Mike Asti

1 week ago | wvsportsnow.com | Mike Asti

Stop me if you’ve heard this before. Tony Gibson thinks WVU should play Marshall. And not only that, he’s made it his mission to force the issue. Gibson recently doubled down on his campaign during a one-on-one interview with the Charleston-Gazette Mail. “I want to play them. I think it be great for our state, our two universities and keep the money in state,” said Gibson. But no matter how many times Gibson brings up this up, West Virginia should just ignore him.

1 week ago | wvsportsnow.com | Mike Asti

WVU basketball head coach Ross Hodge believes DJ (DeAndre) Thomas is ready for the Big 12, making him officially the latest addition to the Mountaineers. West Virginia announced the signing of Thomas on Wednesday, locking up the Texas high school star. “We are excited to have DJ join our Mountaineer basketball program,” Hodge said. “DJ played for one of the best high school programs in the country. He has experienced winning at a very high level and has incredible character.

1 week ago | wvsportsnow.com | Mike Asti

Just four months after signing with the WVU football program, offensive lineman Gavin Crawford is in the transfer portal. WV Sports Now can confirm Crawford entered the portal on Wednesday. EerSports was first with the news. Crawford’s exit comes after signing with West Virginia in December out of Good Counsel High School out of Olney, Maryland. Listed at 6-foot-3, 330 points, Crawford was considered a three-star recruit out of high school.

1 week ago | wvsportsnow.com | Mike Asti

After alluding to moving to an ACC school while saying goodbye to West Virginia, former WVU assistant coach Nelson Hernandez has officially been announced as a member of the Virginia Tech staff. Nelson will serve as Virginia Tech’s general manager after being the director of player personnel and recruiting for the Mountaineers last season. Hernandez now joins fellow former WVU assistant Chester Frazier with the Hokies.

1 week ago | wvsportsnow.com | Mike Asti

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