WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS NEWS

Sean McNeil - Plays all 40 minutes in return McNeil (back) ended with 16 points (5-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT) and three rebounds over 40 minutes during Wednesday's 56-53 win over UConn.

Impact If McNeil's back was bothering him, coach Bob Huggins certainly did not care as he played the veteran all 40 minutes. McNeil and Taz Sherman scored 39 of the team's 56 points on Wednesday. Both players should continue to play huge minutes and have the green light to shoot whenever they please as long as they stay healthy this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sherman, West Virginia outlast No. 15 UConn 56-53 MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Taz Sherman scored 23 points and West Virginia held on for a 56-53 victory over No. 15 UConn on Wednesday night.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Sherman scores 23, West Virginia beats No. 15 UConn 56-53

Taz Sherman scored 23 points and West Virginia held on for a 56-53 victory over No. 15 UConn

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

UConn vs West Virginia Prediction, Odds, Spread, Line & Over/Under for Dec. 8 College Basketball Game UConn vs West Virginia Basketball Game Info No. 15 UConn Huskies (8-1, 0-0 Away) vs. West Virginia Mountaineers (7-1, 5-0 Home) Date: Wednes...

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Kobe Johnson - Back to bench Johnson will come off the bench in Wednesday's game against UConn.

Impact Johnson got his first career start in last week's game against Radford with Sean McNeil out with a back issue. With McNeil back in the fold, Johnson will come off the bench and hope to provide a spark against the Huskies.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sean McNeil - Will start Wednesday McNeil (back) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against UConn.

Impact McNeil was expected to play in this one after not being able to suit up last week due to a back issue. He will provide some much needed scoring to a team that can be too dependent at times on Taz Sherman.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sean McNeil - Expected to go Wednesday McNeil (back) is expected to play in Wednesday's game against UConn, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.

Impact McNeil was considered to be a game-time decision, but he is feeling good and barring any setback should be able to contribute against the Huskies. McNeil does a great job of spreading the court when he's int he game.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sean McNeil - Game-time call Wednesday McNeil (back) is a game-time decision Wednesday against Connecticut, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact A lower back injury kept McNeil out of the Mountaineers' most recent game but there is a chance MecNeil returns to action Wednesday. McNeil, who has made seven starts this season, will have his status determined closer to tip-off against the Huskies.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sherman, WVU host No. 15 UConn

Two senior guards will be on display as R.J. Cole and No. 15 UConn will battle Taz Sherman and West Virginia

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Through hard work, Pauly Paulicap has made a good impression on West Virginia coaches MORGANTOWN -- It is rare that Bob Huggins has ever asked for a response about one of his own players from the media. Rare enough at West […]

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • DOMINIONPOST.COM

Kobe Johnson - Gets first career start on Saturday Johnson closed with two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and two steals in 19 minutes during Saturday's 67-51 victory over Radford.

Impact Johnson got his first start of the season against Radford. He didn't do a lot in terms of production in 19 minutes, but nobody on the Mountaineers really did outside of Taz Sherman. Coach Bob Huggins has to be looking for more consistent production across the board outside of Sherman, so the freshman may continue to get an increase in minutes heading into conference play.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Cottrell - Gets eighth straight start to begin season Cottrell totaled four points (2-4 FG) and three rebounds over 15 minutes during Saturday's 67-51 victory over Radford.

Impact Cottrell has now started all eight games this season for coach Bob Huggins. He is averaging 5.0 points and 2.9 rebounds in 15.4 minutes per contest. West Virginia has been pretty limited this season in terms of consistent production outside of Taz Sherman.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Taz Sherman - Carries offense in win Sherman supplied 27 points (9-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, two assists and four steals in 28 minutes during Saturday's 67-51 victory over Radford.

Impact Sherman was the only Mountaineer to score in double figures in this contest. It was his third game of scoring at least 27 points already this season. His averages now sit at 21.0 points, 3.3 assists, 2.9 rebounds, 1.9 steals, and 1.8 three-pointers per contest. This season could put Sherman in the discussion of best players coach Bob Huggins has ever had.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

James Okonkwo - Makes season debut Okonkwo (foot) finished Saturday's 67-51 win over Radford with two points (1-2 FG) and two rebounds in five minutes.

Impact Okonkwo was not long ago facing the possibility of a redshirt due to a foot injury, but he was able to make his debut Saturday. The freshman forward was efficient despite limited minutes, and could get a chance to see his role grow, given his health.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sherman scores 27 as West Virginia tops Radford 67-51

Taz Sherman poured in 27 points — one short of his career best — and West Virginia breezed to a 67-51 victory over Radford

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Georgetown advances to the College Cup with shootout win over West Virginia The Hoyas defeated the Mountaineers, 4-1 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw, in the NCAA tournament quarterfinals.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Sean McNeil - Won't play Saturday McNeil will miss Saturday's game against Radford due to a lower back injury and is considered day-to-day.

Impact McNeil's absence will leave the Mountaineers without a consistent double-digit scorer, with McNeil having collected 10 or more in all but one game thus far. His next opportunity to take the floor arrives Wednesday against UConn.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

WVU squares off against Radford

Radford and West Virginia both look to put winning streaks together

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

COLUMN: Sean McNeil reflects on decision to leave Bellarmine By his own admission, Sean McNeil had this game against Bellarmine circled for quite some time on his calendar. By the end of West Virginia’...

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • DOMINIONPOST.COM

Malik Curry - Contributes across board in win Curry racked up nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 74-55 win over Bellarmine.

Impact Curry had a solid all around showing in this rout. He is now averaging 8.4 points and 1.6 steals in 18.3 minutes per contest. Curry has yet to start a game this season after starting every game in two years with Old Dominion. WVU will take on Radford on Saturday.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Bridges - Nears double-double in win Bridges totaled eight points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt), nine rebounds, two assists and one block across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 74-55 victory over Bellarmine.

Impact Bridges set a season high with nine rebounds. The sophomore is now averaging 9.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, and 1.1 three-pointers per contest. Bridges has been arguably West Virginia's third most consistent player behind Taz Sherman and Sean McNeil.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sean McNeil - Scores 14 in victory McNeil totaled 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound and two assists across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 74-55 win over Bellarmine.

Impact McNeil bounced back from a 2-for-11 shooting night against Eastern Kentucky last week. The junior is now averaging 12.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.9 three-pointers per contest. McNeil and Taz Sherman should continue to be counted upon to do a lot of the scoring this season for West Virginia.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Taz Sherman - Game-high 18 points in win Sherman amassed 18 points (7-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 74-55 victory over Bellarmine.

Impact Sherman led all scorers once again in this contest. He has taken the leap as a junior to become one of the best scorers in the country. Sherman is now averaging 20.1 points, 3.4 assists, 1.7 three-pointers, and 1.6 steals per contest. West Virginia will face Radford on Saturday.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sherman scores 18 as West Virginia tops Bellarmine 74-55

Taz Sherman scored 18 points and West Virginia pulled away in the second half to beat Bellarmine 74-55

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

OU looks to knock off No. 14 Florida

No. 14 Florida looks to give Oklahoma its fifth straight loss to ranked opponents

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS