Cody Nespor

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West Virginia University Basketball Reporter at West Virginia Sports Now

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Mike Randle Latest Coach to Follow Ross Hodge to WVU

12 hours ago | wvsportsnow.com | Cody Nespor

Ross Hodge is bringing another assistant coach from North Texas as WVU announced the hiring of Mike Randle Thursday morning. Randle spent the last two seasons coaching under Hodge at UNT. “Mike is one of the best up-and-coming young coaches in America,” Hodge said in a statement. “He is an elite relationship builder and has made impactful connections nationally.
Joseph Yesufu Gets Right Into Coaching at New School

1 day ago | wvsportsnow.com | Cody Nespor

Former WVU basketball guard Joseph Yesufu is getting right into his next career, joining Campbell as an assistant coach. Jeff Goodman of Field of 68 reported Wednesday evening that new Campbell coach Josh Andrzejek will be brining Joseph Yesufu in as a member of his staff. Yesufu just concluded his college playing career, playing his senior season with the Mountaineers this year. Yesufu, who transferred in from Washington State, appeared in 29 games, averaging 6.4 points and 2.0 rebounds.
Ross Hodge Adds Sean McClurg to WVU Basketball Staff

1 day ago | wvsportsnow.com | Cody Nespor

Ross Hodge has added Sean McClurg to the WVU basketball staff as director of video, scouting and analytics, the program announced Wednesday. McClurg follows Hodge from North Texas, where he spent last season in the same role. McClurg is the third staff member to follow Hodge from UNT, joining assistant coaches Jase Herl and Phil Forte. “Sean brings a great deal of experience and knowledge in the new age of analytics and advanced scouting,” Hodge said in a statement.
Where WVU Basketball Ranks as Transfer Portal Window Closes

2 days ago | wvsportsnow.com | Cody Nespor

New WVU basketball coach Ross Hodge has been busy the last few weeks rebuilding a roster that was left bare when he got to Morgantown. With the transfer portal window closing at midnight on Tuesday, Hodge was able to bring in a seven-man transfer class for his inagual season with the Mountaineers. WVU’s transfer class is ranked 26th in the nation by 247Sports and fifth in the Big 12.
Abraham Oyeadier to Transfer on Final Day of Portal Window

2 days ago | wvsportsnow.com | Cody Nespor

Abraham Oyeadier got in just under the wire, entering the transfer portal on the final day of the window Tuesday. First reported by Keenan Cummings of Rivals, Abraham Oyeadier (6-foot-9) entered the portal on Tuesday and will transfer from WVU. Originally from Accra, Ghana, Oyeadier played high school basketball at the Academy of Sports Science in California before joining the Mountaineers last offseason.
MAC TE Grayson Barnes Commits to West Virginia

5 days ago | wvsportsnow.com | Cody Nespor

WVU football bolstered its tight ends room with a commitment from Northern Illinois transfer Grayson Barnes Saturday morning. Grayson Barnes (6-5, 225) is a converted wide receiver who caught 31 passes for 338 yards and four touchdowns this past season. As a receiver in 2023, Barnes caught 23 passes for 422 yards and five scores. Barnes helped the Huskies to an 8-5 record last season. He caught six passes for 57 yards and a pair of touchdowns in NIU’s Potato Bowl win over Fresno State.
WVU Basketball Picks up St. Bonaventure Guard Chance Moore

1 week ago | wvsportsnow.com | Cody Nespor

WVU basketball picked up a commitment from former St. Bonaventure guard Chance Moore, he announced on social media Thursday evening. Chance Moore (6-6) played just one season at St. Bonaventure after transferring from Missouri State. He started 32 games with the BOnnies, averaging 13.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game. Moore helped St. Bonaventure to a 22-12 record and a berth in the NIT. Moore scored a season-hgih 27 points in the second game of the season against Canisus.
Kedrian Johnson Announces Return to Best Virginia

1 week ago | wvsportsnow.com | Cody Nespor

Best Virginia has its first player, with former WVU Mountaineer Kedrian Johnson committing to play in this summer’s TBT. “I’m in, I’m excited to play in front of our fans again,” Johnson told John Flowers on a recent episode of The Final Fourcast. “That was one of my best feelings being in Morgantown, the fans everynight wether we wrrwe winning or loseing, they showed up to show love.
UNT Guard Jasper Floyd Commits to Join Ross Hodge at West Virginia

1 week ago | wvsportsnow.com | Cody Nespor

North Texas guard Jasper Floyd is the latest player to commit to West Virginia, joining former coach Ross Hodge with the Mountaineers. Floyd, a senior, played for Hodge last season as a member of the Mean Green and announced his transfer to WVU on social media Tuesday afternoon. Jasper Floyd (6-foot-3) started all 36 games for UNT last season and averaged 9.0 points, 3.9 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game. He was a capable shooter, shooting 34.3% from range and 42.2% overall.
WNBA’s Dallas Wings Draft West Virginia’s JJ Quinerly

1 week ago | wvsportsnow.com | Cody Nespor

JJ Quinerly becomes the latest Mountaineer to receive an opportunity to turn pro, as she was drafted with the 27th overall pick by WNBA’s Dallas Wings on Monday night. Welcome to Dallas, @JJQUINERLY11!We have selected JJ Quinerly from West Virginia University 27th overall. pic.twitter.com/NSVzOmUfb6— Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) April 15, 2025Quinerly will go down as one of the greatest players in WVU women’s basketball history.