Jesse Edwards Has Made His Decision

Morgantown, West Virginia - The West Virginia Mountaineers have officially landed one of the top players in the transfer portal! Jesse Edwards, a 6'11 center from Syracuse, is a five star transfer and the #5 overall player in the transfer portal. Edwards averaged 14.5 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per game for the Orange last season. He also shot 59.2% from the floor and 72.9% from the free throw line. Edwards entered the transfer portal on Tuesday, set up his first (and only) visit to West Virginia, visited Morgantown and has now committed to play for the Mountaineers! https://twitter.com/voicemorgantown/status/1647636597125390338?s=46&t=USDKe35TLtcCPitgUlQ1PA https://twitter.com/voicemorgantown/status/1647633856520912901?s=46&t=USDKe35TLtcCPitgUlQ1PA https://twitter.com/jonrothstein/status/1647634299812732930?s=46&t=USDKe35TLtcCPitgUlQ1PA      

OFFICIAL: Colorado to Join Big 12 in 2024

Colorado is officially set to join the Big 12 in 2024.  Boulder, CO - Moments ago, the University of Colorado officially announced their intentions to rejoin the Big 12 following meetings Thursday afternoon. https://twitter.com/cubuffs/status/1684675365728628736?s=46&t=cXIQ4JQG-pp-P6qrRwLwjw The school’s board of regents voted unanimously in favor of the move. They will officially begin competing in the league during the 2024-25 academic year. (Photo by University of Colorado)   

The Pride of West Virginia Has Been Selected for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Pride of West Virginia received some exciting news before the Backyard Brawl. Morgantown, WV - Prior to the Backyard Brawl last night, The Pride of West Virginia received incredible news for 2024. Macy’s announced that the Mountaineer Marching Band has been selected to perform in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. https://twitter.com/westvirginiau/status/1703218785543438462?s=46&t=cXIQ4JQG-pp-P6qrRwLwjw For a university that has been through a plethora of turmoil lately, this is certainly an encouragement achievement for the program! (Photo via West Virginia University)