 seconds and West Virginia rallied past UAB 65-59 at the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Baske...DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Malik Curry - Helped to locker room Curry required assistance to leave to the locker room during Saturday's game against UAB, Bob Hertzel of the Times West Virginian reports.
Impact Curry departed with an apparent ankle injury and was unable to walk to the room on his own. Prior to his departure, Curry had racked up two points, two rebounds and an assist early in the contest. Look for more clarity on his situation to surface in the near future.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sherman, WVU visit UAB
Two guards will be on display as Taz Sherman and West Virginia will go up against Jordan Walker and UABDECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sean McNeil - Puts up 19 points in victory McNeil closed Sunday's 63-50 win over Kent State with 19 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 35 minutes.
Impact McNeil and Taz Sherman accounted for 46 of the team's 63 points in Sunday's win. They are among the most productive scoring backcourts in the country. McNeil should have no issue putting up points in upcoming games against UAB and Youngstown State.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Taz Sherman - Drops 27 points in victory Sherman closed with 27 points (9-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-13 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 63-50 win over Kent State.
Impact Sherman was brilliant once again in this one, notching his sixth game scoring at least 20 points in the last eight games. During that stretch he is averaging 22.9 points, 3.3 assists, 3.1 rebounds, 2.0 three-pointers, and 1.5 steals per contest. The junior will look to keep rolling on Saturday against UAB.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sherman, McNeil lead West Virginia over Kent State 63-50
Taz Sherman scored 27 points to lead West Virginia to a 63-50 victory over Kent State on SundayDECEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Carry, Kent State visit WVU
Two senior guards will be on display as Sincere Carry and Kent State will go up against Taz Sherman and West VirginiaDECEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Taz Sherman: West Virginia answered a lot of questions with win over Connecticut MORGANTOWN -- Taz Sherman knew the doubts from those outside of the WVU men’s basketball team on whether or not the Mountaineers could play...
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • DOMINIONPOST.COM
Taz Sherman - Another 20-point outing Sherman amassed 23 points (8-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-7 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 40 minutes during Wednesday's 56-53 win over UConn.
Impact Sherman continues his great season and played all 40 minutes in this win. He and Sean McNeil combined for 39 of the team's 56 points in the contest. Sherman is averaging 21.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.9 three-pointers, and 1.8 steals per contest.
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gabe Osabuohien - Sever rebounds off the bench Osabuohien totaled six points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-8 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 56-53 win over UConn.
Impact Osabuohien has been the top frontcourt option off the bench this season for the Mountaineers. He is averaging 4.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per contest in 16.6 minutes. Osabuohien and starter Isaiah Cottrell play similar minutes most nights.
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
