Mountaineers
MountaineersNCAAB West Virginia Mountaineers
General Information
Conference: Big 12
NCAA Division: Division I
City: Morgantown, West Virginia
Stadium: WVU Coliseum
Championships
- National Championships: None
- Conference Titles: 15
- NCAA Tournaments: 30
Past Conferences:
- Southern Conference
- A10
- Big East
- Eastern Intercollegiate Conference.
West Virginia Mountaineers Standings & Analysis
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All-Time West Virginia Mountaineers Stats & Records
Points Scored
- Jerry West: 2,309
- Hot Rod Hundley: 2,180
- Da’Sean Butler: 2,095
- Wil Robinson: 1,850
- Kevin Jones: 1,822
Rebounds
- Jerry West: 1,240
- Â Lloyd Sharrar: 1,178
- Â Warren Baker: 1,070
- Â Kevin Jones: 1,048
- Â Willie Bergines: 1,025
Assists
- Â Steve Berger: 574
- Â Jevon Carter: 559
- Â Marsalis Basey: 514
- Â Ron Williams: 504
- Â Mike Boyd: 471
Overview of the West Virginia Standings
Last-Season Standings
The 2021-22 West Virginia Mountaineers basketball team had a decent season, finishing with a 19-10 overall record and a 11-6 record in Big 12 play, which earned them a fourth-place finish in the conference. They lost in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament to Oklahoma State.
Despite the team’s modest overall performance, there were standout players on the roster. Guards Sean McNeil and Miles McBride were the team’s leading scorers, averaging 15.7 and 15.3 points per game, respectively. McNeil was particularly effective from three-point range, shooting 42.7% from beyond the arc. Forward Derek Culver was also a key contributor, averaging 14.3 points and 9.4 rebounds per game.
Throughout the NCAAB season, the Mountaineers faced tough competition, including several ranked opponents in the Big 12. Despite some close losses, the team showed resilience and consistency, finishing with a winning record and earning a spot in the NCAA tournament. While they were eliminated in the second round by Syracuse, the Mountaineers can take pride in their strong effort throughout the 2021-22 season.
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Look for any key players or injuries that could affect the team’s performance.
For example, in the 2022 season, forward Derek Culver was a top player for the Mountaineers, averaging 15.1 points and 9.8 rebounds per game, but he missed a game due to a suspension.
Look at their record against the spread and overall record
When giving up fewer than a certain number of points. For example, in the 2022 season, West Virginia had a 13-4 record against the spread and a 15-2 record overall when giving up fewer than 75.6 points.
Consider the team’s scoring average per game:
In the 2022 season, the Mountaineers scored an average of 76.8 points per game, which was 8.6 points more than the average points per game they allowed.
Check the team’s recent performance and look for any streaks or trends.
For example, in the 2022 season, the Mountaineers had a three-game losing streak at one point.
West Virginia Mountaineers Basketball History
Beginning
The Mountaineers began playing basketball in 1903. They played as independents from 1903 until 1932 when they joined the Eastern Intercollegiate Conference. Soon after, they went back to being independent before switching to the Southern Conference in 1950.
Red Brown coached the Mountaineers for four seasons. They finished with four straight winning seasons. In 1952, the Mountaineers won their first SoCon Championship.
Coach Schaus and the NCAA
In 1955, Fred Schaus became head coach. The Mountaineers finished with a 19-11 overall record. Additionally, the Mountaineers earned their first trip to the NCAA Tournament. They went into the college basketball tournament ranked 19th. It was the first time in program history that the Mountaineers were ranked in the top 20. 1956 was even better for the Mountaineers.
They finished with a 21-9 overall record and made the tournament again. They won the SoCon again. During these seasons, the Mountaineers were led by guard Rod Hundley. Hundley ranks second in points in program history.
Additionally, he was a two-time All-American and the 1957 SoCon Player of the Year. Unfortunately for the Mountaineers, they never made it past the first round of the tournament while Hundley was there. Hundley was drafted first overall in the 1957 draft.
NBA legend Jerry West picked up the reins when Hundley left. Schaus and West led the Mountaineers to a 26-2 record in 1957. Additionally, they finished undefeated in the SoCon and won another conference championship.
1959 was perhaps the Mountaineers’ best season in program history. The Mountaineers finished with a 29-5 overall record. They were ranked as high as fourth in the AP Poll. They went on to win the SoCon again and made the tournament yet again. West averaged nearly 27 points per game and 12 rebounds per game. The Mountaineers made it to the championship game before losing to California. It was the first time the Mountaineers made it past the first round of the tournament. Additionally, it remains the Mountaineers lone time getting to the championship game.
The Mountaineers were good yet again in 1960. West averaged 29 points per game and nearly 17 rebounds per game. They finished the season with a 26-5 and they won the conference championship. Unfortunately for the Mountaineers, they lost to New York University.
West went on to get drafted in the first round and second overall by the Minneapolis Lakers. 1960 was also Schaus’s last season.
Head Coach King’s Roller-Coaster Seasons
George King was the head coach for the next five seasons. The Mountaineers compiled a 70-18 overall record through his first three seasons. They won the SoCon in each of the three seasons and made the tournament in each season.
The teams were led by guard Rod Thorn. Thorn was a two-time All-American in 1962-1963. Thorn went on to get drafted second overall in the 1963 draft by the Baltimore Bullets.
The 1963-1964 season was below average for their standards. They finished 18-10 and missed the tournament.
In the 1964-1965 season, the Mountaineers finished with an underwhelming 14-15 overall record. However, they ran the table and won the conference tournament and earned a trip to the NCAA tournament. This would also be King’s last season. He finished his career at West Virginia with a 102-43 overall record.
During the 70s the Mountaineers switched conferences multiple times before joining the Atlantic 10 Conference in 1982.
Gale Catlett was at the helm from 1978-2002. During that span they won five conference championships and made the tournament eight times. 1998 marked their first time making it past the round of 32 since 1963.
The West Virginia Mountaineers were ranked as high as sixth under Catlett. The Mountaineers finished with just two losing seasons under Catlett. Catlett was out after the 2001-2002 season.
John Beilein was next up in 2002 and he coached one of the best basketball teams in school history. The 2005-2006 Mountaineers team was full of talent including four-year starter Johannes Herber, Frank Young, J.D. Collins and Mike Gansey. They made it to the Sweet Sixteen and lost to Texas 74-71.
The Mountaineers finished with at least 20 wins from 2006-2010.
Extra-Special Season With Coach Huggins
Gale Catlett was at the helm from 1978-2002. During that span they won five conference championships and made the tournament eight times. 1998 marked their first time making it past the round of 32 since 1963. The Mountaineers were ranked as high as sixth under Catlett. The Mountaineers finished with just two losing seasons under Catlett. Catlett was out after the 2001-2002 season.
John Beilein was next up in 2002 and he coached one of the best teams in school history. The 2005-2006 Mountaineers team was full of talent including four-year starter Johannes Herber, Frank Young, J.D. Collins and Mike Gansey. They made it to the Sweet Sixteen and lost to Texas 74-71.
The Mountaineers finished with at least 20 wins from 2006-2010.
Bob Huggins has been head coach of the Mountaineers since 2007. The 2009-2010 season was especially special. They finished with a 31-7 overall record and punched their ticket to the tournament. The Mountaineers made it to the Final Four before falling to Duke.
Huggins currently has a 336-191 overall record at West Virginia, a conference title and they’ve made the tournament 10 times. They’ve finished with a winning record 12 times during his tenure.
