West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball

The program is notable for its consistent presence in postseason tournaments. WVU has made 31 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, reaching the Final Four twice, with the most recent appearance in 2010. Additionally, the team has won 13 conference tournament championships and has claimed two National Invitation Tournament titles, with the 1942 NIT championship recognized by the university as a national title.

Recently, WVU Basketball has been in the news as the current season gets underway. Coverage has included the announcement of the starting lineup for an upcoming game and previews of the team's match against Lafayette. In broader conference news, the Big 12's strong representation in national rankings has been a topic of discussion, though West Virginia itself was not included in the latest AP Top 25 poll. Additional attention has been given to a promising freshman player who has drawn comparisons to a program legend from a former star.