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Try to reconcile the player list above, and Katz' earlier prediction that WVU will finish dead last in the Big 12 this season.
https://mountaineersports.com/bob-huggins-locks-horns-with-andy-katz/
https://mountaineersports.com/bob-huggins-locks-horns-with-andy-katz/
Perhaps Katz is confused between football / basketball.
Brad Smith, Big 12 AP, SB Nation, Athlon Sports, CBS Sports, SI, Big 12 coaches... on and on and on do not pick WVU last. They have been picked anywhere from 4th to 7th.
Katz should stick to Big 10.
CBS
7 W. Virginia
Bob Huggins is in the midst of a rebuild after losing his top three scorers, but between rising sophomore Derek Culver and freshman Oscar Tshiebwe, he's got the front court many within the league should envy. Now he just needs to bubble-wrap them. Last season's 15-win campaign was marred by injuries, leading to the program's worst season since 2012-13. If healthy, Huggins' Mountaineers are a mortal lock to rebound back to the mean as a top-five team in the conference. Look for Junior College All-American transfer Sean McNeil to play a big role in that regression.
Athlon
7. West Virginia is often disrespected in national polls and preseason rankings, this low ranking seems to show a particular lack of consideration for the roster changes and the fact that West Virginia is led by one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history.
Sports Illustrated
7. West Virginia
Expect a welcome return to Press Virginia in Morgantown this season. Bob Huggins now has the necessary length and depth to initiate his signature scheme, headlined by 6’10” sophomore Derek Culver. West Virginia will punish teams on the offensive glass and wreak havoc with turnovers. Huggins will be back in his natural habitat. The Mountaineers’ defensive prowess should mask their offensive efficiency issues, especially if sophomore Jordan McCabe struggles to become a reliable point guard.
https://www.cbssports.com/college-b...ue-even-after-streak-of-14-titles-is-snapped/
https://www.si.com/college/2019/10/21/big-12-basketball-rankings-predictions
5. West Virginia
Big 12 Coaches
The Mountaineers appeared to find something late last season, shedding the year-long distractions to land two of their four Big 12 victories in the final four regular season games, then defeating two NCAA Tournament teams at the Big 12 Tournament. Four of the five starters from that mini-run are back, with Emmitt Matthews showing his potential with 28 points in the upset win over Texas Tech and Derek Culver looking like one of the Big 12’s top young big men. The Mountaineers have another one of those now, thanks to the addition of the league’s top-ranked recruit in Oscar Tshiebwe. Watch out for junior college transfer Tajzmel Sherman, who could provide scoring to a backcourt that needs it.
Brad Smith, Big 12 AP, SB Nation, Athlon Sports, CBS Sports, SI, Big 12 coaches... on and on and on do not pick WVU last. They have been picked anywhere from 4th to 7th.
Katz should stick to Big 10.
CBS
7 W. Virginia
Bob Huggins is in the midst of a rebuild after losing his top three scorers, but between rising sophomore Derek Culver and freshman Oscar Tshiebwe, he's got the front court many within the league should envy. Now he just needs to bubble-wrap them. Last season's 15-win campaign was marred by injuries, leading to the program's worst season since 2012-13. If healthy, Huggins' Mountaineers are a mortal lock to rebound back to the mean as a top-five team in the conference. Look for Junior College All-American transfer Sean McNeil to play a big role in that regression.
Athlon
7. West Virginia is often disrespected in national polls and preseason rankings, this low ranking seems to show a particular lack of consideration for the roster changes and the fact that West Virginia is led by one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history.
Sports Illustrated
7. West Virginia
Expect a welcome return to Press Virginia in Morgantown this season. Bob Huggins now has the necessary length and depth to initiate his signature scheme, headlined by 6’10” sophomore Derek Culver. West Virginia will punish teams on the offensive glass and wreak havoc with turnovers. Huggins will be back in his natural habitat. The Mountaineers’ defensive prowess should mask their offensive efficiency issues, especially if sophomore Jordan McCabe struggles to become a reliable point guard.
https://www.cbssports.com/college-b...ue-even-after-streak-of-14-titles-is-snapped/
https://www.si.com/college/2019/10/21/big-12-basketball-rankings-predictions
5. West Virginia
Big 12 Coaches
The Mountaineers appeared to find something late last season, shedding the year-long distractions to land two of their four Big 12 victories in the final four regular season games, then defeating two NCAA Tournament teams at the Big 12 Tournament. Four of the five starters from that mini-run are back, with Emmitt Matthews showing his potential with 28 points in the upset win over Texas Tech and Derek Culver looking like one of the Big 12’s top young big men. The Mountaineers have another one of those now, thanks to the addition of the league’s top-ranked recruit in Oscar Tshiebwe. Watch out for junior college transfer Tajzmel Sherman, who could provide scoring to a backcourt that needs it.
Looks like the little lady Katz did the ole spin move backwards...
After he made the prediction he backtracked a little and left himself some outs. He said he can’t imagine a Bob Huggins team finishing dead last.
“West Virginia. I’m sorry. I can’t see Bob Huggins finishing at the bottom. I had to pick someone down there. But Huggs has a chance to elevate this squad.”
Pick a side, Andy.
None other than Bob Huggins himself caught this preview of the Big 12. He delivered a reply as only he can.
Bob Huggins Takes on Andy Katz
“And Andy you are paid to be an expert….yikes #overpaid #weshallsee”
Coach Huggs even threw in the old self retweet to add emphasis. A savvy, veteran move.
As mad as Huggins is about everything you still need someone who represents Huggins on the court.
Carter was like that. No one on WVU was last year.
WVUs problems started at PG.
Dribble penetration. Teams were playing 5 on 4 because McCabe couldn't defend his position to at least an average level.
Someone has to be that pitbull like Huggins out there.
Carter was like that. No one on WVU was last year.
WVUs problems started at PG.
Dribble penetration. Teams were playing 5 on 4 because McCabe couldn't defend his position to at least an average level.
Someone has to be that pitbull like Huggins out there.
You are counting on players who never played major college basketball to step in early.
Your expectations are a little too much.
McBride and Sherman might eventually be solid players but to think they will in November is a stretch.
Regarding JC
Monty Williams believes in him. Williams is a defensive coach.in the NBA.
That came from being Bob Huggins on the floor for WVU
Your expectations are a little too much.
McBride and Sherman might eventually be solid players but to think they will in November is a stretch.
Regarding JC
Monty Williams believes in him. Williams is a defensive coach.in the NBA.
That came from being Bob Huggins on the floor for WVU
I know, right? Crazy to think anyone would depend on guys that never played major college basketball to lead a team to a successful season. It’s almost as if they are saying there are one and done players or something, and we all know that never happens anywhere.
These aren't one and done players.
Those players usually are drafted based on potential instead of impact on the college game.
Very few of them step onto the floor in November at the level they end the season at.
By March WVU could be the team many of you think it could be.
But November and December will determine how great of a season it will be.
Especially the tournament in Cancun.
Both Wichita State and South Carolina are solid teams.
Never said WVU wasn't going to be any good.
Point is WVU needs to come together early and not lose these OOC games.
I expect 8-10 wins in the Big 12 for WV.
But an 8-10 record in the Big 12 will get you in if you don't lose OOC.
You can count maybe 3 probable losses already.
That is cutting it close and without seeing the team on the floor I think NIT/First 4.
Point is WVU needs to come together early and not lose these OOC games.
I expect 8-10 wins in the Big 12 for WV.
But an 8-10 record in the Big 12 will get you in if you don't lose OOC.
You can count maybe 3 probable losses already.
That is cutting it close and without seeing the team on the floor I think NIT/First 4.
You are until you prove differently.
WVU had a chance against Oklahoma State to get out of that position and blew it.
That Oklahoma State game to finish the season shows me a lot of what you were last year.
But they have a chance to prove themselves to be a team capable of competiting at a high level in the Big 12 this year.
Until then you are what your record says you are.
Since we haven't played a game your record says you are a 4-14 team in the Big 12.
WVU had a chance against Oklahoma State to get out of that position and blew it.
That Oklahoma State game to finish the season shows me a lot of what you were last year.
But they have a chance to prove themselves to be a team capable of competiting at a high level in the Big 12 this year.
Until then you are what your record says you are.
Since we haven't played a game your record says you are a 4-14 team in the Big 12.