Once again, West Virginia’s men’s basketball team finds itself in the position of searching for a new head coach. This marks the third offseason in a row they’ve done so. Darian DeVries, who stepped into the role for the Mountaineers on March 24, 2024, is poised to move on to Indiana after just a single season in the Big 12. He took over the reins from Josh Eilert, who only served as interim coach for a year following Bob Huggins’ sudden departure in 2023 after a 16-season tenure.
As they embark on the hunt for a new leader, the Mountaineers are hardly alone; several teams are also in hot pursuit of fresh coaching talent. West Virginia is well-practiced in the art of narrowing down potential candidates. The process involves a meticulous routine of conducting interviews, carefully evaluating each contender, and finally, making a decisive selection. Once more, we have been diving deep into discussions around campus and within the basketball community to gather insights, seek advice, and compile a list of viable candidates. What you see now is our most informed prediction of the names athletic director Wren Baker might be considering. We’ve restructured our categories to mirror current trends, placing the names in alphabetical order. Keep an eye on this space as we continue to refine and update our insights throughout the search. This latest update tweaks the lineup, eliminates some prospects, and sheds light on WVU’s ongoing processes.
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