http://www.yardbarker.com/content/team/817 Recent articles about the West Virginia Mountaineers en-us Monday is the last day for college players without an agent to decide if they want to enter the NBA draft, or stay another year in college. Kansas guard Mario Chalmers and West Virginia star Joe Alexander both made the decision to skip their final year of college basketball. Chalmers was the Most Outstanding Player of the 2008 Final Four. Alexander led West Virginia in rebounding and scoring, and he also made the all-Big East first team. Entering the draft has a lot to do with timing. It seems that Chalmers felt his stock was high after his NCAA tournament play. Also, Alexander had an outstanding year for the Mountaineers. What do you think? Should they have stayed or did they make the right decision? Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:24:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/278567 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/278567 As West Virginia's star forward Joe Alexander debates whether to enter the NBA draft, the Mountaineers have decided to add some insurance, landing the top unsigned prospect available, Devin Ebanks. Ebanks, the 13th best player in the country according to Scout.com, had signed with Indiana but withdrew after former coach Kelvin Sampson was let go. West Virginia coach Bob Huggins, who just was signed to an 11-year contract with the Mountaineers, had a lot to do with Ebanks' decision: "I really respect Coach (Bob) Huggins and I trust what he's saying," Ebanks told FOXSports.com. "I also feel like I can make an impact quickly at West Virginia." Sun, 18 May 2008 12:13:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/268277 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/268277 West Virginia coach Bob Huggins was the victim of a crash landing at the Charlotte airport on Thursday. While checking his cell phone, he tripped over a cone & hit his head on the tarmac. Fri, 09 May 2008 03:37:53 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265108 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/265108 Bob Huggins, who recently signed an 11-year contract to coach for West Virginia basketball, was taken to the hospital after tripping on an airport tarmac and hitting his head on the pavement on Thursday in Charlotte, North Carolina. Huggins was checking his cell phone messages when he tripped over a cone on the tarmac and tumbled. Yet another lesson to people more in tune with their cell phones than the world around them. Thu, 08 May 2008 17:00:31 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/264948 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/264948 West Virginia signed basketball coach Bob Huggins to a new contract this week, which will pay him around $1.5 million per year for the next 10 plus years. The stipulation however, is that Huggins can be fired for drug abuse or intoxication, a problem that Huggins has dealt with in the past and a huge reason why he left Cincinnati. I totally agree with this and think it should be included in everybody's contract because these are role models for young impressionable college kids. They have a responsibility to be upstanding citizens for their team. Tue, 06 May 2008 16:34:31 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/264024 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/264024 West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins has only coached the Mountaineers this season, leading them to the third round of the NCAA Tournament. Apparently, that was enough to receive an 11-year contract that will pay him $1.5 million a year and keep him coaching at his alma mater until he's 65 years old. Sat, 03 May 2008 00:42:18 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/263021 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/263021 Sean Mosley and team Baltimore crushed the U.S. competition on Sunday to win the Charm City Challenge. Now, Maryland fans can see the Maryland Gatorade POY for themselves when he plays in the Capital City Classic this upcoming Sunday. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:29:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/231606 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/231606 I say no. Here is why after this season he'll be better known as a senior. You don't want to be in a draft between Beasley, Love, Mayo, and the Memphis three. He might not be a top 10 pick this year but if he can go on a tear next year he possibly could be a top 7 pick. He shows great athetism, focus, and now determination. So Joe don't go. It is not like you had a bad year and declared like Steve Slaton who won't be a first day pick. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 10:37:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/223264 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/223264 Great stills of B.J. Raymond in Xavier's win over West Virginia last night. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:27:21 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/222395 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/222395 After two rounds of tournament play, much can be said about some of the potential top NBA prospects. FIO and TalkHoops.net writer Zach Harper takes a look at those players whose draft stock is on the rise, and those players who have been hurt by their lackluster play. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:25:37 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/222394 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/222394 Which teams will win tonight in the East and West regions? Which teams would you select against the spread? Click on each team to visit their home page and view their latest information from the local newspapers and bloggers. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:48:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/220690 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/220690 The folks over at produnkhoops.com might have had a little too much time on their hands this time. They broke down which 16 mascots still in the NCAA Tournament would advance to the "Elite 8"....if they dueled in a cage match. The article comes complete with pictures and "cool facts" about the mascots, as well as a detailed breakdown of why each mascot would win. Stanford Tree was never meant to take such abuse... Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:18:31 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/220415 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/220415 The Sweet 16 kicks off tonight! Whether you are an NCAA nut or have never watched a game, there is a good chance you are playing a bracket. Everyone loves to brag about their bracket science and I am no different. Currently I am tied for first in my pool which is from a lot of luck. Where do you rank? Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:36:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/220101 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/220101 According to K1, that the real victim of last year's nose incident with Tyler Hansbrough was Gerald Henderson. Hmmm. In thier loss to WVU, G-Hen, once again quite innocently, made contact with an opposing player only to get flattened in return. Some Duke Haters claim it's a flop, but we don't think so... Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:16:53 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/220093 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/220093 After two exciting and entertaining rounds of the 2008 NCAA Tournament, FIO staff writer Dan Mesday releases his picks for the Sweet 16. Included, find Mesday's personal bracket, as well as some interesting commentary on each match-up. Also, find a recap of last weekend and why everyone should have tons of respect for Davidson's Stephen Curry. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:15:51 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/218988 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/218988